Can I raise doves/pigeons if I already have chickens??

[shinychicken23]

HELP PLEASE ~ I have two hens (a black australorp and a rhode island red) and I want doves or pigeons. The problem is, I can't make another enclosure (my backyard's kind of small; the run is about 10x25x10 ish) and I can't keep them inside. Is it still possible for me to get pigeons or doves? I really want some but I know the first thing I have to know about getting a new bird is space and minding my other birds... please help! thanks

 

[shinychicken23]

so the doves/pigeons would be living with the hens

 

[drumstick diva]

I don't know anything about doves/pigeons but BYC does have a thread for them. I think I recall some coop pictures where there were a couple doves up in the rafters. ithat's not the same as people having a number of chickens/doves together. I'm sure if you asked in the dove section someone would know the answer

 

[redsoxs]

Greetings from Kansas, shinychicken23, and

! Pleased to have you with us! I also do know the ins and outs of raising them together - check the dove & pigeon thread here:

https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/52/pigeons-and-doves

Best wishes!!

 

[sumi]

Welcome to BYC

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome to BYC!

 

[Mr MKK FARMS]

Welcome to BYC! Glad you joined us!