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Where can I get pigeon eggs?

  • 1 of 16: There seem to be lots of pigeons around El Marrow.  But you have to find their nest.
  • 2 of 16: Try the top of the DOD building.
  • 3 of 16: There is a nest inside the large vent to one corner of the roof.
  • 4 of 16: But those pigeons can be really nasty.  You're going to have to get rid of them.
  • 5 of 16: At least scare them off.
  • 6 of 16: These pigeons seem to be afraid of loud noises.
  • 7 of 16: If you were paying close attention, you might have heard another loud noise on the streets of El Marrow.  (And, no, I don't mean Glottis or your car.)
  • 8 of 16: Did you try scaring the balloon artist on the main street?
  • 9 of 16: Just yell BANG at him while he's making a balloon, and this will trick him into popping a balloon.  The nearby pigeons don't seem to like this.
  • 10 of 16: Your best bet here would be to trick the pigeons into popping another balloon.
  • 11 of 16: Start by asking the balloon guy for any animals (besides the dead worm).
  • 12 of 16: Now, look for something that the birds might actually want to sink their beaks into.
  • 13 of 16: Like some bread.
  • 14 of 16: You can get some bread from the stand to the left of where you get the balloons.
  • 15 of 16: Combine the two items, and see if the pigeons will go for them.
  • 16 of 16: Put the balloon in the dish vent on the roof, and then cover it with the bread.  The pigeons will go for the bread, pop the balloon, and all fly away when they hear the noise.  You can now take the pigeon eggs and deliver them to Sal.