When you think of the term 'dove' you think of the White Dove. The White Dove has been one of the most universal symbols of love and peace throughout history!
Zeebo the Poet - 2015-09-03 It IS 'QUITE A BEAUTIFUL'sunny end of summer day here in drought ridden California,but we are happy and thankful. On the very first day of this month my wife and I witnessed 'Scruffy' ,who was born under our front steps 10 years ago eyeing a white dove perched on the tailgate of our next door neighbors pickup.. Again,he was in the front. We worry for his safety, anyway We rounded the corner from walking our 'Pit' to see the dove fly up to the neighbors roof across the street and 'Scruff' dart across the street seeking better advantage. To our 'horror' the dove lost it's footing and fluttered down to the street where upon 'Scruff' in literally 2 seconds had it in his mouth and drug it away flapping and flailing. I was like 'W..T..F' Bad sign Bad omen! That which you love, attacking that which you love! Now...I'm all guy. Bourbon, Cigars, a Father. I know it's the law of nature. I said that to myself the second this happened, but I found myself cussing GOD with blurry vision....End Of Story UHHHHH,HUH?...It is said that The Great God in the last of days shall confound the worldly wise and bring the humble fool to the heights of glory. Fast forward to 6:30am yesterday getting 'Pua' out for her morning walk. Poop bags, wipies',gloves.My back to the garage door but 'Pua' was very still, tail straight facing the street. I pressed the garage door button and immediately stepped on her leash, bent down and began to grab firmly at the leash and as I turned from my stooped position and whirled around I saw right at the spot where the door clears the concrete and elevates, a white dove, no I mean 'THAT' white dove... I cried then.... I'm cryin' now. Yeah sooo It's drinkin' water, eatin' seed , hoppin' around on it's feed bowl.. I guess I'm just awe struck and stupidfied!!! Just Another Guy, Zeebo the Poet.........
Angleina - 2015-06-17 We had saw a white dove today when it was starting to storm we had look up the meaning of the white dove it means peace and forgiving it's also the sign of God!!! After it left there were no more storms no funnel clouds no nothing except for sun and light although the white dove we saw was all white.
Malcolm Dove - 2015-05-07 In my village feral white doves (no relative!) are a menace, they swamp bird tables and feeders driving off wild birds, their droppings foul conservatory roofs and house roofs and gutters, and also they create muddy patches on grass areas. I need a gun! The BTO class them as 'feral pigeons'.
sally - 2006-04-30 This is the story of our first dove that happened in the summer of 2005:
My daughter, packing for her move back into our home, was standing in her kitchen with the kitchen door to her deck open. She looked up just as a white dove landed gently upon the railing of the deck. She was stunned, and just stood there watching it for a whole five minutes, too afraid to move lest she frighten it away. Instead of it being scared off, it just began preening and cooing. So she carefully crept outside, with water and food, and tiptoed over, very slowly. Again instead of being frightened away, it just continued preening and cooing. She stayed frozen in place for another five minutes. Finally, realizing that it was not really frightened of her at all, she crept nearer and just placed her hands over it, gently cupped the sweet bird in her palm, and brought it inside.
My daughter brought it home to me after stopping just long enought to purchase some supplies. My daughters had brought me another bird once, our past favorite, a magpie. That time i had been asking for a baby raven. Magpies are the smallest member of the raven family. Recently i had begun "asking for" (intending) another baby raven, even if it ended up being not exactly a member of the raven family. I knew in my heart that something was on its way, but I had no idea this was what it was--and i am VERY pleased. She is the most tame and sweet-natured bird i have ever had. She insists on attention. She seems to be broody (ready to sit on eggs - i don't know if you're a country girl or not), and loves bits of "people" food, bits of corn, etc., especially when we feed it to her ourselves.
Right after i wrote the above (the day it happened) i went to look again at this beautiful bird. In the space of time that i wrote, she had laid an egg. That was it. I officially named her "Lily". Now, Lily is a free-flying member of our family. I have four more that i purchased from a pet store and have prepared a dovecote for them. I want to encourage the breeding of these birds because of the visual statement they make for love, peace, and beauty.
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Bonnie Clement - 2014-05-12 I am 53 and was named White Dove when I was 17. It has been my cab handle since then.I love them and I have a white dove that comes and eats with our chickens, does and other wild birds here. Thank you for your stories.
