New Member and a question

[N F C]

Thanks so much!!

You bet!

You'll find one of the best things about being a member on BYC is how everyone tries to help each other out.

 

[Pork Pie]

Hello and welcome to our community. @sourland will be able to assist, among many others.

 

[drumrunner33]

I'm not sure either but if you have a dog crate you could put the Dove in there and put the crate in the run like they do when introducing a any new birds to the flock.
see what reaction the chickens have to the Dove.

I do have a dog crate. I will definitely try that. Thank you for the advice!!

 

[drumrunner33]

You bet!

You'll find one of the best things about being a member on BYC is how everyone tries to help each other out.

Yes, I have seen that. That is exactly why I finally decided to join!! I am happy to be a member!!

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
I doubt that the chickens will accept the dove. I know MY chickens will chase any song bird that comes near them. They actually killed and ate a fledgling English sparrow.

 

[sourland]

Welcome to BYC. I have two concerns. First is that the dove may be ill and contagious to your chickens. The second is that they very likely would kill it. Rehabilitation in a cage/crate and release might be a good option.

 

[HomesteaderWife]

Welcome to BYC! I hope someone can help you with your question, as I have no experience with this issue. We'd love to see photos of all your critters!

 

[Col1948]

@sourland, Thanks I never thought of passing something on, good point.

 

[JedJackson]

Welcome to BYC! Sounds like you have a nice flock! I hope you enjoy the website.

As far as the dove goes, I agree with sourland. Try to rehabilitate the bird in a cage or crate, away from the chickens. If you have a garage or a shed with a window, those would be good places.

If the bird recovers, it would be a good idea to try and determine exactly what the dove is-- is it a wild Eurasian collared dove, or is it a ring neck dove that has escaped or been released from captivity? If it is the former, release is best, if the latter, it will likely die quickly in the wild.

Best of luck! Hope the dove makes it.

 

[Chick-N-Fun]

Welcome to our FUNomenal community!