Ringneck Dove Facts 

I came across this video earlier this week because we were concerned about our dove, Molly, as she was limping a little around her cage, wouldn't perch, and most noticeably, had stopped cooing. She turned 21 this year, and we've always kept her in a large cage my father built, indoors. Years ago, she clipped her foot against a ceiling fan. We took her to a vet, who said the injury was minor, but the xrays told us Molly is actually a HE, but we still always used feminine pronouns in reference to her. Over the past few years, she began limping, as the vet said would likely happen. But otherwise, she's been happy, vocal (cooing, "laughing," bowing) and affectionate. When she grew quiet recently, and didn't seem well, I checked with a vet who said to wait another day, but as long as she had her appetite and was drinking water, not to be too concerned. Her behavior was probably due to age, and the aches of the old injury. Thankfully, she's back to perching and cooing her heart out.

My dove is about 22 years old.

I've had my ring neck dove for almost 18 years. I've had him since he was about a month old. He doesn't play, coo or laugh a lot like he used to, but he's still hanging on in there ☺💗

Hello... Had a brown ringneck for 30 years... Miss that little guy... Been raising doves for 40 years... Love them...

I have a 26yo ringneck dove home. I got him when he was about a year old. Wonderful pet.

12 years? Wow.. Mine lived nearly to 21..but he was killed. I miss having ring necks.

Love my ringneck doves so very much. Thank you for sharing 🩵🕊🩵🕊🩵🕊 I've spent the last 2 days decorating their aviary. They love it. Hee hee🙌💃🏻

i hade a ring necked dove once.they are so sweet and nice.

beautiful bird. a calm and clear voice that is easy to listen to, and interesting facts. what a nice video. Thank you for this video.

I have 2 doves. A male ring neck dove named Della (thought girl at first and my first dove was Perry Peace hence Della). And my other dove I believe is a Eurasian Collared dove named Peetie. I inherited her from my mom. Perry Peace lived 10 years but got some sort of tumor twords end of life. I seldom let my doves out together because Della bites at Peetie hard. However I have 2 cockatiels too. The younger one loves to snuggle with Della and preen his feathers! Its very sweet to see.

Good video thanks for your facts

just got one of these and youtubes recommendations have blessed me with this treasure video woohoo

They are actually sweet birds and quite amusing. Sadly I was allergic to one and it went to a woman who owned a ton of them. They are good birds to have. One warning, they are messy and they crap as big as cats or small dogs

I own four ring necks. My pair mulan (brown) and mushu (white) were sitting on an egg and I didn’t notice after 6 days. I was about to chuck out the egg because they usually lay infertile eggs but I decided to candle it and there was a baby growing! so ya know I put back the egg and am waiting for a baby to hatch :)

❤️ these white 🕊 they’re really sweet.

Beautiful bird and great video, thank you

I got my two doves 11 years ago from a friend who got them at a flea market for my 10th birthday. I'm not exactly sure what their ages are since they were already big in size when I got them. One is gray with red eyes and the other is light brown with honey brown eyes. They are sweet to me but they fight with each other so much that we had to put them in individual cages. I have high hopes they will live another decade or so. They are so energetic and adorable little guys. :)

Thanks for the info man. I've always wanted a bird, might consider a dove after some more research.

omg so cute

Great video dave

The record is 29 yrs

My dove lived almost 17 years.

wow... they can live up to pretty long... I'm thinking of buying one, but being currently studying and in an apartment (for during my studies), I'm sure I would be ready for the time investment (and I don't know if birds are allowed... I pretty much only know that cats are).

I just at rescued my dove that was out of the nest she’s with me for about almost 2 weeks now I was wondering if I start releasing it in about two months or is that too early?

A couple of those come visit me every day at lunch, i give them bread or rice. Should i feed them so often? I'm aftraid they might become too dependent and stop searching for food by themselves? They disappear for some months near spring and when they return they look very thin, also when they returned this year, the male had a wound on his chest.

I had a diamond dove who was born normal. But after 6 year's her top beak started going to the right and her bottom went to the left. She died because at that point she couldn't eat her food no more. I'm curious if it was the seeds or a health condition. I'd love your opinion on this!

I love ur info hi from adelaide Australia ps I have a tame ring neck dove :)

Hi I rescued this beautiful dove ...thx..

My dove ( about 5 years old ) is not using her left leg. Happened overnight .. she fine otherwise.. eating and flying very well . Any idea what could cause it ? She does lay eggs too

By the way, I neglected to say in my rambling post, Thank you for the informative video. 😊

I have a male and a female for over two years love them so much they have had so many eggs and we have 4 of the babies but this time I saw a big difference. In the way that babies been taking care of and I had to put one out it didn't make it and the other looks like it's weak I don't thing it's going to make it because it's week and the dad and mom are ot feeding the bird . My question to you is should I take it out and say goodbye. And do the birds know if the baby is going to die because it wants to be feed put no has no energy to hold its head up

Is all doves as calm and tame as the ringneck doves? I was thinking about getting some pure white doves would they be as calm? Also do you let your ringneck doves out for free fly? thank you

16 years ago I found one out in my horse corral , it must have been attacked by a Crow because it had a broken wing and under its wing it had been badly bitten. I used neosporin under the wing and the bite wound healed up good , but the broken wing did not mend well , so I've had my little friend 16 years , not sure how old the ring neck dove was to begin with. Really good bird , it finally let's me Pat it on the head and gently Pat it's back. I named this little sweetie 》 Dover. Not sure if it's male or female. It doesn't matter.

