Keeping Pet Doves | Doves as Pets | Pet Care

How To Keep Doves - All You NEED To Know about doves as pets.
Learn about how to select a healthy bird, dove diets and food, housing and bonding with your pet dove.
If you keep doves as pets, let me know any more of your top tips in the comment section below! Share your knowledge!
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[@TheLaughingDove]

A note on "flock" for turtledoves, while they will settle closeish together sometimes they aren't really truly flocking birds in general! They tend to live in pairs in the wild. Another fun fact about these birds is that the origin of the birds we keep as pets isn't totally clear! They are truly domesticated as far as I've read, and I usually prefer to refer to them as Barbary doves to distinguish from the wild ring neck species. My information may or may not still be up to date though! I'll need to check again. A thing to note about keeping them with other bird species is that they can tend to bully smaller or more mellow species (particularly cockatiels) in some cases, but they rarely seem to injure others in my limited experience? That's really all of the information I have on the top of my head that isn't too redundant, they are such wonderful birds and I love how content yours look! Very pleased to be around you, "chubby" cheeked, relaxed feathers, no tension, it's clear they trust you very much!

[@TheLaughingDove]

Side note, I don't want to be rude, and it might be on the paranoid side, but I wouldn't burn candles/incense or spray aerosols in the room with them just in case, the lung system of birds is really sensitive and there's not a lot of information out there on which essential oils and such are safe for them to inhale! I used to clean down my cages with vinegar, baking soda and lemon juice for enzymatic action of some sort (the juice and soda paste was very good at cleaning is all I know for sure!)

[@Lilmoviegirl]

Agreed! I think I've read somewhere that keeping more than a pair can be a bad idea because of how aggressive they can actually get if other doves get too close to their nest/eggs/babies, but I can't remember if that was for ringneck or pet pigeons..

[@TheLaughingDove]

Space big pigeons vary, but they do well in a big flock! It's the turtledoves that are more hermitty by nature. The rock doves are much more rough and tumble generally, especially the males (my boy Condor would wrestle and fight my fingers when I invited him for that play ... Very cute and he'd just meander off when he was done!) I haven't kept rock doves with other species, most keepers I know have them either as indoor pets or in single-species coops, but that might be more out of simple tradition...people tend to seek more "exotic" species for aviaries. The other thing is that male rock doves can be very set on courting anything that moves on occasion, while most are reasonably monogamous from what I've read I wouldn't put it past a big male to try 'drive' a smaller bird to a nest and upset or bruise it perhaps?

[@Emzotic]

The Laughing Dove Laughing Dove - I’ve pinned your comment! Thanks for sharing your knowledge show generously!

[@ericsoto4064]

Cool 😎 beans, thanks for the knowledge.

[@MatchCense]

We had a male ringneck for 15 + years, named Micky. Well, let's just say Micky lived so long he went through 2 wives and out lived them by 3 years. Man, he was a grey old man once he passed. A well loved birdy he was.

[@mj6962]

MatchCense Here’s to his memory, and the memory of my dove Hootie who passed away last month. 👏🏼🕊🍻

[@oldschooltv2136]

Is he still alive

[@curlyemmm1232]

Old School TV going off the fact that they said they “had” a bird and said that they passed the bird has most certainly passed on sadly.

[@noobnoobie1867]

@matchcence May I ask how it for the dove was to be alone? I have one male dove too, and I wanna keep just one, but the vets told me it is so sad to keep one dove. What is your opinion about that?

[@MatchCense]

@@noobnoobie1867 Well, since he was an old man just living out the rest of his life he didn't have a issues but that being said. It's best to keep them in pairs, we just didn't want to get another female knowing that he could pass any day.

[@mj6962]

PLEASE let everyone know: DO NOT EVER get doves with the intention to “release” them for a wedding or any other special event. Like she said, they will not survive I’m the wild! ALSO, DO NOT EVER-EVER-EVER THROW DOVES into the air, assuming that they will just take off in flight. Most times, they won’t fly. I’ve seen poor doves get thrown into the air, not open their wings, and end up falling to their death on the ground. Please SHARE the word about these important reminders. 🕊😁🕊

[@atekha3760]

A dove came over to my place and never wants to leave. So i feed her assuming shes a female. I thought shes injured. My dog wasnt happy seeing the bird but she just wouldnt leave.😅 Im keeping her. I just dont know how to take care of her or where to put her, do they sleep? 😳