Bonnie Clement - 2014-05-12 I am 53 and was named White Dove when I was 17. It has been my cab handle since then.I love them and I have a white dove that comes and eats with our chickens, does and other wild birds here. Thank you for your stories.
Michele - 2015-01-17 Hi Sally, was wondering where you are located and wanted to know if you would like to have two more beautiful white doves. My grandma cannot keep them any more. She is unfortunately losing her memory and cannot care for them any longer. They need a good home where they are free to fly around and get exercise. Please email me at Micheleblue17@rocketmail.com. Thanks
Susanne Siebrase - 2014-11-08 I have a question. A white dove came to our yard in Northern Indiana this summer. We want to provide shelter and protection through the winter. Can you offer recommendations?
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Clarice Brough - 2014-11-13 That is very cool. Here's a link to the housing section of our Dove and Pigeon Care page. Under that section there is information about the types of dove cotes you can put up that could help him winter... possibly a wall cote or pole cote would work for you.
Jim Gray - 2014-10-11 Hello, Several months ago I bought two white doves and in the last week the female dove has been nesting. I tried to give the doves straw for their nest but they are content on sitting in the food bowl. The other night she laid an egg and then yesterday she laid a second one. She sits over the eggs most of the day and night and only leaves them for a while for food water or some exercise. The male dove sits with her but never sits over the eggs to keep them warm and sometimes she sits over one egg and discards the other one like there is a problem with it. Should this concern me?. Any tips would be greatly appreciated. Regards Jim
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Clarice Brough - 2014-10-11 Wow, that's very cool. I wouldn't be too concerned, as it sounds like the female is doing great and the male dove is doing what male dove's do... hanging out near by. These birds can quickly detect if an egg is bad/ If she continues to ignore and egg and keep it away, you could just remove it. But wait for a while to make sure that's the signal she's giving.
Jim Gray - 2014-10-15 You were right, they are now covering both the eggs and great news is the mail dove is spending half the time on the eggs to give the female dove a break. It is amazing how they learn all these things themselves, I am excited about having a baby dove.
hailey booth - 2008-10-02 One day riding my bike on the golf green I saw a tiny white bird sitting in the green grass. I was instantly drawn to it and realised it was a white dove. I started to pet it and realised it wasn't trying to fly off. Picking it up I realised its feather were wet and it couldn't really fly. I picked him up and put him in my bike basked and we rode home 3 miles. I was impressed with its ability to sit and ride so quietely without fuss. She has since became my most favored pet and I named her Chmpagne Hope. She rides with me everyday now on the edge of the basket looking around and enjoying the freedom of riding versus flying I'm sure, for which she is still weak. I encourage her to fly around, let her sit in the sun everyday, and don't believe in caging her. So she goes all over the apartment, though she does perch herself next to me every night next to my bed. To look after me I'm sure, as I believe she is my spirit guide. What a beautiful and unexpected blessing!
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kram acoon - 2010-04-12 Hi. I just wanted to ask you some q since you transpire to have some knowledge in doves. We have these large doves with fluffy neck feathers which i don't know the species or the breed. One problem is that they don't use the perches and are picky on food. Any recommendations? Are they suitable to let free outside for exercise and would still come back? We just acquired them 2 weeks ago. Please help.
Wynn Smith - 2007-02-19 Generally when people use the term "white dove" they are referring to a bird that can be used for ceremonial release. We must educate people on this subject. Too many people are releasing domesticated ringneck doves into the wild where they can't survive and they die. A better alternative is one of white homing pigeons referred to as a "Release Dove" or "Release Duv". These birds are bred for their homing ability and return safely home after a release. A "Release Dove" is typically a white racing pigeon that is as big and muscled as a typical racing pigeon. These are bred to race home as quickly as possible. In contrast, a "Release Duv" is not a racing pigeon, but a smaller white pigeon with homing ability, that has been specifically bred for ceremonial release. They tend to be tamer, smaller, and a bit more onamental. They circle well and they return home from long distances, having been crossed with endurance breeds such as the tippler.
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Eli - 2014-08-17 How can you tell the difference? I have been caring for a smaller white bird who was found hurt in my drive by a neighbor. Knowing that I had pigeons, he thought this bird was one of my own. But this bird is much smaller, delicate, and more fearful. I am really trying to figure out what he needs and how to help.
