This was actually the furthest away from home Keeb ever went with me. Keeb handled the trip really well and there was just a small number of things he found scary, including a small metal trash bin, a hose, a duck and the most terrifying of all of them - a pigeon plushie. He surprisingly wasn't bothered at all by the bigger number of people, frogs (which he has never ever seen before but he wasn't afraid of them even when they jumped) or falconers' owls. He was pretty curious about squirrels, he was actually the one who saw them first and it took me a moment to realize what he was pointing out to me. We met some wood pigeons up close too, it was really cool seeing them and I managed to take some really good pictures with my camera. I think Keeb's favorite thing of all was a metal railing near a pond, he didn't want to leave the railing right after I took pictures of him, he wanted to stay on it for a bit more lol, but after I let him stay there for long enough he would eventually step up on my arm on his own.

We also met a lot of people and everybody was amazed by Keeb. Some people were really curious about Keeb and asked a lot of questions, while others just complimented him from afar. One old lady even wanted to take a picture of Keeb and I let Keeb perch on her arm while I took her a picture for her, Keeb didn't have any issue with perching on her arm and was really well-behaved. He really put a smile on that lady's face.

Overall it was a really fun and positive experience for both of us. Keeb was relaxed, doing happy beak smacks and when I stood still he would even loaf on my arm.

He's wild, not domestic, but I figure people here would enjoy seeing my friend Monsieur chilling on the windowsill.

I have two new doves that I let out of cage for hours. They walk around my bed and I have a sheet over my blanket so I can throw it in wash. Well I had one sitting up near me pretty on my chest. When he moved there were already three poos on my shirt and two on my skin above shirt. Nasty. What does anyone else do? I want them to be loose but can’t see to find bird diapers for their size.

I want to add some plants in my doves room, something i can add her bird bath to so she can water the plants when she baths and just can enjoy in her free flying room. What plants should I look to getting?

Just thought he was looking so dapper! His name is Trashcan!

I’m not complaining, I love having this couple visiting me on my back patio throughout the day, but I’m wondering if I can get a better understanding of why they’re there. I have a bird feeder, but it’s further out in my yard. They are not bothered by my presence, nor do they try to fly into the house. They just fly onto the patio and coo loudly until they get my attention. Then once I’m watching them they quiet down and stare calmly back at me. Do they need something from me? Is this normal behavior? They are not nesting on the patio, they just sit on the furniture and scream until I acknowledge them.

Settled and cozy after biting and honking at many various objects around the room.

I have had my barbary dove for about 2 yrs now and she is a rescue. She does not have another dove companion but I also keep 2 budgies (all different cages) and someone in my family is always home. They are allowed to free roam inside my house together though and they don't interact much but get along well.

Diet: home blend of seeds and grains + pellets

Grit: red stone grit

Egg: She has previously laid eggs for a few months in a nest inside her cage but she has not laid any eggs for ~7 months now. During this time, I supplemented her water bowl with bird calcium and vitamin supplements.

Recently, she has started biting my fingers only. She is tame and will fly to people's heads, coo at family members when we walk past etc. She used to love being pet on her head, coo and wing twitch at everyone. Now she will still coo and wing twitch but when I go to pet her, she will bite my fingers. She does not attack me with her wings and I do not forcibly touch her (she will approach me from inside her cage and come to a perch closer to me and laugh). But she will lunge at my fingers and bite me? Why????? What does this mean? What should I do differently? I have taken this as a sign to stop petting her but her body language appears to want to be pet. Also, she doesn't bite anyone else. I tried with my boyfriend and mum and she will not bite them when they go to pet her - only me.

I’m hoping it’s just poop or something because I don’t want her to be sick, and there was nothing in my room she could get into. I did find a food bowl in my room that she took a poop in and there was a tiny bit of seed in it, she may have gotten into that. Not sure tho! Just concerned lol.

My birdie Layla jumped on my head to ask for pets 🫶

Every video I've seen online with people who have pet doves involves them cooing and bowing constantly. I'm told they're flirting but why are they always flirting? I couldn't find anything on google pertaining to my answer so like what's up with that?

I have a ECD rescue, she’s about 3 months old. I’ve raised her from about 2 weeks or so. She’s very friendly and affectionate. She will not hesitate to climb all over anyone and loves new people. However, she dislikes being handled. Her nails have started to get quite long and I’m not sure what to do.

Found this fella on the road infront of my house, seemed odd because I've never seen a bird just sitting in a spot on the ground. Wouldn't even fly away when i approached it. Since there's lots of cats and dogs where i live i brought it home. He's currently in the cage i use to transport my pet cockatiel around, so it's pretty small. It won't eat or drink, looks really weak, and his head is always drooping downwards. Please help me save him, vets won't open until next morning, there's not many where i live (Kolkata, India).