[@oli7085]

@@atekha3760 good luck =]

[@hanad9301]

@@atekha3760 get her a dog crate and feed her diffrent seeds and grains like maize sunflour seeds other seeds and give her water and lots of toys

[@jasminestein1993]

@@atekha3760 females usually have flatter heads than males and are smaller

[@beautyandthesavage]

😟😟😔 💔💔💔

[@TamaseiTobari]

"They will enjoy a bath or a shower" Doves: *love water* My dove: *sees water and runs away*

[@anaa9626]

JristinaF exactly 👏 same with my budgies

[@a_r_k]

can't tell if this is a soap joke, or you're being serious

[@eduardocerna193]

I spray them with water bottle just misty and they clean themselves with beaks

[@sharontitchell3777]

I have a shallow dish , about 1 inch deep. I fill with clean warm water. Emmy jumps right in and takes a full bath ,with wings in the air fully extended luxuriating

[@elenaaaaa3761]

Same with my pigeon! She likes water but hates the idea of actually taking a bath

[@BinaryzeroNYC]

For the record, doves are EXTREMELY intelligent....like not dumb at all....my baby definitely knows my routine, my mannerism, if I'm opening food or if I open The fridge she'll hop over to look inside lol ..she's so cute ...shes my birdfriend

[@Reyyvii]

My first ever bird was a 15+ year old turtledove some of my dad's friends decided they didn't really want anymore (for some reason), so we brought him home. He spent the last couple years of his life helping me through high school. He was an absolute sweetheart and I miss him ♥

[@bubbleteabeatboxx]

My ringneck dies last night, so I understand you.

[@haelsvapes4231]

One thing you forgot to mention is grits! Grits is very important part of a doves diet, doves have a different digestive system then hook bills and grits help them to processes or "ground" the seeds in their stomach. This is why pigeons and doves peck and eat small rocks in the wild! Grits also give them certain vitamins and minerals they need to keep them happy and healthy :) it also keeps their poos nice and healthy. Some doves will eat grit straight out of a bowl but some doves like it mixed with their food! Thank you for the information!

[@littlebugboy]

she did mention it

[@rem6389]

the bird rescue i go to has a pair, a dove and a budgie, that are inseparable! the dove took care of the budgie as a baby and now they cant be taken apart, so i've decided on getting them both !

[@al.i.exis0]

Hey, sounds really interesting. How has it been going?

[@blissedness]

My dove plays. I'm sure he can't be the only one. He loves lightweight cat toys. He flings them all over the place. He also loves to play with my hand hiding under a sheet, just like a cat! Oh, and he loves flinging my underwear around inside my drawer while I'm getting dressed, same with any light weight fabric I'm sewing with. He's recently claimed a large fallen Christmas bell as his own. He's very curious and definitely plays. If I introduce something new to play with, I peck at it with my finger and fling it around so he knows it's safe.

[@lightningmcgeequeen8091]

I'm a bit late here but how is your dove doing? Sounds like a cute bird:))

[@alexmillership7717]

You need a whole video of your ferrets playing in the snow

[@Emzotic]

amazing invertabrates yes! Great idea!

[@AdventuringwithTrevor]

Emzotic invertebrates? What are u talking sbout

[@billtr3446]

Trevor Costelloe maybe that’s what alex’s account was named before?

[@Arkadina]

Phew, I kept doves (Java) in an aviary with finches, a canary and two quail but started before the internet so I was kind of worried in case I'd messed up. We started with two and had 14 in total, sadly we lost three when they were still youngsters 😞 We'd had them for about 15 years when I went out to feed them one morning and they were all gone. All 11. Doors shut and bolted. A few feathers thrown but no sign of animal intrusion. I think they were stolen. A few weeks later the local panto announced they had doves of peace live on stage for the first time. No way of proving if they were mine of or not as I hadn't seen the need to ring them and always thought it looked unpleasant. So I'd add a tip by saying if you do decide to raise babies, even if you don't plan on selling - get them ringed. Thank you for reminding me how amazing doves are bringing back lots of wonderful memories 💖

[@Emzotic]

Madame Arkadina Thank you for sharing your story :)

[@emily.g.929]

😱 I’m so sorry about your birds! That’s so terrible!

