forestrose
Calgary, AB
age: 55
| I recall someone in this group saying they had a ring neck dove.
I also have one, recently adopted from the animal shelter,
and he tries to fit himself into his water dish, so I am assuming
he needs a bathtub.
I haven't found any good sites on the net about doves,
so if anyone knows of one, or can give me some information,
I would appreciate it.
I have canaries and finches, but haven't had a larger bird before.
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alicekathleen
Fresno, CA
age: 63
| My best friend at work raised doves, such gentle , pretty birds. He told me to handle my bird and let him rest
on my chest. I bet you could find a bath for a cage by looking at parrot supplies at pet store, bird shop,
or what is that pet catalogue , Drs Foster and Smith?
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forestrose
Calgary, AB
age: 55
| Thanks for replying!
This little guy is tame enough to be handled, but he doesn't like to sit with me.
That's ok, I just want to make sure I am looking after his needs properly.
I am going to the library this afternoon to see if I can find a book perhaps.
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bigsilverwolf
Phoenix, AZ
age: 50
| It's been a number of years since I raised birds...but, you're correct about them needing a bath. (pie tins work very well and are the right shape. Some birds hate the feel of the metal but you can put a washcloth in the bottom of the pan and they ususlly get over it. You can also use a plant mister or spray bottle if you want the activity to be a bit more interactive. One of my birds used to love taking a shower with me so much that I installed a perch in the corner for her.
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kellyabc123
Wilkes Barre, PA
age: 33
| buy a spray bottel fill it with warm water not to cold not to hot spray her with the water every other day dont use anything but water on her feathers .then she will do the rest.i spray my two parrots every other day and they love it .
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