Hey mate I have 1 ringneck dove on its own I don't know the sex of him as I rescued him from a shelter. He lives in a very large cage and I was wondering if I could put some Australian zebra finches in there as company plus I just love them. Thanks

Do you use diapers or anything for your doves?

Nice video for those considering getting a Dove. Minnesota? Me too. I keep my 3 in an indoor Aviary 3D x 4H x 6L. I try to let them out everyday. They love to stay in my home office, on my keyboard, desk, shoulder, my hand, etc... always near me or on me. They are about 8 yr now. I also have Pigeons and Chickens. One Pigeon, Simon, 13 yrs old Modena (retired), now gets to permanently live in the house loose in the Family Room. He is a important member of our family, my constant companion, even goes camping with us. The Pigeons and Chickens have an outdoor solar heated Aviary, free to roam the yard. . . You may? be interested in an indoor Dove Door I made? I will post it here soon. I also made special perches for the birds to be free in the house. Easy to clean.

Difference on Male and a Female Ringneck doves?

I enjoyed. going to get a breeding pair I believe. have 22 year old cockatiel that needs a friend

My bird is 17 years old. Her female companion died a month ago and now she is limping like her friend did before passing. I worry that she is going down the same path. How can I help her to live longer?

we have a wild population in my garden it is backed onto over a hundred 5 acer plots so it's a safe haven in a populated area I live in ireland there's at least 4 breeding pairs with 3 healthy chicks from the pair in our garden and iv about counted 8 other youngsters we had a magic view from my room into there nest and saw them hatch,grow and fledge and seem to be doing well it's hard to know who's who now cos this year's chicks feathers are in, im unsure if they stay around all winter I put up boxes but anything could take up residence in them..I read there's only 500 coated breeding wild pairs between Europe and Asia, none of these birds have rings.

They were very abundance in the wild in Miami.

Thanks for the video! this was very helpful. I plan to get an Orange ring neck dove in just a few weeks, and I was curious: Is there any difference in the attitude, from white to orange? Also I live in New England, and was a little concerned about the cold weather, Are there any tips you can give on keeping them comfy during the winter season?

I want to get one too just have to wait to lower my pet amount lol

I'm thinking about getting a bird, and doves seem like a good way to go. My question is, since I am starting college soon and will be out of the house 6-8 hours a day, should I get two birds instead of one? I've heard they will bond with each other more than me if I do that, but I'm more concerned about the bird's health than how close it is to me. If I have two doves, will they still bond with me? I definitely don't want them breeding, so should I get two females or two males together? I only have the room for one cage, so I'd prefer if they are able to be housed together. While I would prefer males, would they fight? Very helpful video, by the way.

Which country/continent are they commonly found?

Where can I buy one or two

Does it hurt when they bite or attack with the sharp beak

I got a question. We have a ringneck dove. In South Dakota

We have a 4month old dove uhh what it is the proper food for them to eat and how many times do we have to feed them a day? Thanks :)

Are they okay to get even if you aren't home 8 hours a day? I'm a student but I'm really interested in getting one. Do they need to be in pairs? Because I'm not really interested in breeding. Thanks!

Where can I buy dives in Minnesota?

Hello hope you come across this comment but i plan on getting a pair of ring neck doves later this week but the people im getting them from have more than 50! how can i tell a male and female? i really want to get a pair 💕

And how can i tell if my ringneck dove is female or male? Thanks

My dove is 5 years old

Are ringneck dove, same like laughing doves

Please someone i need your help my ring neck dove was attacked by a cat 2 days ago and he was wounded on the back(between his wings).the wound isnt deep but it covers like 2×2cm square. and since then he didnt eat a single wheat.I tried to handfeed him but after a while he started to vomit and all the food i forced him to eat was out(i fed him some boiled non oiled rice too)😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭and now he even doesnt drink his water.i cant even take him to the vet for all of them are closed cuz of this covid19 problme. Anyone please i dont know whatto do and he is going to die😭😭😭😭😭

My dove is 32 and his father lived to be 31.

鳩ちゃん、愛してる💟💟💟

There are many beautiful Ringneck doves in need of homes in shelters and rescues all over the US. Please- don't buy, don't breed- adopt! (Replace real eggs with fakes for hatch control- see more info here: www.pigeonrescue.org/about/downloads/)

I have never owned a bird, on this level, in my life! I've always owned chickens and since last march, I have become an owner of two lovely, but ridiculously easily shy and fearful male ducks! LOL! But, with that said, I am really, REALLY contemplating getting a ringneck dove. Now, I know they are illegal to have, but I would rather have a mourning dove. But, since they are protected by federal law, a ring neck doves seems right up my ally! However, again, I've never owned a bird of this magnitude and level before. I've been reading up on the care and all of that for a few days now. I believe I want a female ringneck only because I feel like she would be quieter and easy to train (I gotta learn how to train an animal period! LOL!), and easy to bond, clean after, all of that. So, are there any tips for a newbie like me that I may not have read up on?

Have you ever eaten them? I have lots of them in my yard, I talked to a game and fish guy and he says I can shoot them year round here in AZ because they are an invasive species to AZ... I was actually looking for a video on cooking them, but now you say they are pets and somewhat lost my appetite... Help me get it back!

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