[@Arkadina]

Emily Garcia Thank you 💖 I hope whoever took them gave them a good life afterwards (I still worry about my little disabled baby though, a flightless bird is only 'useful' for showering with kisses and cuddles really) or found them someone who could love them the way they deserved.

[@Arkadina]

Emzotic Hard way to learn a valuable lesson: not all humans see animals as family 💔

[@amyhatfield5389]

I'm a long time dove mom. My experience has been VERY different. Simon, my first, lived to be almost 17. I need doves for many years. I loved how different their personalities were. Currently we have 2. Marshmallow and LadyBird. Simon LOVED toys! He LOVED music and had his favorite singers (Michael Jackson, Elton John, Ray Lamontagne) and he also had singers he couldn't stand (Gary Allan, Led Zeppelin) . He had a big hanging rope toy with knots and beads that he picked at and rattled. He had a big bell that he would hop up and hit with his wing for attention. Simon even had his own radio. Marshmallow has toys and enjoys them. He has simple cheap bird toys and loves them so much I made him some more hanging toys. They also LOVE to look into mirrors. His home made toys are mainly natural hemp cord with jingle bells, shiny beads, silver blanks and other small shiny pretties tied on with macrame knots. My tweet tweets (past and present) LOVE having a nice warm bird bath offered to them. After all these years of excellent, happy birds, I have NEVER been able to find a TREAT they love. I know their seed only diet HAS to get boring. Has anyone come across a packaged or home made "tweet tweet treat" their doves love?

[@Mercifulkingdom]

My doves love cooked and uncooked rice. They love oat meal grits trust me try it. You’ll see. Anything that is sweet or has sugar is not good & unhealthy for doves They also love chopped up tomatoes 🍅 as a good source of life and nutrition. I have 4 doves 3 collard doves and 1 ring neck dove.

[@Mercifulkingdom]

Dryed or cooked oat meal and grits. Had to add that.

[@gabejmon2769]

All you need is a Partridge and a pair tree

[@Emzotic]

Gabejmon Oh, haaa ha haaa!! 🙄😆😆😆❤️❤️✨🕊

[@callummurphy3693]

U got 12 likes

[@chetanvaishnav7822]

@@antimilkpropaganda now they are 134😂

[@Emzotic]

Most helpful dove info comment gets pinned!!! Thank you all for being here. I love you all so much xxxx (Yes, two turtle doves.. hahahahaha) xxxx

[@ericsoto4064]

Caffeinated doves 🕊 = Death 💀 Got it!

[@Emzotic]

Eric Soto bahahahaaaa!!!

[@callummurphy3693]

Idk if u will see this but on Sunday I'm getting my guinea pigs I have met them twice and I can't wait for Sunday ps I also have budgies and fish

[@OldeKingheartss]

Can you do a video on snake care

[@thecakequeen8575]

What about a Diamond Dove? Also, what is the minimum cage size for an single Diamond Dove?

[@EmoPanda456]

I’ve had my ring neck dove (Appa!) for 10 years now. He’s the sweetest companion. I found he loves to eat safflower seeds and unsalted popcorn. He also LOVES his swings and enjoys preening and playing with rope toys. Doves also really enjoy checking themselves out in mirrors. 😊😊

[@AWMC2023]

A wild dove keeps getting stuck in my chicken’s run. I always see her stuck in the mornings and I always figure she’ll probably go out the way she came in, so I don’t bother her, but every night when I go to put my chickens away she’ll be stuck still but now desperately trying to escape. Unlike the other wildlife that sometimes get trapped you can’t herd her out the open door, she just doesn’t get it. I’ve had to pick her up each time and set her outside, and she’s strangely calm during this process... makes me think she’s a loose pet dove. No way to know for sure though so I leave her be as much as I can.

[@oyenations162]

Wants in. Let her be safe inside.

[@caroliner.7628]

Take her in. She probably needs rescue

[@AWMC2023]

@@caroliner.7628 it’s been years, I stopped seeing her after awhile. I like to think she found a chicken coop to live in else where 🙂

[@Emi-ii1dm]

She's trying to stay in Your chicken run because she probably is a domesticated dove and thinks it's home like.

[@richardclarke2670]

I keep a bird feeder outside of my office window and I love seeing the mourning doves come in and eat away at the seeds. I find them so beautiful and so adorable! It is currently April so they are making babies and I am so excited to see the little guys! So happy!!!

