posible stupid question - cohabiting

[LydiaNiz]

Apologies if this is idiot level.
Can diamond doves and/or zebra finches live in the same run as chickens?
We have 3 bluebells, who usually free-range, but are currently restricted to their run while we have some building work done.
Due to a friend's moving ,she is looking to rehome some of the smaller aviary birds. Can they cohabit?
Thanks!

 

[FireTigeris]

I have Eurasian collard doves in the same pen with ducks and chickens- but I think the finches would be lunch, possibly the little doves too- you would have to have somewhere the little birds can get that the chickens cant to ensure food and saftey- honestly diamond doves and finches are more inside critters.

 

[gunnarwordon]

i've kept pigeons and doves with chickens, but not small caged ones. The finches would be tough, but you could try......... my advice: sit there and see if the birds are interested in the finch. if they aren't, she'll probably be fine...........

 

[KWAK]

Just make sure the finches and doves have NO WAY out. other wise you'll lose them.

 

[gunnarwordon]

Just make sure the finches and doves have NO WAY out. other wise you'll lose them.

i've lost doves to escaping..

 

[rmeltonknox]

Chickens will kill these type of birds, I have had the unpleasant experience. Keep them seperate from chickens. Pigeons are gentle, but will beat up doves when in a small space.