Doves

by Soucek, Gayle A.

• ISBN13: 9780764132322
• ISBN10: 0764132326
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-01-01
• Publisher: B E S Pub Co

Summary

Provides information on how to keep the small and gentle members of theigeon family as household pets. The topics in this book include caging,utrition, health, behaviour, breeding, and genetics of common pet dovepecies.

Table of Contents

Introduction to Doves	p. 5
Traits	p. 5
Doves vs. Pigeons	p. 6
Anatomy	p. 6
Doves in the Wild	p. 6
Common Pet Species	p. 7
Enjoying Your Pet	p. 10
Choosing Your Pet Dove	p. 13
What to Expect	p. 13
Where to Begin	p. 14
Where to Find Doves	p. 15
Bringing Your Bird Home	p. 18
How-to: Choosing a Healthy Dove	p. 22
Understanding Your Dove	p. 25
The Dove's World	p. 25
Dove Behavior	p. 26
Establishing Trust	p. 27
Other Pets	p. 30
Housing Your Pet Dove	p. 33
Indoor Cages	p. 33
Outdoor Aviaries	p. 38
Cleaning and Disinfection	p. 41
Healthy Nutrition	p. 45
What Is a Healthy Diet?	p. 45
Seeds and Grains	p. 47
Pellets and Extruded Diets	p. 48
Fruits and Vegetables	p. 48
Live Food and Other Animal Proteins	p. 48
Supplements	p. 49
Keeping Your Dove Healthy	p. 53
Choosing a Veterinarian	p. 53
Signs of a Sick Bird	p. 54
Dove Diseases	p. 54
Household Dangers and Accidents	p. 61
Emergencies	p. 63
How-to: Emergency First Aid	p. 66
Breeding Doves	p. 69
Setting Up a Breeding Pair	p. 69
The Mating Ritual	p. 70
Dove Eggs and Incubation	p. 71
Raising the Chicks	p. 71
Banding and Record Keeping	p. 75
Other Dove Species	p. 77
Common Species	p. 77
Uncommon Species	p. 82
Color Mutations and Genetics	p. 85
Genetics Basics	p. 85
Diamond Dove Genetics	p. 86
Ringneck Dove Genetics	p. 90
Information	p. 92
Index	p. 94
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