Caring for Diamond Doves?

Question

I would like to know all the basics of caring for Diamond Doves, how to s*x them, Tips for Buying them (good and bad signs), and how to breed/raise them...

I am getting 2 here soon (If everything goes as planned), and I am doing a lot of reading, but would like to hear from people who have had or have them... Thanks!

Answer 1

Diamonds are very easy to care for. Its pretty much impossible to visibly s*x young ones, and just about as hard in adults, but supposedly, the males have larger orange rings around their eyes. Look for a bright eyed, alert, and attentive bird with rather neat looking feathers if they aren't molting. :P No breathing through the beak or any other seemingly odd behavior. They eat dove food & offering  a bowl of grit is very good for digestion. Breeding is easy. They go through their ritual, and thats it. They usually like large finch or parakeet nests, though have had some lay legs and hatch them in their food cups, lol. If you have anymore questions, feel free to email. ^_^