Training treats

[IsaDa18]

As many of you know i've recently adopted a dove. I hope to tame him, but he only seems driven for his regular food (mainly sunflower seeds.) I'm currently trying to take his training a step back and getting him used to me the way you would a pigeon (free-roaming, tossing sunflower seeds.) What else could I do?

 

[WendyN]

Just want to welcome you to the forum!
Don't have any knowledge about doves.

 

[Monica]

You could switch him over to a pelleted diet temporarily. This way, seeds will be of higher value.


I don't know what the best pellets would be for doves, but am seeing these being recommended....

7000 Pigeon Pellets 10 lbs
Layena® High Protein Chicken Feed | Purina


Be sure to include grains, sprouts and vegetables in his diet!

 

[expressmailtome]

@Birdbabe may have an idea.

 

[Birdbabe]

My doves and pigeon all like the tiny Zupreem fruity pellets, most good bird stores may give you a sample to try. I'm thinking if you just keep slow going with him, he'll get used to you and maybe hold his food in your hand in your lap to get him to come to you?

 

[Calpurnia]

If sunflower seeds are his favorite food definitely remove those from his normal diet so he only get them directly from you! That way you are the ultimate source of tasty treats.

 

[IsaDa18]

My doves and pigeon all like the tiny Zupreem fruity pellets, most good bird stores may give you a sample to try. I'm thinking if you just keep slow going with him, he'll get used to you and maybe hold his food in your hand in your lap to get him to come to you?

Do you mean as a treat or as a meal? Stupid question.

 

[Birdbabe]

Not stupid, treat,,meal,,it's an idea to get him used to hands, coming to you, sitting on you,all part of the bonding process.