Has anyone ever owned a dove?

[Hawk]

Was at the Avian store to have birdell groomed up....and pick up some toys and treats....

There was this lightly tanned, very sociable and playful dove that a person dropped off there that they could no longer care for. It's about 2 years old....has nice cage and clean, a variety of toys. My wife picked it up and fell in love. So well mannered bird and a cuddle bunny.

I don't have much experience with doves. I'm not sure just what kind they call it...but it is one very pretty bird, called Angel. They live for 20-30 yrs supposedly. Almost very tempted to bring it home.

 

[Terry57]

I have 4 Diamond Doves, which are a small variety. The love to forage on the bottom of the cage, and I feed them a mix of finch and canary seed in a bird bath with a lid so they can't poop in it. They are also bad at throwing seeds everywhere and this keeps it in the container somewhat. Mine also get a mix of grit and oyster shells, some doves enjoy it and some don't. Depending on what you read, some sources say they require it and others don't. They also love veggies.

Mine are not tame, but my friend had a Ringneck dove who could do tricks. They are quite easy to train, I hear, and they are so sweet. Their coos are relaxing to listen to as well.

 

[Hawk]

I have 4 Diamond Doves, which are a small variety. The love to forage on the bottom of the cage, and I feed them a mix of finch and canary seed in a bird bath with a lid so they can't poop in it. They are also bad at throwing seeds everywhere and this keeps it in the container somewhat. Mine also get a mix of grit and oyster shells, some doves enjoy it and some don't. Depending on what you read, some sources say they require it and others don't. They also love veggies.

Mine are not tame, but my friend had a Ringneck dove who could do tricks. They are quite easy to train, I hear, and they are so sweet. Their coos are relaxing to listen to as well.

The cooing is quite relaxing. I might go and have another look. It is quite tame and will step up on command. Quite the cuddle bunny. My wife wants it badly and I think we are torn between that and a han's macaw that is quite adorable and sweet. Both are returned to avian store due to sickness by owners and are in need of new homes. Both are very sweet birds.

 

[veimar]

I've been offered a few and did quite a research on them... They are very nice and sweet pets, but I cannot take them because they coo the whole day! I wouldn't be able to put up with that - I have enough noise already.

 

[Hawk]

I've been offered a few and did quite a research on them... They are very nice and sweet pets, but I cannot take them because they coo the whole day! I wouldn't be able to put up with that - I have enough noise already.

Yes indeed they do Coo, kind of soothing though, compared to my Zon's screaming. Not sure yet, but was tempting for my wife.

 

[labell]

My son had one when he was about 12 and going through his phase of wanting to be a magician lol. It was kept at his dads house, I always thought the cooing was sweet and it made another sound that was like laughing.

 

[Siobhan]

I have a pigeon and they're very similar. Go get the dove! I adore my Maggie. She's so affectionate, never dreams of biting me (unlike certain parrots I could mention!) and loves to sit on the back of my chair and coo in my ear.