[@jaysarchive7325]

I've had a female white dove for over ten years and she is amazing and hilarious! We take extremely good care of her and she lays eggs constantly lol. I enjoyed learning useful tips from this video!

[@okalaniwilson4159]

Al-beano? lol Soooo cute

[@Emzotic]

Okalani Wilson My boyfriend is American and always teases me for my pronunciation.

[@okalaniwilson4159]

Lol! Don't worry, You're speaking the Queens English, We here are simply making it up as we go xD

[@sylviasattar3445]

Lol im english and say al-bine-o

[@Poodleinacan]

That's pretty much how it's also said in French "al-beano".

[@MybeautifulandamazingPrincess]

@@okalaniwilson4159 american english is closer to original uk english. with time the british tried to move away from speaking like americans and changed their accent heavily

[@Mary-gx9me]

My dove loves fruits and veggies. She gets a little of what im eating at the time. Right on my shoulder.

[@niatheelf]

I've always wanted to own birds but everyone says they don't feel anything towards you, don't love you as a friend or carer. Idk, I think your doves prove those people wrong ^3^

[@solarsmile9990]

Niarraha Such people might never have seen a parrot xD

[@Emzotic]

Birds will absolutely bond to you when you treat them with kindness and understanding. Some parrots bond so much to people that they pluck their own feathers out when they’re separated from their owners.

[@XSemperIdem5]

I had a canary who lived to be 10 1/2 years old and she was absolutely bonded to me. She had quite the personality; she was very sweet but also quite feisty. Hated being handled, which I respected, but any time she was at the vet she would fly back to me for safety. Once she got older she chose to start perching on my hand to take naps and you bet my heart melted when she did that. Birds are wonderful if you choose the right match for your personality and lifestyle.

[@funnycat123t]

Noo my pigeon comes my bed and sleep with me she loves mee but i love her more. I think they have emotions more than we thought

[@saltycat662]

They ae very social creatures so yes, they will bond and love you. You have to spend a lot of time with them though.

[@NoirVelours]

For a cheap cage for doves look at dog crates. You can get a big one for $20-25 on special on Amazon, which we did for my son's dove. We also used natural clean tree branches of different size so 0 cost for perch (make sure the tree is not toxic). Our dove Choucroute loves to play with budgie toys. everything with moving parts, bells etc he'll play with. Cat's balls with bell inside is a great toy for throwing around when the bird comes out on the floor to explore. Like you we feed a mixed diet made with a base dove feed plus fortified pellets and wild bird mix. They love grapes of millet too. Grit with oyster shell. My son thinks doves make better pets then budgies! And they get used to being picked up and step up so quickly. I love your window perch I need to get one of those!

[@beefnoodles3941]

i love how it looks like doves have little cheeks, its so cute

[@evalore9498]

I wish I could get a pet friend, but I travel all the time, live alone, and often spend over 12hrs at a time at the office, so there would be nobody to take care of them :(

[@newsfrommylabia]

Eva Lore Thank you for being responsible enough to acknowledge that!

[@Awesomekittyness]

Fish are friends and they don't really need anything except some water changes and food. They're also fun to look at especially a tropical community tank. Or just get a betta in a at least 2.5 gallon tank and they're very fun

[@tiffyspetlife2500]

Awesomekittyness you can even have it in that very office!

[@drhamiltoe]

Different fish have different needs. Many bettas are actually not properly cared for (5 gallon tanks are recommended). Thankfully there so many types of fish to choose from and they can add a nice pop of color to your life.

[@zahidulislamsuzon8778]

I bought my white dove recently and they started loosing feathers. I got afraid. Thanks to you, now I know they were molting. Very helpful video.

[@juliamcshits1323]

I love your transparency when it comes to caring for pets, you're really amazing at teaching people who may or may not no much about the animal.

[@kaleoy7584]

I love how I can both live vicariously through you with those creatures and also learn a great of those creatures, too. And I absolutely LOVE your personality You rock!

[@madhatt3r93]

Doves are so precious, theres a large flock near my home and i love to listening to their cooing, since i was a kid it always was a reminder of upcoming summer and vacations 🌞

[@norainnoflowers1551]

i’ve been enamored with the idea of getting a bird as a pet. I really liked this video for how educational it was! And I’m glad I chose this to add to my arsenal of research before I decide to choose to acquire a bird hehehe! Voodoo and Presto are adorable!

