Buyer question
How long do Dove poultry live?
Our Animal Library gives the Dove poultry a lifespan of 12–20 years.
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.
- Hardiness
- 4 out of 5 (Hardy)
- Origin
- Africa and Australia
- Best fit
- Families, first-time keepers
What to weigh
Doves are not very interactive and do not talk. They live 12 to 20 years, so plan for the long term.