Anonymous - 2014-08-17 Today we said goodbye to our beautiful white dove Ava. We enjoyed her gentle spirit and soothing cooing for 26 years. Farewell Aca!
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Clarice Brough - 2014-08-18 Doves are such nice pleasant birds, My sympathy for your loss, I'm sure she will be very much missed in your home.
When you think of the term 'dove' you think of the White Dove. The White Dove has been one of the most universal symbols of love and peace throughout history!
It IS 'QUITE A BEAUTIFUL'sunny end of summer day here in drought ridden California,but we are happy and thankful. On the very first day of this month my wife and I witnessed 'Scruffy' ,who was born under our front steps 10 years ago eyeing a white dove perched on the tailgate of our next door neighbors pickup.. Again,he was in the front. We worry for his safety, anyway We rounded the corner from walking our 'Pit' to see the dove fly up to the neighbors roof across the street and 'Scruff' dart across the street seeking better advantage. To our 'horror' the dove lost it's footing and fluttered down to the street where upon 'Scruff' in literally 2 seconds had it in his mouth and drug it away flapping and flailing. I was like 'W..T..F' Bad sign Bad omen! That which you love, attacking that which you love! Now...I'm all guy. Bourbon, Cigars, a Father. I know it's the law of nature. I said that to myself the second this happened, but I found myself cussing GOD with blurry vision....End Of Story UHHHHH,HUH?...It is said that The Great God in the last of days shall confound the worldly wise and bring the humble fool to the heights of glory. Fast forward to 6:30am yesterday getting 'Pua' out for her morning walk. Poop bags, wipies',gloves.My back to the garage door but 'Pua' was very still, tail straight facing the street. I pressed the garage door button and immediately stepped on her leash, bent down and began to grab firmly at the leash and as I turned from my stooped position and whirled around I saw right at the spot where the door clears the concrete and elevates, a white dove, no I mean 'THAT' white dove... I cried then.... I'm cryin' now. Yeah sooo It's drinkin' water, eatin' seed , hoppin' around on it's feed bowl.. I guess I'm just awe struck and stupidfied!!! Just Another Guy, Zeebo the Poet.........
We had saw a white dove today when it was starting to storm we had look up the meaning of the white dove it means peace and forgiving it's also the sign of God!!! After it left there were no more storms no funnel clouds no nothing except for sun and light although the white dove we saw was all white.
In my village feral white doves (no relative!) are a menace, they swamp bird tables and feeders driving off wild birds, their droppings foul conservatory roofs and house roofs and gutters, and also they create muddy patches on grass areas. I need a gun! The BTO class them as 'feral pigeons'.
I love doves.
This is the story of our first dove that happened in the summer of 2005:
My daughter, packing for her move back into our home, was standing in her kitchen with the kitchen door to her deck open. She looked up just as a white dove landed gently upon the railing of the deck. She was stunned, and just stood there watching it for a whole five minutes, too afraid to move lest she frighten it away. Instead of it being scared off, it just began preening and cooing. So she carefully crept outside, with water and food, and tiptoed over, very slowly. Again instead of being frightened away, it just continued preening and cooing. She stayed frozen in place for another five minutes. Finally, realizing that it was not really frightened of her at all, she crept nearer and just placed her hands over it, gently cupped the sweet bird in her palm, and brought it inside.
My daughter brought it home to me after stopping just long enought to purchase some supplies. My daughters had brought me another bird once, our past favorite, a magpie. That time i had been asking for a baby raven. Magpies are the smallest member of the raven family. Recently i had begun "asking for" (intending) another baby raven, even if it ended up being not exactly a member of the raven family. I knew in my heart that something was on its way, but I had no idea this was what it was--and i am VERY pleased. She is the most tame and sweet-natured bird i have ever had. She insists on attention. She seems to be broody (ready to sit on eggs - i don't know if you're a country girl or not), and loves bits of "people" food, bits of corn, etc., especially when we feed it to her ourselves.
Right after i wrote the above (the day it happened) i went to look again at this beautiful bird. In the space of time that i wrote, she had laid an egg. That was it. I officially named her "Lily". Now, Lily is a free-flying member of our family. I have four more that i purchased from a pet store and have prepared a dovecote for them. I want to encourage the breeding of these birds because of the visual statement they make for love, peace, and beauty.
