Buyer question
Are Dove poultry good for beginners?
Yes: our Animal Library rates the Dove poultry 5 out of 5 for beginners (great first bird).
Source: the Dove poultry page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Dove poultry in the Animal Library
The detail
Domestic doves, usually ringneck or diamond doves, are gentle birds kept in cages and aviaries. They are quiet, easy to care for and long-lived, which makes them a good fit for families and first-time bird keepers.
- Best fit
- Families, first-time keepers
- Hardiness
- 4 out of 5 (Hardy)
What to weigh
Doves are not very interactive and do not talk. They live 12 to 20 years, so plan for the long term.