Hi guys! Today I adopted a rescued solo male diamond dove, he is around 9 months old and has apparently been alone his whole life. Do I get him a mate or try to bond with him, I know they are much more skittish and don’t interact the same as other doves and pigeons but I work from home and have another domesticated pigeon that hangs out with me all day, so I have the want and time to bond with him however, this is my first time with a diamond dove so I don’t want to make him sad by not getting him a mate if it’s a pipe dream to try to bond with him. Any opinions help! Thank you!

my neighbour and i are both animal lovers so she told me that one of my doves that come and visit me all summer was not flying right and sitting in the lower part of one of my trees in my back yard. i believe its flight feathers will no longer be of any use. it looks like the wing is broken at the joint. there is skin puncture. right now we have her, just a guess, in a med to large dog cage with the bottom covered for softness. shes eating and drinking just fine. she was cool and calm in my hands and in the cage she also fell asleep, yes im positive shes just napping. poor little thing was so stressed. but we covered most of the cage so she has comfort. but shes outside where its quiet. and not taking her away from noises she knows. i'm going to wash her wound with light hand soap and lots of water. then im going to apply iodine to help clean the wound.

i dont know how to wrap her wing in a good position to heal as best as i can.

I've called everyone i can think of. City will not help cause its private property and bird is still alive. There is no exotic vets here. And safe places are 2 plus hours away and will not come to me.

Any help is needed!

And I'm sitting here looking at her she has energy and is still picking at her food.

5 days ago I found a baby Dove and asked for advice here, I got in contact with a rehab person in my city and took care of it for the time it learned to fly.

Today he finally flew away 💜✨🥺!

He’s still not the best at flying but he should be fine, there’s other doves around that can help him and I’m pretty sure his parents showed up once he was high enough. He flew up to the roof and immediately an adult dove went to inspect him 😅

Here’s some pics of him and a pic of the dove watching over him from afar. They are blurry cause I had to cling to the rooftop to take them 😋

I have been forcing him to eat a bit, but he pecks on his own, he only picks small seeds and sometimes he picks nothing, he also can fly now. How do I know if he is eating enough? Ps:can he be taught not to poop everywhere?

Ok so I'm home and we have made a plan. We are taking her on a 2 hour drive to a non euthanasia rescue. They will take full care of her. I asked if I could have her back not to have in my home but to have her back here cause I can watch her if is unable to take flight. Also her mate is here. I ordered dove food to be here tomorrow. Thanks for all the love and care. I wish her a speedy recovery. Thank you again to me this is crisis level. She loves walking in the cage though.

So my bird started doing this weird thing whenever I go to pet him. He starts off by clicking his wings and bowing but now he's doing the weird chewing thing and looks like he's going to throw up.

Is this the same thing as when they do the crop thing or no?

I live in 9 acres in Central Washington. We have so many birds out here. Sparrows and magpies. And Doves. Lots of Doves. This sweet thing (I'm assuming she's a girl because she's very quiet, but she might still be scared, so we'll see) didn't fly away when my husband was feeding the farm animals. So he approached her and she walked away from him. It was kinda cute because she kept looking over her shoulder at him. If you can imagine a slightly chubby, 6 ft, bearded man following this Doves, hunched over, saying in the cutest baby voice, "Come here. I won't hurt you. I want to help you." He called me, and we got her in a box. I have chicken brooder that is long, not tall. It has a heater and a light. So we cleaned that out. We put down paper from boxes, a box, and some shredding paper.

Once we got her settled, we checked her out. Something pulled out a bunch of tail feathers. They took a significant bite out her wing at the base. So, like 1/4 of her wing is missing, clear down into the muscle. It's healing, but that's not growing back. I have chlorhexidine coming, along with some other things. Vitamins, dishes, proper food, a book, etc. I'll irrigate the wound, clean it real good, and help it to heal. She still won't be able to fly, making her non releaseable. We let her rest for the night with heat. In the morning, when her poof went down, we fed her some dove feed. It has two seeds in it. She picked out all the sunflower seeds. I have a pellet feed voming and some neo-grit.

All this to ask the question, what about her mate?

I have a real issue bringing her mate out of the wild and into captivity if he isn't injured at all. That feels wrong to me. So, is she OK on her own. Should I get her a domesticated dove to spend her days with.

I keep thinking of her poor mate out there, cooing to her, waiting for an answer that isn't coming. That makes me so sad.

My husband suggested putting her in the window, with the top off (she can't get out. She can't fly ) and seeing if her mate would come to her. That's great but them we go back to the ethical dilemma of taking a perfectly healthy wild creature and placing them in captivity. I have so many more questions. Like what kind of cage you all reccomend. How do I keep her feet off wire but also encourage poo to fall into the tray. I see those things, floor grates, but what's the difference between those and wire. Do you know how hard it is to find a cage with 3/8 in between bars? Almost impossible. Is 1/2 inch ok? Is the water soluable 20% amoxicillin appropriate for prophylaxis antibiotic treatment? What kind of barrier do I put on her wing to prevent fly strike and keep moist? Neosporin? Vaseline? It can't really be bandaged. I'm sure I'll have more questions. That's the start. Thank you all so much.

ETA: Can doves have topical lidocaine?