If I adopt/foster via Palomacy, do they supply and cage with supplies? Or just the cage? Or they just supply the bird I have to take care of?

I hav. e seen so many bird owners get HUGE cages for their birds but I don’t have the space nor the money to get a $500 cage. Are there cages I can get for $100-200 that would work okay? Also, are there any precautions I need to take in my environment (such as non-stick pans or cleaning supplies)?

Hello all!! Apologies if this has been asked before - I did my best to try and dig through older posts but didn't have much luck.

I was curious if anyone here has had any luck with getting/using a harness (such as an Aviator harness) or flyper (Such as PJsHarness or Bev's Boutique)? I am not really concerned about its use as a diaper, my main goal would be to use it as a way to take my bird with me outside to get some air and some sun, and because it sounds frankly delightful LOL

Any recommendations or experiences would be much appreciated! <3 And of course, bird tax included :3

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Hey everyone! I'm thrilled to share that I've welcomed my very first pet dove into my home recently! She's an absolute sweetheart, and the past week with her has been incredibly smooth! However, I do have a concern regarding her hygiene. She hasn't taken a bath yet, and I've been trying a few things to encourage her without much success.

I've placed a shallow bowl of room temperature to somewhat warm water right next to her, and I gently splash it around with my hands so she can see it. She flies right next to it after she sees me splashing but doesn't go in, even after I back up and give her space. I also attempted misting her, but she really didn't like that.

I want to ensure her hygiene stays good to prevent any potential illnesses/infections. Do any of you have tips on how to encourage a dove to bathe that is reluctant? Your advice would be greatly appreciated! :)

(Added picture of my babies cause why not?)

So for those of us who own them, do you ever seen them engaging in play? And do they ever interact with puzzle toys? I'm curious cause everytime ive tried to offer my doves anything, even a toy that they cam just shred up, they kind just. Ignore it. I think the only time i've ever seen them use it, was to take the shredded pieces for nesting material.

Would especially love some food and general supplies recommendations. What kind of decor to get, what the best type of cage to get, as well as some advice with care. Thanks!

A pair of laughing doves made a nest at my window about 20-25days back and they laid eggs and today is the 11th day since eggs were laid but some monkeys came into locality last evening and the doves are gone i havent seen either of them come for brooding the eggs, there is no rescue or rehabber near me, i am thinking of hatching them myself but i dont have an incubator pllease help quick
i have candled them and they both show heartbeats

I am losing my mind here, I could just be neurotic. My dove does not to be breathing healthily? Every once in a while I can hear her breathing? Its a small little squeal that I want to say is wheezing. This could be normal, I only ever hear it when shes particularly calm.

About a week and half ago I took her to the vet because it really wigged me out, they said she seemed totally fine but they prescribed antibiotics anyways. Shes almost done with it, but she doesnt seem to be getting better?

I think at this point this is just her quirk, or its not bacterial. Shes been flying around the room like a crack head, I didnt know birds can do a 180 in the air lol. So it seems shes breathing fine or atleast not choking?

Is something in my room bothering her? I exclusively clean with enzymatic cleaner, and for the house i use meyers detergents.

I'll see if I can upload a video of the sound.

Anyone painted the inside of their house while owning birds, what did you do with them and for how long did they stay out of the house??