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NeoShocker
The Dark Space Initiative
Scary Wormhole People
#1 - 2013-08-08 05:00:31 UTC  |  Edited by: NeoShocker
I take care of few animals. 2 cats, 3 turtles, and 3 parakeets.

A eurasian collared dove happen to fly by and is really tame. So I assumed it flew off from its owner somewhere or maybe the owner release it, I don't know. I spent 2 weeks looking for its owner, but decided to take care of it after the 2 weeks.

Researched the net for proper feeding and care. And I still got some questions I would like to know and looking for someone that is really familiar with doves, especially with eurasian collared doves (little information).
Kirjava
Lothian Enterprises
#2 - 2013-08-08 06:01:21 UTC
What kind of Dove? African or European?

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NeoShocker
The Dark Space Initiative
Scary Wormhole People
#3 - 2013-08-08 16:46:07 UTC
I believe its european. There are two kinds of it? I read over the net that it got introduced in south eastern US in the mid 1900s.
Micheal Dietrich
Kings Gambit Black
#4 - 2013-08-08 16:59:53 UTC
Was it carrying a coconut?

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Unsuccessful At Everything
The Troll Bridge
#5 - 2013-08-08 17:06:54 UTC
Micheal Dietrich wrote:
Was it carrying a coconut?


King Arthur: It could grip it by the husk!

Guard: It's not a question of where he grips it! It's a simple question of weight ratios! A five ounce bird could not carry a one pound coconut.

Since the cessation of their usefulness is imminent, may I appropriate your belongings?
Micheal Dietrich
Kings Gambit Black
#6 - 2013-08-08 17:21:04 UTC
Unsuccessful At Everything wrote:
Micheal Dietrich wrote:
Was it carrying a coconut?


King Arthur: It could grip it by the husk!

Guard: It's not a question of where he grips it! It's a simple question of weight ratios! A five ounce bird could not carry a one pound coconut.


It could be carried by an African Dove!

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Dessau
The Scope
#7 - 2013-08-08 17:39:45 UTC  |  Edited by: Dessau
My wife fosters various pigeon breeds, which I believe are quite similar to doves in most respects. We're around them everyday, so we will do our best to answer any questions.
Krixtal Icefluxor
INLAND EMPIRE Galactic
#8 - 2013-08-08 17:40:26 UTC
Almost 40 year old meme still has legs.

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Kirjava
Lothian Enterprises
#9 - 2013-08-08 18:17:45 UTC
Still has legs? Its legs are being held up by superglue ! This meme has ceased to be, it is an ex meme.

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Krixtal Icefluxor
INLAND EMPIRE Galactic
#10 - 2013-08-08 18:41:35 UTC
Kirjava wrote:
Still has legs? Its legs are being held up by superglue ! This meme has ceased to be, it is an ex meme.



When they did that sketch back then I know superglue had not been invented yet Lol

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Kirjava
Lothian Enterprises
#11 - 2013-08-08 18:44:38 UTC
Krixtal Icefluxor wrote:
Kirjava wrote:
Still has legs? Its legs are being held up by superglue ! This meme has ceased to be, it is an ex meme.



When they did that sketch back then I know superglue had not been invented yet Lol

Rewatched the sketch, it had been nailed there. Oops

Actually its been around since the 60's under a different name Cool

I remember it because of research into Kodak, why they went bankrupt. Half surprised Nokia or Google didn't make a takeover bid tbqh...

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Krixtal Icefluxor
INLAND EMPIRE Galactic
#12 - 2013-08-08 19:11:00 UTC
Kirjava wrote:
Krixtal Icefluxor wrote:



When they did that sketch back then I know superglue had not been invented yet Lol

