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Milk from crops???? What is Crop milk?


Will there be no need of Cow in future???????
A known fact is that -  Crop milk contains more fat and protein content as compared to human or cow milk.
But What is this Crop milk?
Is it true that crops produce milk?

 Crop milk is a secretion from the lining of the crop (thin-walled expanded portion of the alimentary tract )of parent birds that is regurgitated(bring up to the mouth) to young birds. It is found among all pigeons and doves where it is referred to as pigeon milk.
Why to know about this:-
The crop milk is produced by pigeons about 3 days before parturirtion.
And it is essential for the faster growth of young ones.
An analog to crop milk is also secreted from the esophagus of flamingos and some penguins.
Who will give me Shelter????

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