What are the criteria for permitted vs. prohibited hunting/trapping of birds (doves/pigeons) brought from a non-Jewish merchant?
Synopsis
Birds that can fly away (mefrichim) involve a hunting/trapping concern and are prohibited; birds that cannot fly are permitted. The Mishnah Berurah adds that preparation (hkana) is required for wild birds but not for birds of a non-Jew.
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