Rewatched the sketch, it had been nailed there. Oops

Actually its been around since the 60's under a different name Cool




Yeah. Double-Stick Tape ! Big smile

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Khergit Deserters
Crom's Angels
#13 - 2013-08-08 19:33:52 UTC  |  Edited by: Khergit Deserters
In addition to a stick to perch on, doves like to have a flat place to walk around on. For example, a shelf or a board in the cage.
All birds like to be housed at at least human eye-level or higher. Having a creature approach them from above makes them nervous.
Birds are very aware of voices and sounds and vocalize a lot. When entering the room with the bird or approaching its cage, it's best to say, sing or whistle something first. It helps the bird relax and know your peaceful intentions.
Doves actually are pretty gentle. If you need to doctor the bird or hold it for some reason, it will probably won't freak out too much. Hold it gently but firmly around the wings and body and talk to it. It will get used to it in a few seconds.
Birds have fast metabolisms and need lots of water. But they tend to turn over any water container that's not fixed to the cage. A stone or something heavy in the water dish will help keep it from turning over (so that the bird always has a steady water supply).
Eurydia Vespasian
Storm Hunters
#14 - 2013-08-08 19:38:53 UTC
i'm an expert on just one kind of dove.

this kind.

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NeoShocker
The Dark Space Initiative
Scary Wormhole People
#15 - 2013-08-10 18:46:38 UTC  |  Edited by: NeoShocker
Khergit Deserters wrote:
In addition to a stick to perch on, doves like to have a flat place to walk around on. For example, a shelf or a board in the cage.
All birds like to be housed at at least human eye-level or higher. Having a creature approach them from above makes them nervous.
Birds are very aware of voices and sounds and vocalize a lot. When entering the room with the bird or approaching its cage, it's best to say, sing or whistle something first. It helps the bird relax and know your peaceful intentions.
Doves actually are pretty gentle. If you need to doctor the bird or hold it for some reason, it will probably won't freak out too much. Hold it gently but firmly around the wings and body and talk to it. It will get used to it in a few seconds.
Birds have fast metabolisms and need lots of water. But they tend to turn over any water container that's not fixed to the cage. A stone or something heavy in the water dish will help keep it from turning over (so that the bird always has a steady water supply).


Oh, doves have a preference on flat surfaces? The dove is very tame and used to people when I first brought it in. its not often a dove could relax on its back as shown here!

Beside from a cage (reasonable space), got 2 perch stand like this one for my room and my sister's and dove actually flies between the rooms on the perch stand and likes to relax on it (don't mind the reddish part on its chest, its bit of paint). And after several days of owning it, it has a surprising result that the dove mainly poops there so less poop to clean, especially on the shoulders :)

Dessau, will send a mail soonish.
Dead Eye Jon
Doomheim
#16 - 2013-08-10 20:01:47 UTC
Figure on 2-3 doves per person for a light lunch or an appetizer, or 3-5 for a main course... For 4 people, you would need:

12 doves
Kosher salt
3 tablespoons olive oil
12 bay leaves
12 sage leaves
Spanish smoked paprika
Freshly ground black pepper
About 1/4 cup melted bacon fat...

... Oh... you weren't looking for that kinda help. Sorry! OopsTwisted

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NeoShocker
The Dark Space Initiative
Scary Wormhole People
#17 - 2013-08-10 23:02:33 UTC
Dead Eye Jon wrote:
Figure on 2-3 doves per person for a light lunch or an appetizer, or 3-5 for a main course... For 4 people, you would need:

12 doves
Kosher salt
3 tablespoons olive oil
12 bay leaves
12 sage leaves
Spanish smoked paprika
Freshly ground black pepper
About 1/4 cup melted bacon fat...

... Oh... you weren't looking for that kinda help. Sorry! OopsTwisted


Hehe, nope. I am a chef, but I ain't gonna cook this one. :)
Dead Eye Jon
Doomheim
#18 - 2013-08-11 02:53:15 UTC
NeoShocker wrote:
Dead Eye Jon wrote:
Figure on 2-3 doves per person for a light lunch or an appetizer, or 3-5 for a main course... For 4 people, you would need:

12 doves
Kosher salt
3 tablespoons olive oil
12 bay leaves
12 sage leaves
Spanish smoked paprika
Freshly ground black pepper
About 1/4 cup melted bacon fat...

... Oh... you weren't looking for that kinda help. Sorry! OopsTwisted


Hehe, nope. I am a chef, but I ain't gonna cook this one. :)


Yeah, you'd need more than one to make a good meal anyway... Lol

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Khergit Deserters
Crom's Angels
#19 - 2013-08-12 15:35:22 UTC
Looks like that dove is enjoying life! o7