I am 53 and was named White Dove when I was 17. It has been my cab handle since then.I love them and I have a white dove that comes and eats with our chickens, does and other wild birds here. Thank you for your stories.
I am 53 and was named White Dove when I was 17. It has been my cab handle since then.I love them and I have a white dove that comes and eats with our chickens, does and other wild birds here. Thank you for your stories.
Hi Sally, was wondering where you are located and wanted to know if you would like to have two more beautiful white doves. My grandma cannot keep them any more. She is unfortunately losing her memory and cannot care for them any longer. They need a good home where they are free to fly around and get exercise. Please email me at Micheleblue17@rocketmail.com. Thanks
I have a question. A white dove came to our yard in Northern Indiana this summer. We want to provide shelter and protection through the winter. Can you offer recommendations?
That is very cool. Here's a link to the housing section of our Dove and Pigeon Care page. Under that section there is information about the types of dove cotes you can put up that could help him winter... possibly a wall cote or pole cote would work for you.
Hello, Several months ago I bought two white doves and in the last week the female dove has been nesting. I tried to give the doves straw for their nest but they are content on sitting in the food bowl. The other night she laid an egg and then yesterday she laid a second one. She sits over the eggs most of the day and night and only leaves them for a while for food water or some exercise. The male dove sits with her but never sits over the eggs to keep them warm and sometimes she sits over one egg and discards the other one like there is a problem with it. Should this concern me?. Any tips would be greatly appreciated. Regards Jim
Wow, that's very cool. I wouldn't be too concerned, as it sounds like the female is doing great and the male dove is doing what male dove's do... hanging out near by. These birds can quickly detect if an egg is bad/ If she continues to ignore and egg and keep it away, you could just remove it. But wait for a while to make sure that's the signal she's giving.
You were right, they are now covering both the eggs and great news is the mail dove is spending half the time on the eggs to give the female dove a break. It is amazing how they learn all these things themselves, I am excited about having a baby dove.
One day riding my bike on the golf green I saw a tiny white bird sitting in the green grass. I was instantly drawn to it and realised it was a white dove. I started to pet it and realised it wasn't trying to fly off. Picking it up I realised its feather were wet and it couldn't really fly. I picked him up and put him in my bike basked and we rode home 3 miles. I was impressed with its ability to sit and ride so quietely without fuss. She has since became my most favored pet and I named her Chmpagne Hope. She rides with me everyday now on the edge of the basket looking around and enjoying the freedom of riding versus flying I'm sure, for which she is still weak. I encourage her to fly around, let her sit in the sun everyday, and don't believe in caging her. So she goes all over the apartment, though she does perch herself next to me every night next to my bed. To look after me I'm sure, as I believe she is my spirit guide. What a beautiful and unexpected blessing!
Hi. I just wanted to ask you some q since you transpire to have some knowledge in doves. We have these large doves with fluffy neck feathers which i don't know the species or the breed. One problem is that they don't use the perches and are picky on food. Any recommendations? Are they suitable to let free outside for exercise and would still come back? We just acquired them 2 weeks ago. Please help.
How do you deal with her poop?
Generally when people use the term "white dove" they are referring to a bird that can be used for ceremonial release. We must educate people on this subject. Too many people are releasing domesticated ringneck doves into the wild where they can't survive and they die. A better alternative is one of white homing pigeons referred to as a "Release Dove" or "Release Duv". These birds are bred for their homing ability and return safely home after a release. A "Release Dove" is typically a white racing pigeon that is as big and muscled as a typical racing pigeon. These are bred to race home as quickly as possible. In contrast, a "Release Duv" is not a racing pigeon, but a smaller white pigeon with homing ability, that has been specifically bred for ceremonial release. They tend to be tamer, smaller, and a bit more onamental. They circle well and they return home from long distances, having been crossed with endurance breeds such as the tippler.
How can you tell the difference? I have been caring for a smaller white bird who was found hurt in my drive by a neighbor. Knowing that I had pigeons, he thought this bird was one of my own. But this bird is much smaller, delicate, and more fearful. I am really trying to figure out what he needs and how to help.
Today we said goodbye to our beautiful white dove Ava. We enjoyed her gentle spirit and soothing cooing for 26 years. Farewell Aca!
Doves are such nice pleasant birds, My sympathy for your loss, I'm sure she will be very much missed in your home.