Birds--General/baby doves

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Expert: Marie Charon - 12/6/2009


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Hi im Joel from Perth in WA Australia and i have two baby doves outside my window in a tree and i haven't seen there mother for 4 days i am getting worried, is this normal? and if not should take care of them and feed them? and what would i feed them with ,they are half covered in feathers

Answer
Well if their mother has abandoned the nest and you want them to survive, you will have to take them in and feed them baby bird hand-feeding formula, and then wean them to pellets, or a pellet seed mixture.

This is a great site for raising and caring for doves (just cut and paste the link into your browser:
http://www.diamonddove.info/bird05_Raising.htm

However if you take them in, they will not able to return to the wild and you will have two pet doves!

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Marie Charon

Expertise

Questions I can answer 1. rehabilitating an abused or troubled pet bird, behavioral issue's, cage and cage care, feeding questions, , most general questions, providing quality care for your bird, and guide you in taming your bird.

Experience

I run a not-for-profit exotic bird rescue, and an animal daycare/boarding service. I also have experience in resolving common behavioral issues such as biting, screaming, feather plucking, aggression, jealousy, anxiety issues, and cage bound birds.

Organizations
NCA Member

Education/Credentials
I have a B.S in Communications and Technical Writing.

Awards and Honors
Dean's List & H.S Society.

Past/Present Clients
Along with Feathered Friends Rescue, I also run Ann Arbor Pet services. This service provides dog daycare, I also provide boarding for dogs, cats, birds, and other small animals. I offer equine services, and exotic bird rehabilitation.

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