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May 6, 2020

dove pair problem


I have whit dove my question is how to now if there is both female or Male or female


Answer:

Hi Zain,

The white doves are a domesticated mutation of the Ring Necked Dove that is found in Africa. as I mentioned, you can only go by behavior or if you know the bird is laying eggs. The male will strut and bow to the female, puffing up his throat and making a loud cooing sound. The female will generally only make a soft cooing and does not do the physical display that the male does. If you have not observed any of this courting, then you may have 2 females.

Thank you for asking Lafeber,

Brenda

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