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Diamond Doves...should I?


BMustee

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At my work we have a bunch of diamond doves and I'm really thinking hard about getting a pair. The big reason I think I like them is my godfather was a magician and he had a bunch of trained white doves for his tricks. Every time I went over to his house I could hear all the doves cooing and calling one another and every time I hear the doves at work I think of him...he died a few years back. I have two large cages I keep my finches in...both are 36x21x62 and I believe the inside hieght is like 42...One cage has 3 pairs and the other has only 2 pairs. I have read that ddoves can get picked on pretty bad by finches, but most people keep finches in much smaller cages then mine, and none of the info about finches and the ddoves mention cage sizes when there are conflicts between them. My store doesn't get them in very often and right now we have a very nice selection so now is the time to get them. I know not many of you on the forum have finches, but I still would like to know what you think.

 

Here are some pics I found online of what they look like for anyone that doesn't know what they are.

 

 

This is a ddove in a canary nest.

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Here is one on a branch

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Oh very pretty Berna, I say if you want them then get them, you only live once.

 

You say the finches will pick on the doves, aren't the doves bigger than the finches, looks like it would be the other way around. I have a fince but only 1 so I wouldn't know about any picking they might do.

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I know, I thought it would be the other way too. I asked a breeder what her thought were and she told me that the ddoves kept the finches from nesting. I would think the doves would stay out of the finches way because they stay near the ground and the finches like top hang out at the top. I know which female I want already. She is really light like the one in the nest pic, I just need to start watching the males and find one with a good temperment...I noticed a couple males that seemed a bit "pecky".

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Berna, you can keep Diamond doves and finches together and they actually get along just wonderful!! People always say the finches will pick any other birds...not true. I have my canaries and finches together, they are fine. Also Macawlover(emily) runs a couple aviaries and they have diamond doves, finches, canaries, and even button quail. They all get along splendid. Also MissMarley has finches and Diamond doves together in a large cage and has never had a problem with them fighting. Macawlovers finches also breed succesfully, and so do the doves. So I say go for it!!!;)

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That is SO good to hear Momma. I really don't know anyone personally that is really into finches and other aviary birds...I'm the person everyone comes to at the pet store for answers on finches. I think you just sealed the deal for me!:laugh:

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They are very messy. And need to be able to fly.

We have both out on the farm where I work and they are not in the same flight cause of the problems you spoke of. Most of the diamonds are gone now and most that is left is the ring neck doves.

The doves are in a flight that is about 60 deep 10 wide and 12 tall. The finches are in one much smaller.

Now if you could set up an outdoor avairy....<br><br>Post edited by: Tari, at: 2008/03/05 19:39

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Oh yes they are messy...but so are the finches! I guess it is possible that some would have problems but those 2 people I know that have them together, love them being together and have never had any problems at all. I would assume it depends on each individual bird though, since you honestly never do know if they will take to eachother!! But if the Cage is large enough and they can get their flight time, It should work out fine.

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OMG, they are messy then no way, I can't have a messy bird, ha ha ha:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

 

Berna, why don't you just purchase some more cages and then you can have them separated, the finches in one and the doves in another, you know you want to so just do it:laugh: :whistle: :P

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Yeah...I already have 10 finches...what more could 2 ddoves do?!?:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

 

I will put the ddoves in with the most calm of my finches. The new pair of Stars are a bit nasty so they will move to the other cage and the old set of stars will move in with the ddove and a very shy pair of Gouldians. The Owls and the other set of Gouldians are a little too much for the ddoves I would think but I'm sure the other set of stars would be able to hang with them.

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If you do get them I would be prepaired to house seperate just in case.

But that being said why not some new toys for the birds you do have? Or spend a day doing some extra cleaning? Or how about a new play stand or new cage or....

Anyway you get the idea. lol Don't want you to get in over you head. There are days I feel I have two too many pet birds.<br><br>Post edited by: Tari, at: 2008/03/05 19:55

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Finches don't use play stands...I just got a second huge cage when I got the new star finches...and I do a top to bottom cleaning once a week already on all three of my cages. Trust me, I know all about being ready for different housing, I have a few smaller cages that they could use if being with the finches didn't work out. I don't buy birds on total impulse...I have been thinking about getting the ddoves for almost a year now and have spent hours and hours plotting what I would do if any of the "ifs" were to happen. I did the same thing when I got the second set of stars and the two sets of Gouldians.

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I really hope you do get them, you will love them!! Like i said I have ringneck doves and they are sooo cool!! The majot down fall for them is if they are nesting...PEW!!! LOL!! But thats an easy fix and they are way bigger than the diamond doves!! Here are my doves...well ok one of them!!

 

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Well, guess what everyone...I'm up to 13!

 

I stopped into my pet store after a doctors appt. yesterday and brought home two very sweet ddoves! When I got them home I went to put them into the cage and both of them did not want to leave my hands. What I'm planning on doing with these guys is have them be somewhat tame...although they already are to some extent. I let all the finches out to free-fly when I clean the cages (with Elmo in the bathroom) so when I let them out I will give extra attention to them. I may even let them out more then the finches as well. Elmo already like to have his bathroom time, so when he is in there I'll start letting the doves out. Once they are settled in I'll take some pictures.

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