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michaelrice Loyal user Ireland 257 Posts |
I have a parakeet and as you already know they are not the magicians choice. What I am trying to say is do you think there would be much difference in taking care of a dove as opposed to a budgie? Are doves easier to train then budgies?
If I was getting doves I would like to house them outside, would this be ok? Would it make a difference in training them? I was doing a bit of research and came across this: http://www.g2meyer.com/dovecote/index.html Do you think this would be suitable for performing doves? Mike~ |
Shaner316 Loyal user St. Catharines, ON. Canada 213 Posts |
I have been thinking of building one of these myself. I went ahead and ordered these plans. I will let you know what they are like when I get them.
Posted: May 31, 2005 2:19pm -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Alright, well I just got the plans for this and they look pretty good. Nothing to complicated to build (Hurray for me, I am a magician, NOT a handyman LOL) It even has tips on how to winterize it if you live in a cold winter area (Like me!) The only thing you may have to change on the design is that it is ment to be placed on a picnic table or other such thing (No legs) But They cannot be to hard to add on. As far as budgies and doves go, I believe doves are much easier to train (I have 2 doves and a budgie myself) I have personally had no luck with my budgie. Although if memory serves me correctally, I believe Dan Sperry use a budgie in his act, so it is possible to train them properly I guess. |
michaelrice Loyal user Ireland 257 Posts |
I have a basic plan in mind, legs wouldn't be much of a problem. I was thinking of building something like a rabbit hutch with a few perches and all the extra needs. Do you think I would be able to make this hutch without buying the plans? I suppose I should know the answer to that myself.
Thanks for the input, I will see if I can come up with a plan similar to the one in the picture. Maybe you would be so kind as to PM me the dimensions? LOL Mike~ |
tdowell2007 Loyal user Springfield, IL 267 Posts |
Hi Mike,
A large parrot cage also works well. Depends on how many doves you are housing. They definately need room to fly! But, the one I use easily breaks down for transport and is super easy to clean. Just a thought! Tony |
xxxRoyxxx Loyal user 218 Posts |
I know from bird breeders that metal is much better than wood, when building an aviary or other cage outside. This helps to prevent mites etc from making a home out of your doves/doves home...
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Daniel Faith Inner circle Neenah, Wisconsin 1526 Posts |
Metal is very bad to use for perches. Especially in the winter time. A bird feet will freeze to the perch. In addition if you keep the birds outside in a cold climate metal is not your best choice. It provides no insulation at all. Wood does. One should use insulation and a heater in either case.
Daniel Faith
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Dave Scribner Assistant Manager Lake Hopatcong, NJ 4849 Posts |
Another tip for an outdoor aviary is to use flat perches about 3 inches across rather than round ones. Doves sit on their feet in cold weather to keep them warm and a round perch will not allow this to happen.
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tdowell2007 Loyal user Springfield, IL 267 Posts |
Hi Daniel,
I certainly didn't mean to imply to use metal for their perches. I use wood, with sandpaper covering on them. I apologize if my post wasn't as clear as it should have been. Thanks for clearing up my thoughts! Tony |
xxxRoyxxx Loyal user 218 Posts |
Neither did I mean to imply to use metal for perches... Again, as I have found from bird breeders, having an outside cage made of metal is helpful; wood can provide a home for pests etc..., especially if wild birds, dogs or other animals are prevalent. Yes, a heater can help, depends where you live; winters are not too cold in my area and doves are tough animals...
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Dave Scribner Assistant Manager Lake Hopatcong, NJ 4849 Posts |
Since we're talking about perches, another good idea, at least one that I found useful is to have different size perches. Depending on the size of the cage, you should have flat ones and round ones. This lets the birds exercise their feet and gives them a good grip. I have perches in front of my feeders that are smaller in diameter than the other perches. That way they are forced to open and close their feet.
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Nick Wait Inner circle Lichfield, UK 1042 Posts |
For the 6 doves mentioned, what are the dimensions?
Thanks Nick |
Bill Hegbli Eternal Order Fort Wayne, Indiana 22797 Posts |
Klamm's Magic has plans for an outside cage. Check out their web for details.
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