[@LorisHartland]

Oh my gosh the intro 💗👏🏻😭 they are all so precious! I love them alllllllllll your doves are so beautiful 🕊 I love your ferrets, so sweet & playful 💗 wonderful video Em!

[@moldybandshirt1045]

Lori’s Hartland hi

[@marjoriehackworth6539]

Oh hi lori

[@bigbadspikey]

I wasn't planning on watching a 26min video, but I did. Great content. No boring parts.

[@FrankMEsq-Infiniti]

To my surprise I have a pair of mourning doves that come to visit me every day. This was so informative and I highly appreciate the economy mix suggestion. Totally subscribed.

[@LG-jb9zs]

ive been thinking a lot about getting pet birds when I get a proper place of my own, and between finches and doves/pigeons. I'm way too sensitive to loud, high-pitched noises for a budgie or cockatiel, but i actually find the beeping and the cooing really pleasant. So I'm watching videos from people who have these birds and some day I'll have my own

[@JemiDove]

What food troughs do you use? They seem ideal for containing seeds and preventing the birds from crapping in them.

[@gillermo44]

I use canary seeds really does the trick

[@JemiDove]

@@gillermo44 My question was on the food troughs (container, if that's clearer), not the type of food I use. But yes, I use canary seeds too since my pet shop doesn't sell dove-specific seeds.

[@lifewithlaffy7931]

@@JemiDove my local shop does things like that also I think the food container is a wooden rabbit hay feeder.I think you can find them at petsmart.

[@gamesmaster1060]

@@JemiDove Just go to any farm or shop that sells corn (peas maze sunflower seeds, other various seeds)

[@jkrenz77]

I rescued two pigeons as babies a few years ago now. One was “scalped” badly and I couldn’t believe he survived. Needed round-the-clock care and at that time I was unemployed…so it was perfect for him and I! Found the other one a year later. They’re doing well, although the one is disabled and has only one eye. Pigeon forums online helped and certainly, I’m still not an expert so I love your videos. They provide additional info and I appreciate them! Thank you!😉

[@Cat-io4ly]

This was really helpful! I've always been afraid of most birds but I am so in love with Doves / Pigeons and they're the only birds I would want. I'll book mark this for when I have the space to care for a couple!

[@kv7310]

Yess! The intro was so beautiful! I love doves and pigeons so much, i hope to have some eventually

[@Emzotic]

Artsy Animal Lover Thank you Artsy! Pigeons and doves get looked down on because they’re thought of as ‘unclean’ but that’s just not true :)

[@kv7310]

Emzotic yes! birds are meticulous when it comes to preening themselves, such a bad rap they are given.

[@ezer2401]

OMG the Intro was the cutest thing ever I love you and your mini zoo lol ❤️

[@Emzotic]

Ezer Aww thank you!!!

[@jordync8262]

I have two java doves and I am glad to know that you knew everything and treat them great!!! :)

[@craftychicken7325]

22:32 Voodoo is so bright right here! Her and Presto are so pretty! I have an Inca dove so seeing the bright white is very stunning.

[@elle8131]

This is so weird, I was just doing research on keep doves today! Anyway, love you so much!!!

[@LemonadeSour]

Yes! Thank you, can’t wait to watch. Really love your doves there so cute!!!

[@LemonadeSour]

Also just noticed your Christmas logo

[@musicthroughthenight]

I’m so jealous of the snow! It’s gotta be cold tho, you could see your breath 😭

[@iampluto7688]

Where i live i dont get snow :(

[@Saccillia]

It is fun to look at and fun to play in (for 15 minute increments). But come time to drive or shovel it, you learn to dislike it.. so come upstate, park yourself in a coffee shop, and enjoy the sight.

[@veronicadiaz7951]

Ikr here in FL we get none 😢😖

[@1zofie]

Dont be jealous... Trust me 😣 in Denmark we did not have as much snow as last year but is Cold as ....

[@1zofie]

@Winter Soldier Yeah! This summer was one of the hottest in years here in Denmark 😱 we normaly have a week with warm weather and then back to normal danish weather....but this global Warming is attacking us

[@NymphadoraTheTemplar]

what a lovely and adorable and informative video. so cute to watch you interact with your doves and your voice is pleasant to listen to. Thank you for this video

[@miss-megative2683]

Em!! Your intro is sooo cute! You looked like you were chilly while filming haha.

