I rescued a white ring neck dove. She was the only survivor after the owner went to hospital then assisted living. Apparently the bird caretaker abandoned them. I’ve had her for 5 years, living inside in a large parrot cage.
I’m just wondering about getting a companion for her. I’ve been offered a baby (just hatched yesterday, so it will be awhile , if all goes well, before I can get it.)
Do you think it’ll be ok to put a baby with her? I don’t know how old she is.
I’m also concerned what if the baby turns out to be male, as I don’t want them to have babies.
She has never laid an egg. But the vet confirmed she thought she’s female. .....
I have no experience with doves!
Only 2 cockatiels and an African grey
( RIP all 3 )
Ms Dove is sweet and coos responsively to me , & lets me pick her up ( but doesn’t seem to love that & isn’t comfortable with petting or scritches) I don’t know if she’s exactly “ bonded” to me. It seems to me she might enjoy another dove.
Any input much appreciated.
I’m just wondering about getting a companion for her. I’ve been offered a baby (just hatched yesterday, so it will be awhile , if all goes well, before I can get it.)
Do you think it’ll be ok to put a baby with her? I don’t know how old she is.
I’m also concerned what if the baby turns out to be male, as I don’t want them to have babies.
She has never laid an egg. But the vet confirmed she thought she’s female. .....
I have no experience with doves!
Only 2 cockatiels and an African grey
( RIP all 3 )
Ms Dove is sweet and coos responsively to me , & lets me pick her up ( but doesn’t seem to love that & isn’t comfortable with petting or scritches) I don’t know if she’s exactly “ bonded” to me. It seems to me she might enjoy another dove.
Any input much appreciated.
Attachments
-
702.2 KB Views: 3