/r/PetDoves

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Anything and everything Columbidae! Whether you keep doves, have questions, or just like the idea of them, this is the place for you.

Welcome to /r/Petdoves! We're a community of people that love doves and pigeons. If you have questions about keeping doves then feel free to ask!

Subreddit Rules


  • Posts should pertain to doves, and pigeons of any species whether domestic, feral, or wild. General bird-related questions are fine as well if you are having trouble getting answers in other forums.

  • Respect should be offered to anyone posting in this forum regardless of their beliefs.

  • This is not a place to talk about pigeon hunting as a sport. The Sub itself does not hold a stance for or against the sport, but threads concerning it will not be allowed in order to keep content within the realm of pet doves and pigeons.

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Need a new home for 4 female pigeons

Hi all,

Feel free to point me in the right direction, but I’m looking to get 4 white female pigeons off my hands as my family can no longer take care of them and I want them to have a good home.

Located in Orange County, California. Feel free to DM me!

Thanks in advance :)

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2024/02/29
07:11 UTC

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Any tips for making doves relax on their flypers? And how long until they forgive me?

I’m asking for a friend 👀

0 Comments
2024/02/29
03:38 UTC

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What are these coming out of my doves pin feathers on her tail??

She has always had these. They're usually black and grow from the middle of her new pinfeathers on her tail. They're very crumbly

0 Comments
2024/02/29
02:05 UTC

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Why do my doves shake their heads when cooed at?

Why does this happen? The internet offers no answers thus far. Is this normal? They both do it depending on who is cooing at whom. They even do it when I coo at them.

3 Comments
2024/02/28
01:23 UTC

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Dove ideas?

Hi yall, I've been wanting to get a dove for a while now but I'm not sure which species in particular would be best, considering Australia (my country) has sort of confusing laws on keeping animals.

Also, I just want to know - could I keep just one dove provided I actively play with it, keep it stimulated and (essentially) keep it similar to how you would a parrot that requires a lot of attention? I plan on spending a lot of time with my potential new companion.

Thanks!!

0 Comments
2024/02/27
10:49 UTC

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How can i bond more with her/him(idk)?

I want to build a stronger relationship. Actually i give her/him some unfrozen peas and lots of different variety of seeds. She/he jumps in my finger only if i put it very close to her. During the day she whatches at me sometimes in the "rest time"

4 Comments
2024/02/26
14:07 UTC

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Why he hooting?

He just does this. He's mmore likely to hoot if I hold him, but he just randomly hoots as well. He's 11 weeks old and likes me enough to sploot on me, and he's done some quiet coos very recently.

10 Comments
2024/02/26
03:23 UTC

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Reccos for dove breeders?

I know about rescues - but I personally don't want to drive many many miles to one.

Was wondering if there were any breeders that sex the bird (with one of those blood tests)

My bird has been getting mad horny lately and I feel bad lol. She's been calling me into her 'nest' which was really just some place she happened to be. She presented her cloaca I saw it flare up and open and close like a pair of lips lmao (it was kinda gross but endearing to me lol).

I also don't want to feel like she's so dependent on me too. But also don't want babies any birth control I can do?

3 Comments
2024/02/24
06:17 UTC

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Is this safe for my barbary doves?

9 Comments
2024/02/23
20:33 UTC

83

Iris, use peck!

She’s my best fighter lol🤍

2 Comments
2024/02/22
17:33 UTC

0

Can I feed my dove with insects sometimes? If yes, what ones?

6 Comments
2024/02/22
15:39 UTC

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What is he doing? He's going to be 11 weeks old in a couple of days.

17 Comments
2024/02/21
16:03 UTC

42

Buddy Says Hi

8 Comments
2024/02/21
05:29 UTC

168

Update on dove babies

Day 9, they grow up quite fast 🎊

7 Comments
2024/02/19
23:57 UTC

3

Ringneck food without millet?

I have a ringneck dove named Hermes for a bit over a year now, and been feeding him "Hagen Pigeon and Dove Staple" since it came highly recommended for doves, but Hermes absolutely hates millet and refuses eat it either on the stem or as separated seeds. This means I end up throwing away about half of his food.

Are there any other options for a good, healthy seed mix that has a lower millet proportion?

https://preview.redd.it/815nde3qvsjc1.jpg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=03e4519153a524b74bc32cc40f766dcd2caf86ba

7 Comments
2024/02/19
20:52 UTC

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My dove laid an egg for this first time? what do I do??

Guys I woke up to an egg 🥺 at least I know she's definitely a girl. What do I do with the egg? How can I make her comfy and type of advice is good please. I have calcium grit and vitamins I've been feeding her. I just want her to be healthy and I'm kind of inexperience so thank you!

66 Comments
2024/02/19
16:09 UTC

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He Loves Scaring Me

3 Comments
2024/02/19
00:11 UTC

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What Dove is this?

OK, I apologise in advance for being so dumb. She ( not sure sex bit ill say she) Anyway, she's not like the pics I see on the internet. I saved this little cute. She no doubt would have died. It's has been, without a doubt, the most beautiful and heartwarming 3 weeks of my life. Instant love. I digress. What type of dove is she? There are many spotted dove where I am, but I'm not sure she looks like the juveniles I see on the net. Can anyone help?

Yes, I am wearing moccasins. "Moccos," us Aussies call them. So not cool.

4 Comments
2024/02/18
23:34 UTC

271

what does this mean?

is this normal behavior? he's been trying to cuddle 24/7

13 Comments
2024/02/18
18:40 UTC

163

That night, I was having a panic attack, lying on the floor and hyperventilating. Then this precious angel hopped on top of me and snuggled until I felt calm again. Doves truly are so special ❤️

11 Comments
2024/02/14
23:39 UTC

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Pip's keeping me company while I rest (I caught the flu)

1 Comment
2024/02/13
23:42 UTC

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