[@Emzotic]

miss-megative Thank you! Yes! I was chilly!

[@georgelozano187]

Love the video what a beautiful bird! 🕊

[@ashleymitchell9335]

Ive had Albino Ringneck Doves for about 10 years. We've bred them for the longest time (by accident) and gave them to lovely homes, but we eventually kept two males that were the result of our breeding, Bigboy and Joe Jr.. I absolutely love my boys

[@MellenNorway]

I love how informative and enthusiastic your videos are! You're like a British Steve Irwin, I love it!

[@mj6962]

Thank you for sharing your wisdom and experience with us! (quite a lot of commercials tho) My white dove ‘Hootie’ always preferred the little, cream colored, round seeds. He never ate anything oblong, or colored. I guess he was a picky eater. lol 😊

[@noodle4693]

I found a injured dove in my yard and adopted it and this helped, thanks!

[@talvarado2834]

How is it doing?

[@noodle4693]

@@talvarado2834 really good thanks! im feeding hiim seeds and hes doing really good

[@murrtravis1]

They're soo white & clean & beautiful looking! Awww I just wanna give them a cuddle. 😍

[@dugtoes5603]

Other kids are watching tv programs like Sophia the first and whisker haven, and then you get my kids who watch you!! Your Chanel is amazing and thankyou for making your videos so educational and fun!💕

[@lunathestoryteller2433]

you can tell how much stress danny had put her under then. she looks so much better now compared to then. incredible..

[@gingfreecs6631]

This made me tear up a little bit seeing as how I had raised an orphaned dove after a hurricane hit and she had flown away hours ago after a mishap on my part. I'm happy she's in her natural habitat but kinda sad seeing as it was enjoyable to raise a dove from a little "vulture" to a "dive bombing hawk" as my dad called her.

[@bubbleteabeatboxx]

I live in Africa and these are my fav birds. I have had a whole aviary of them! So sweet.

[@ptyahweh6012]

Hello, I'm the pigeon owner who commented on past videos. Just want to thank you so much for a great and informative video. I think both of my pigeons are molting feathers too. Take care, keep up the awesome work!

[@ceciliax2658]

Loving your videos, as always! And this was a very helpful video as well!

[@Emzotic]

Caterpillar AJ Thank you Caterpillar!!!

[@kenedic7495]

hhhh your doves are soooooo pretty! i love them so much!

[@lolaishere187]

I love the way they move around.

[@candymilkshake]

Was thinking of getting diamond doves and then you post this. So now I AM getting diamond doves. Thanks for the info 💕

[@ashsmith1912]

Can you do a video of your reptile room please

[@Emzotic]

Ash Smith I’m considering it :)

[@evanlipps1372]

Plz do one. I want to see ur amazing reptiles

[@Rabeaumbra]

I gotta see those monitors!!

[@stevensmith9046]

Gday Miss Emzotic.I really do like birds as well Australian birds The Rosella, Magpie, kookaburra, and cockatoos are my absolute favorites.They have all got a bit of cheekiness to the nature.. Miss Emzotic you and Danny.Have a nice Christmas.👍🐒👍🐷👍🐒👍🐷👍

[@Emzotic]

steven Smith You have great taste in birds!

[@safirasabiotaveira7822]

Hope u and ur animals are having a great day! Love u Em❤️❤️❤️

[@astro388]

I love watching your videos and my mum loves me watching your videos too as I’m homeschooled and I learn a lot! I love you Emmm ♥️ ❤️

[@vixieeful8573]

*omg doves are beautiful creatures and love your creature feature videos ^^*

[@Emzotic]

Valerie _Wolfie Thank you so much!

[@tasha_111_]

Great video!👏 I'd like to add that while keeping females that are of age to lay eggs it is extremely important to make sure that the bird is at a correct body weight and is being fed a proper an well balanced diet. A laying female will use alot of her reserves, calcium, energy, ect in order to form an lay her eggs so make sure your compensateing for the lost calcium an vitamins. Also I'm not sure if doves are similar to parrots in the sense that they can get fatty liver disease quit easily, but it's worth looking into. **It's also good to do a check in the room before letting your birds out to explore. Most people don't think about these kinds of things but the smallest mistake can kill your bird.. Make sure anyone in the house is aware that they're coming out, keep all pets that could harm them separate, ceiling fans are not friends with flighted birds so make sure they are off, like Em said put some stickers up so they don't fly into any windows, basically common sense stuff that could save your birds life. Wow that was long lol 🕊️

[@seraphimvolkerts5275]

my wife and I just got a ringneck dove and this was very helpful, thank you!

