squabs

Several chicks, known as squabs, have hatched already.

Birdology Sy Montgomery 2010

When young, and still fed by their parents, they are most preferable for the table, and are called squabs; under six months they are denominated squeakers, and at six months they begin to breed.

The Book of Household Management Isabella Mary 1861

When young, and still fed by their parents, they are most preferable for the table, and are called squabs; under six months they are denominated squeakers, and at six months they begin to breed.

The Book of Household Management Isabella Mary 1861

Nestlings, while fed by cock and hen, are termed squabs, and are, at that age, sold and used for the table.

The Book of Household Management Isabella Mary 1861

Nestlings, while fed by cock and hen, are termed squabs, and are, at that age, sold and used for the table.

The Book of Household Management Isabella Mary 1861

The young doves, called squabs, are covered with down like chickens, but, unlike chickens, the old ones must feed them a week or two before they are able to go about by themselves.

Friends in Feathers and Fur, and Other Neighbors For Young Folks James Johonnot 1855

The final disaster was the spoliation of their nest by a boy, who removed all four of the children, or "squabs" as he called them.

Highways & Byways in Sussex E.V. Lucas

A pair of penguin "squabs" makes an ample dinner for the entire party, nor is it without the accompaniment of vegetables; these being supplied by the tussac-grass, the stalks of which contain a white edible substance, in taste somewhat resembling a hazel-nut, while the young shoots boiled are almost equal to asparagus.

The Land of Fire A Tale of Adventure Mayne Reid 1850

They are fond of live "squabs," which they drag out of their nests at pleasure.

The Hunters' Feast Conversations Around the Camp Fire Mayne Reid 1850

"squabs" the castaways had for their prandial repast.

The Castaways Mayne Reid 1850