Dove (Ringneck, Diamond)

Poultry · Pigeon · 0 live listings

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.

At a glance

Purpose
Pet, aviary
Origin
Africa and Australia
Adult weight
1–6 oz by species
Lifespan
12–20 years
Eggs
Two eggs a clutch
Best fit
Families, first-time keepers
Species
Poultry
Category
Birds
Group
Pigeon
Also known as
Ringneck dove, Diamond dove
Papers
5 categories
NoiseSoft cooing
HardinessHardy
Egg outputTwo eggs a clutch
Beginner fitGreat first bird

Scales follow breed-club and veterinary consensus; individual animals vary. Listings show what each seller has on file.

The tradeoffs, honestly

Doves are not very interactive and do not talk. They live 12 to 20 years, so plan for the long term.

Common questions

Are doves good pets?

Yes. They are gentle, quiet and easy to care for.

What health checks should doves have?

Ask about canker (trichomoniasis) treatment and paramyxovirus vaccination if they share space with pigeons. Look for clear eyes, clean nostrils and a clean vent.

Can doves live alone?

They are social and do best in pairs.

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Health tests to ask for
NPIP flock certificationMarek's vaccinationHatch record on fileAvian influenza surveillance resultVeterinary exam on file

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