[@isobelcann5546]

Voodoo and Presto are so cute!!! And that rabbit at the start!😍😍😍 . The ferets in the snow looked like they were having a great time.

[@norar-m1060]

I love how you just have a dusting of snow... I can't even open my doors to get outside XD Love you Em!

[@Emzotic]

NorNor The Dinocorn No way!! I’m so jealous!

[@norar-m1060]

Haha yeah, it is quite fun watching my dogs dissappear into the mounds of snow! I wished for it to snow for a long while and here it is!

[@savannahmorrison1461]

Doby and Niffler in the snow awwwww

[@Emzotic]

Savannah Morrison yes they’re ridiculously cute!!

[@savannahmorrison1461]

Emzotic the cutest!

[@LadyJackle]

Coo video :) birds are definitely fun pets and I love how your doves are so calm and unperturbed. I've got a pair of lovebirds, so not quite so calm.

[@kait33]

Love this long video !! Such beautiful doves 💕💕

[@annamooney0530]

Hope you have a lovely Christmas with your new family lots of love from Ireland. xxx ILYSSSSM! 💜💜

[@Emzotic]

guinea pigs and kitties Thank you so much! Merry Christmas!!

[@annamooney0530]

Emzotic xx

[@callummurphy3693]

I'm irish too

[@elinedevlas7301]

Doves actually are pretty intelligent! Also Tyler Rugge recently did a video on them and mentioned a study that showed that doves can actually recognize themselves in a mirror, pretty cool right?😊

[@bluewolves1016]

I love ur accent! When u say albino it sounds like albeno. I’m not making fun I understand ur struggle with not being from America but it makes my day!

[@L0ckSoul44]

Your turtledoves are so cute when you feed them!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@sydneymarie2821]

Hey Em, can you maybe do a later video on skunk care like this one. I know you have put up a nutrition video, but I would just like to see your ways of caring for your babies as I am still looking into them. Thank you!

[@ericsoto4064]

15:21 😂 they must love some fried human fingers, consider it revenge for eating bird like creatures humans!

[@Emzotic]

Eric Soto 😆😆😆

[@lhpgaming7768]

Well you learn something new everyday, that animals and doves love Christmas decorations.

[@audraelynnegrimmelhaussen8808]

My fiance has just recently had an injured spotted dove fly into their property and he's trying to take care of it. This helps a lot. Thanks.

[@lexi-dd1et]

No fair >:( She got two turtledoves! My true love was supposed to get me two turtledoves on the second day of christmas!!!!

[@ArianeVerticordia]

Hi Em ! Being the owner of a male ringneck dove since 2016, I know now they really prefer larges cages (like the ones for bunnies) so they can walk, not high cages to fly in (it's not fitting for them). I don't see this in others comments but it may have already been told to you :) Mine has a cage with all his food and water, but is also free in the house. I saved him two years ago from a bad breeder in Paris, France, and he thanks me every day with a lot of love ! xxx EDIT : Also in this video your birds don't seems to be adults already. I was told mine was a female, and at puberty it turned out to be a male... Are your birds really a male and a female now ? (They turn adults around 6 months)

[@buckoakes9895]

Agreed that doves arent all that bright, but my dove bell who i had for 10 years loooooooooved balls with little bells in them. Your doves are so beautiful

[@animalgirl4777]

Oh this vid was so helpfull! Thank you! And you take good care of all the wild animals. I acually had to raise some Wight wing doves because my local rehaber closed because of Carona virus.

[@wandererak9705]

Thank you so much!

[@Emzotic]

Wanderer Ak You’re most welcome!!

