Urban Food in SHTF

[Tartar Horde]

Dear Preppers,
In many threads discussing a SHTF scenario there is the assumption that there would be a mass migration to the countryside of the urban population as the food reserves run down. This hypothesis i think is mainly down to the belief that the countryside is full of food just waiting to be harvested. Anyone with a good knowledge of hunting/trapping etc would be honest enough to tell you that this is not reality in any way shape or form, let me explain from my viewpoint why!
Todays cities provide masses of food for a wide variety of animals, who find it easier to get that food than in the countryside. The urban populations of animals like Rabbitts, Birds, and to some extent Roe Deer are denser in cities than in the wild due to the availability and diversity of foods available to them. Another factor is the complete lack of predation by Humans, we are not allowed to kill/harvest inside cities. This desensatizes them to humans whom they do not see as a threat. eg urban rabbitts will let you get pretty close before they bolt! try that in the countryside and see the difference!
Nearly all cities have good availability and variety of fruit trees/bushes, and there are miles of railway tracks and roads that are off limits to us but have great foraging/trapping oportunities. Other food sources are not so obviouse in cities but can provide a glut of food if you know how to harvest them. Every city has Parks and public places that have water features, ranging from humble fish ponds to lakes, and these are nearly always stocked with Fish and have a good range of waterfowl. Also, many parks have animal enclosures. We should also remember that these animals are all fed the best food to keep them healthy and so provide good nutrition levels, think about all those people that feed the Carp/Goldfish in the local fish pond, and how eager the fish are to take it from your hands! These are the conventional foods availble in cities but I believe you think assymetrically when it comes to surviving and I would draw your attention to the large amounts of Dogs/Cats/Horses etc in urban settings, and these are all legitimate food sources when your children face starvation
In a SHTF situation, and the subsequent breakdown of an effective police force anyone who has the knowledge can provide a steady supply of food to compliment their preparation supplies. I would suggest that you all recce your cities and make note of whats available, you may be surprised! I welcome debate and who like to hear your ideas on this subject. I may talk about methods and techniques if it does not offend anyones sensibilities.
Kind regards
Tartar Horde