RE: Pigeons
If you have an Amish folks close by check with them. They either have some or you may get a kid to catch you some for a couple bucks each. Also you can check at community auctions - they're just kicking off down here in central Illinois and I plan on getting some Saturday (if nobody outbids mewith a stupid outlandish bid). You can also check to see if there are any pigeon racers in your area and try to buy the overstock.