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luke1
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Does anyone know if barbary doves are the same as ringneck doves?
I have googled it but then this guy just told me they were different and now im totally confused?? |
Tuesday February 27, 2007 5:49 pm |
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shirin
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They are the same, but the correct taxonomic name for them is ringed turtle dove  |
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Tuesday February 27, 2007 6:15 pm |
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luke1
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Location: UK |
Oh rite thanks for that. So the collared dove that are wild here, are the same also? |
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Wednesday February 28, 2007 7:23 pm |
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shirin
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Luke, there's also the Eurasian collared dove, I think that's what you're talking about. They are slightly bigger than ring-necked, and they are not domesticated like the ringnecks. |
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Thursday March 1, 2007 1:06 am |
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luke1
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Joined: 06 Nov 2006
Posts: 313
Location: UK |
ooohhhhhhhh, thanks shirin.
Another question, how do you know if you buy a pair of birds, if they are related and you wanna breed them, will it matter if they are related, i think it would. |
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Saturday March 3, 2007 8:14 pm |
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shirin
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Hi Luke 
I don't recommend inbreeding. In some cases you can get healthy offspring, but there are also chances that your will get offspring with health problems or genetic defects. So to avoid those chances, best to just avoid inbreeding altogether.
There's no way of knowing if a pair you're buying are siblings or not, without genetic testing. But if you find a reputable dove fancier in your area, they won't lie to you. Just don't go to a pet store |
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Saturday March 3, 2007 8:26 pm |
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luke1
Fledgeling
Joined: 06 Nov 2006
Posts: 313
Location: UK |
I have a pair of ringnecks now! There silver ones i think there normal coloured!! I had to go into london to pick them from the shop, i think there brother and sis though, there were two eggs in their seed bowl at the shop. So no inbreeding for them! But thats a good excuse to get another pair 
There kinda friendly but very timid and iv left my camera charger on holiday  so no pics! |
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Monday March 5, 2007 4:47 pm |
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shirin
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WOOHOOO!!!!  I'm so excited for you!!!! But I'm also mad at you for leaving your camera charger!!!   I'm so anxious to see them, I bet they're beautiful! Do they have a dark ring arund their necks? Or is it pale like mines? What colour are their eyes? What does your mom think?? |
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Monday March 5, 2007 5:58 pm |
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luke1
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Joined: 06 Nov 2006
Posts: 313
Location: UK |
They have black rings round there neck. Orange and black eyes. |
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Tuesday March 6, 2007 4:55 pm |
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luke1
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Joined: 06 Nov 2006
Posts: 313
Location: UK |
I have used my old camera, here they are http://www.fluffies.org/en/flu.....ry_id=1582
I have built a cage for them and they are in the aviary. Very bad fliers, very clumsy but really friendly and there heads move like little machines! |
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Tuesday March 6, 2007 5:04 pm |
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shirin
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Aaaaaw! They are sooo beautiful  I've never see that colour! They really are silver! My KeeshMeesh needs a girlfriend, I have to keep that colour in mind! Thanks for posting the pics! I'm in love  |
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Tuesday March 6, 2007 11:47 pm |
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luke1
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Joined: 06 Nov 2006
Posts: 313
Location: UK |
They are quite timid as they have been kept in an aviary, but will step onto your hand and fly to you for the food bowl.
Oh, shirin what food have your doves got? I have given them sunflower hearts, budgie food and crushed oats. |
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Wednesday March 7, 2007 6:21 pm |
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