I am getting a diamond dove in one week! I'm so excited.
I have been doing research on them for the past week and have learned a lot. However, I still have many, many questions.
What kind of food should I buy it? -I've heard finch food, is there anything else? Would it be okay eating wild bird seed?
Does the dove NEED grit?
(Not sure if it is male or female) If it is a male, would I need to buy it a little nest-y thing or something to sleep in? Or is he good on the perch?
What exactly do I buy my dove? Cuttle bone? Timothy Hay? Toys at all? Bird Bath?
Please, just share all you know. I'm going to be going shopping sometime next week and I don't want some store suckering me into buying things I do not need!
--THANK YOU
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