siowowo
In the Brooder
- Aug 22, 2016
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Hello Everyone!
I hand-raised a finch when I was a kid and had an incredible bond with the bird. (I used to play hide-and-go-seek with my finch.. I would go in a room at random and clap, and the bird would come around looking for me.) It's been 20 years since that special finch, and I really miss that bond. My husband and I have been looking for a baby Ringneck Dove. We answered to a Craigslist ad, and picked up a baby (approximately 2 weeks old) from an over-crowded coop on Saturday. He started eating seeds on his own and flew for the first time on Sunday.
I have a few questions... at what age should I start giving Deedo a bath? I read fruits and vegetables are good for doves - when should I start offering those? Deedo is able to pick up seeds with great precision (I am very impressed!) and seems healthy, but do I need to do any preventative care for lice and mites?
We have been doing a lot of research but it's our first time being dove parents - any tips and advice will be so greatly appreciated! I have attached a couple photos of Deedo. Thank you soooo much for reading this, guys!
Best,
Nancy
I hand-raised a finch when I was a kid and had an incredible bond with the bird. (I used to play hide-and-go-seek with my finch.. I would go in a room at random and clap, and the bird would come around looking for me.) It's been 20 years since that special finch, and I really miss that bond. My husband and I have been looking for a baby Ringneck Dove. We answered to a Craigslist ad, and picked up a baby (approximately 2 weeks old) from an over-crowded coop on Saturday. He started eating seeds on his own and flew for the first time on Sunday.
I have a few questions... at what age should I start giving Deedo a bath? I read fruits and vegetables are good for doves - when should I start offering those? Deedo is able to pick up seeds with great precision (I am very impressed!) and seems healthy, but do I need to do any preventative care for lice and mites?
We have been doing a lot of research but it's our first time being dove parents - any tips and advice will be so greatly appreciated! I have attached a couple photos of Deedo. Thank you soooo much for reading this, guys!
Best,
Nancy
