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    My two ringneck dove probably doesn't like each other?

    I think from the way you describe her that she is female. HOWEVER, just keep in mind that male doves bow and coo to any living thing. For example, I once watched a video of a male dove bowing and cooing to a cat. If you want to find it you can look up "Dove annoys sleeping cat". I think it is...
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    Help what kind of bird is this

    Call your local game warden and see if they can get someone to identify this bird for you. Also, if you don't mind me asking, how did you obtain this bird?
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    Pigeons For Sale in NYC?

    I don't know if this is legal... please don't sue me... but you may be able to capture one from the streets. I know that they are pests and I'm pretty sure they are not even native to the US, so if you could get a permit or something to capture one you may want to consider that. PLEASE do your...
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    Pigeons of Montana They all seem to be homers...

    Check out live meat markets in your area. People may be selling live King pigeons at them since they were originally bred for human consumption. Also, see if you can get any breeders to ship one to you overnight. It might be your only option. Best wishes in your hunt :)
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    My two ringneck dove probably doesn't like each other?

    Has she laid any dud eggs yet? If she is of sexual maturity and still doesn't lay any eggs, she either is male or has a reproductive defect where she is unable to reproduce. Also, to answer your question about petting, you should not force her to let you pet her. Spend lots of time in or...
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    My two ringneck dove probably doesn't like each other?

    If you didn't get her from a place with an aviary and got her from a previous owner that didn't have any other doves, it's possible that she doesn't accept others. If she was raised without contact with other doves, she will most likely never be comfortable. The best thing you can do for her...
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    Diamond Dove Beak Issues

    Can you elaborate more on the vet experience? It will better help me understand your situation. Thanks!
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    WANTED: Ringneck dove in Pennsylvania

    I have been searching for a ringneck dove and have come out unsuccessful. If anyone here has a female ringneck dove or knows someone who does, it would be really helpful. Thanks!
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    Wanted: Ringneck dove breeder in Pennsylvania

    I have been looking for ringneck dove breeders for a while now with no success. If anyone here knows of dove breeders (or a shelter that has one) located in Pennsylvania, that would really be helpful. Also, if you know of any places that can ship me a dove for a reasonable price, that would be...
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    How to hang small watered and feeder?

    We have a run attached to our coop that has a wire roof. We took ropes with clips that you would find at the ends of dog leashes (not sure what they're called) and tied them to the feeders and waterers. Then, they could be clipped on to the wire ceiling. I'm not sure if this will work for you...
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    Hen is acting weird? Any ideas?

    Today my hen, Flo, has been acting out of the ordinary. I threw in a handful of scratch grains and a bun today, and instead of running to get some, she didn't mewve. Bread is one of her favfurites. Instead, she stood there and drank from the water bowl. It is one of those bowls that you would...
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    Algae in the water

    You will need a tinted or opaque waterer to prevent algae. We have one similar to this:
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    My Hens Gobble Up Oyster Shells like Candy!

    Mix the oyster shell in with their feed. They'll get the nutrients from the oyster shell as they eat and won't just eat the oyster shell.
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    What percentage of protein do chickens need in their diets?

    I was once told that too much protein in a hen's diet can produce huge eggs that cause harm to the hen when she is laying them. Ever since I have been worried ever since that I would feed my girls too much protein and cause them pain. What percentage of protein do chickens need in their diets?
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    Are too many mealworms bad?

    I was looking for chicken treats at an agriculture supply store and the clerk said that you shouldn't overfeed hens mealworms. According to him, a handful of them could produce an egg so big it rips tissues whilst coming out. Is this true?
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