For over 30 years I have
kept and bred many species exotic doves, from small ground doves
to large Victoria
Crowned Pigeons. However
in recent years I have narrowed my collection to a selection
of fewer species that I have come to really like. The Luzon Bleeding
Heart dove is probably my single most favorite species, they
are very attractive. The first Bleeding
heart I purchased
in 1973 lived for over 27 years.
Many of the other rare
doves that I keep are slow to mature and to breed; however, they
can be quite productive, some pairs raising several clutches
per year for many, many years, well in to their teens! We have
a lot of success, which I assure you has come gradually over
25 years of breeding doves. Other doves which I particularly
enjoy are the Luzon
Bleeding Heart Doves,
Golden
Heart, CelebesYellow
Breasted, New Guinea
Pheasant Pigeons and
Greenwing(photo
of unknown origin). They
are all very colorful and beautiful doves. I do not consider
many of these birds to be suitable for the beginner. People who
often begin with a rare, hard to breed dove become quickly discouraged
and before you know it they quite and sold the birds.
Of the doves that I keep
which I do consider suitable for a beginner are, Laceneck Dove,
Barshoulder Dove, Zebra Dove, and the Greenwing Dove.
As time permits I will
supply some information on each of the various species that I
keep. So keep checking to see what's new with the exotic dove
site! Don't hesitate to email me if you want information about
a particular bird.
Plus check out
this Brand New book on Diamond Doves that is for sale
My
Passenger Pigeon -
Newest addition to my bird collection!