[@sierrariley9765]

That room looks chilly, I can see the condensation when you talk 😂

[@nookus7074]

Thank you so much for this video! I've been considering doves a long time but I've never known if I had the space or time for them. Thanks for making things clear :>

[@dealsirayewashington379]

Great video! I work in a nursing home with a small aviary and we used to have a pair of doves just like these. However they were a very ... Active pair and filled up the aviary pretty quickly with babies so we didn't get to keep them long I miss them they were very social and would come to us when it was time for maintenance and we could bring them out for the residents to interact with. I wish we could bring in another pair

[@ShatteredCiel]

I love how you say albino Em xD

[@Emzotic]

ShatteredCiel Thank you so much!

[@Lilmoviegirl]

My ringneck doves like playing with cat toys, like the balls(with the bells taken out) and they also LOVE their platforms! I use the same kind that you showed. Mine love hopping from platform to platform. My female dove loves to push the ladder around that's in their cage. She doesn't use the ladder, she just pushes it around. I don't feed mine vegetables though, as I've read from a ringneck dove breeder that doves actually can't digest vegetation, because they do not have the organ that is needed in order to digest vegetables(Can't think of what it's called, it's on the tip of my tongue. Starts with a c?) so it just goes right out without them taking any nutrition from the veggies, and can also upset their stomachs. It seems like there are different opinions though on sprouts because some say that they can't digest it, and others can but only if you feed them whole the tails(new growth) are very small

[@Lilmoviegirl]

Also, it's fun to think of fun foraging toys for them! A lot of parrot foraging toys are too complex for them to figure out, but mine seem to like it when I sprinkle some seed into plastic fake grass mats and have them forage and pick all of the seeds out of it(Just make sure they don't swallow any of the fake grass, of course)

[@Emzotic]

Space Thank you so much for your contribution to this video! Xxx

[@CataclysmicGrin]

@@Lilmoviegirl Thank you for your information! I was looking for more enrichment for my doves! also love your Ibuki profile pic!

[@alixiahxnkinnn4870]

I’m getting Chinese spotted doves for my Aviary this was a big help !

[@atomiccryptonite5201]

You're such an inspiration

[@atomiccryptonite5201]

I do have a short question though! Will a female crested gecko lay infertile eggs on a regular basis, even though they've never been paired to a male? That's the only thing I'm a bit confused on at the moment, I've found nothing but mixed info :(

[@minniesfigures158]

Your ferrets are so cute! I want ferrets some day!

[@Emzotic]

Andrea Kitten they’re wonderful animals!

[@minniesfigures158]

Emzotic yeah haha ❤️💕

[@ZoesZoo]

I love seeing no dislikes 😄

[@ArielAtchley]

They are absolutely beautiful!

[@chevycreezy]

Thanks for all the great info!

[@Fish-um7dh]

Would you say they're good beginner birds? Parrots and cockatoos (or anything else with a hooked beak honestly) make me really nervous up close due to some past experiences I've had, so I've never had a pet bird. I didn't actually realize average people could own doves until you got Presto and Voodoo, so I've been waiting on a video dedicated just to them.

[@inuyubi]

Fish Usually beginning birds are cockatiels, Bourke Parakeets, Budgies, and Lovebirds are all sweet and amazing birds. Hooked beaks don’t hurt unless the bird is wild or treated poorly.

[@gregs605]

Yes, Ringneck doves are excellent beginner birds, they are very easy to care for.

[@StarryNightxx]

Fish a bit late but my first birds were actually finches. While they arent as fancy, fun and exotic theyre low maintence happy birds who like to snuggle with each other and sing. They can be a bit messy though.

[@HollyHummingbirdriver]

ᴘᴀɴɪᴄ yes

[@alanahgrant4541]

I think doves would make a great first bird, and so would cockatiels. I personally don't keep small birds like parakeets, budgies, and finches because I have a fear of them escaping and ending up stuck in a small place that I can't reach in to pull them out of.

[@jasminesmirnoff3543]

When will you do a ferret care video? I can't wait! I am getting a ferret the 27th, it is a male and his name will probably be Oscar!

[@Emzotic]

Jasmine T That’s my next pet care video :) I’m filming tomorrow x

[@LuneriaSolaris]

I'm in love with all of your animals! I'm getting 3 snakes (Not at the same time) and a scorpion, currently I'm going to study to be a vetenarian, I love you so much, And stay cozy!

[@falconer5830]

Thanks for the help! Just got a tangerine Ringneck dove a few days ago and he’s making out to be a great pet

[@falconer5830]

It’s a nice change of pace from the hawks and falcons as a falconer