What Do Baby Doves Eat - What To Feed Baby Doves

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[@LenieBiasura16H]

How many times do we have to feed them in a day? I found a lil helpless one about between 1 to 2 weeks old.

[@zoooloogist]

It’s great that you’re helping the little dove! At 1 to 2 weeks old, baby doves need to be fed every 2-3 hours during the day. Make sure to provide a suitable diet, like a commercial baby bird formula. If you’re unsure, contacting a local wildlife rehabilitator for detailed advice is always a good idea.

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mourning dove feeding babies

[@Lovo369]

How long does it take for them to be able to fly? I saved one. They’re about the size of the one with the mother keeping it warm.

[@zoooloogist]

Thank you for saving the baby dove! 🕊️ Baby doves, also known as squabs, typically start to learn how to fly at around 11 to 15 days old. However, it might take a few more days for them to become fully confident and strong enough to fly longer distances. During this time, they’ll practice flapping their wings and making short flights. It’s great that you’re helping this little one out-just keep an eye on it as it develops its flying skills! If you have any more questions, feel free to ask. 😊

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@@zoooloogist Thanks! It’s flopping around with its wings. I’m trying to keep it warm. I hope he/she makes it

[@AyeshaBegam-ds6yh]

Sir best food for baby to at home please Like kitchen iteam realy sir i am to small to manage it help me sir

[@zoooloogist]

Thanks for reaching out! For newborn baby doves, it's best to use a commercial baby bird formula, which you can find at a pet store. If you can't get that right away, you can use moistened bread or cereal, finely mashed hard-boiled eggs, and mashed vegetables. Make sure the food is very soft and easy to swallow. Feed them every 2-3 hours to ensure they get enough nutrition.

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[@elikron9836]

thank you a LOT! except the formula what can i feed it with? (3 days old)

[@zoooloogist]

It’s great that you’re taking such good care of the baby dove! 😊 Since it’s only 3 days old, it’s crucial to be very careful with what you feed it. If you don’t have access to commercial dove formula, you can try a temporary alternative, but I strongly recommend consulting with a vet or a wildlife rehabilitator for the best advice. In the meantime, you can create a soft, warm mixture using soaked, mashed grains like oats or rice, combined with finely ground seeds. You can also add a small amount of mashed, boiled egg yolk for extra nutrition. Be sure the food is very soft and warmed to body temperature, but not too hot, to mimic the consistency and temperature of regurgitated food. Use a small syringe or clean dropper to feed the mixture very gently, placing the food at the tip of its beak to encourage it to swallow naturally. It’s important to feed the dove frequently, about every 2-3 hours, but avoid overfeeding. Remember, this is just a temporary solution, and it’s crucial to seek professional guidance as soon as possible to ensure the dove gets the right care and nutrition at this critical stage.

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[@Arthur_morgan_Official]

They eat rice

[@zoooloogist]

Actually, they primarily eat a substance called "crop milk" produced by their parents in the first few weeks of life. As they grow older, they gradually transition to a diet of seeds and grains, but rice isn't typically a staple in their diet. It's always important to feed wildlife the appropriate food to ensure they stay healthy! 😊

[@Arthur_morgan_Official]

@@zoooloogist thank you but im in egypt once i found a baby dove scared a took it and i fed it rice Egyptian doves eat rice and also have a different mourning sounds

[@zoooloogist]

@@Arthur_morgan_Official You're welcome! It's awesome that you were able to help the baby dove when it was scared. Doves can definitely adapt to different environments, and I can see how they might eat rice in Egypt. It's really interesting to hear about the different mourning sounds they have too. Thanks for sharing that-it’s always cool to learn about how wildlife varies in different parts of the world! 😊

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