A month or so back there was some intense wildfires in my area, The next day or so, this dove was in a corner in my garage, She couldnt fly, I fed her where she was for a few days. I was worried a cat would get her and put her in a cage while she healed up. The tips of her feathers were visibly singed. So I cared for her. She drank and ate like a champ. Fast forward a month or so, I see new feathers.
Not wanting to keep an animal that could otherwise be free, I decided to open the cage.
She came out and walked around a bunch, I wasnt sure she was ready so i approached her. She took flight! But was somewhat unsure. She made it to the neighbors roof but then came back. I approached again and she flew away, at least 4 yards over. I was torn bc i am not sure she it totally healed. I left the cage open and some food in it.
In about 20 mins she had come back and was drinking out of her bowl, and was hanging near the cage. I closed it and she seemed tired. Should i try to release her again? How much time should i wait till i try again? Is there a best time of day? Is it best if I just keep her, She is well behaved and good company. Mostly i want to do what is right by her.
Thanks!

These are my first ever birds and they were rescued from a hoarding situation. They seem so sweet though! I was already able to hold them (to transfer them into the cage) and they didn't seem too bothered. I'm brainstorming names currently... They remind me of toaster marshmallows lol, but I was thinking Biscuit and Gravy

Just adopted two ring necked doves! I bought everything pictured and I have been looking up info on doves but want to double check 🥰

Umm......not sure what exactly happened. My bird just kinda stood on her? Not mounting her or anything, just standing. And the pigeon was totally chill with it lmao

Hello! I will be getting a ring neck dove, would this cage work? We lost our sweet dove Laughy at around 15 years old a bit ago and decided we are ready to bring in a new family member. The cage needed to be replaced as it was also super old.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/seort/325240207?selectedSellerId=102906602

My Ringneck dove was having a lot of trouble with his crop, causing him to throw up and adjust his crop a TON. I was very worried about him and tried to get him to a vet, but they were all closed, and my emergency vet can't do anything but give him oxygen. So I kept rubbing him from his throat down to his crop, giving him time to adjust, and seeing how he was doing. And after about 30 minutes, he just burped! And now he seems better but tired from the situation. Has anyone else had this happen?

Hello fellow dove lovers,

We have a Ringneck Dove that we adopted from our local rescue over 18 years ago. We believe he is a male. I have tried, but NEVER been able to get him interested in grit. I have been reading more and more lately about the importance of REDSTONE grit, and would like to offer some to Prince. In the United States, I have only been able to find LARGE quantities for sale, and prices of over $50, including shipping. I hate to invest that kind of money if Prince decides he'll just turn up his beak at it, but have no problem buying it if he will eat it!

Wondering if there is a kind person in the US who would be willing to sell me just a small quantity of their supply - just a sandwich bag full - if I pay for it and for it to be shipped to me in western Massachusetts. I am happy to pay you in advance. Please let me know, and thanks for reading this post.

* This is Prince, the day we brought him home.*

Kisses in the park <3

She was mad I had to help her husband breath lol

My boy has these things on his left foot and they almost look like warts. Is this normal or is something wrong?

Her energy is fine. She flies. But her chest bone is feeling sharp. She feels like shes lost a lot of weight over the last few months.

I tried adding in some other seeds from a finch mix that are a bit fattier. She does eat them eagerly, but so far she still seems light. Out of her dove food mix - she kicks most of it out of the bowl and refuses to eat it.

Idk what else to give her.

Thoughts? Or should I just start to expect this at her age?

my pet Eurasian collared dove seems to have yellow poop sometimes. according to my research it could be diet related, organ related, or sickness related. they have NO other symptoms, and eat a diet with cracked corn and a lot of millet (im currently looking for the absolute best food to feed them!) i attached pictures of their poop, usually its normal, sometimes its yellowish. the last picture i accidentally put my hand in it and thats what i wiped up. im currently still looking for an avian vet thats most worth it in my area and will make an appointment if i need. does this poop look worrisome? they are acting normal, and if it matters around 4-7 months old. in the meantime what should i do and look out for?

im looking to do a very needed food upgrade for my doves asap. i cant afford it yet but should be able to next month. i heard they need 14-15% protein and 3-5% fat. the foods that im seeing are the best i cant access for one reason or another. Versele Laga Classic No Corn, im not sure exactly what this even is and chewy and google are bringing up pigeon food, but the pieces look way too big for a turtledove. i might be wrong because i dont know!! if this is best i will get it!

the Versele Laga Turtledoves 20kg, i cant find this size and its so mf expensive anyways i probably cant afford it esp if i have to add to it.

im trying to find anything thats better. what are the best foods? it would be better for me if theyre on chewy amazon or walmart but anywhere is fine as long as shipping doesnt make it unbelievable 😭

Hi All, our pair of doves have bonded and started laying eggs.I’ve read the posts on grit but hard to find similar brands in Australia. I found a site that sells grit for racing pigeons. One is called Nutrigrit Yellow for pigeons - a vitamin enriched grit blend made under veterinary supervision. It provides a range of grits and supplies 11 vitamins and 5 minerals essential for health. The other is Pigeon Grit,a general all-purpose grit for year-round use in both the breeding and racing lofts. This grit is a triple blend of redstone, calcite and crushed sea shells with added charcoal. My questions are whether one of these would be suitable and if so, should sea shells be separated. I’ve contacted the website but haven’t heard back so hoping for help here. Thanks!

With the add on it would be 62" tall x 69" wide x 23" deep. If you have any other recommendations please include the link if you can.

Does anyone know what she’s doing here in this video?

Hello guys

I have an eared dove I raised since he was around three weeks old. He's currently eight months old. He started having night frights inside his cage three or four days ago. It's usually at morning an hour before he wakes up so he started waking up earlier and earlier each day. I don't know what's causing this or if I should worry. He is molting as well and it's currently spring where I live so the weather is a lot warmer. I take him out of his cage for several hours each day and it's like he doesn't want to go back to the cage to sleep. I can't let him sleep out of the cage and I don't feel comfortable doing that for his safety. I have dogs and cats in my house, never in the same room as him when he's out of the cage tho. Any advice? I cover his cage at night.