r/stupiddovenests • u/eroclateM • 8d ago

A Bird decided to lay eggs on my ladder outback

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u/eroclateM 8d ago

Here's the proud mama 🥹:

https://imgur.com/a/pfuJ8qy

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u/KillHitlerAgain 7d ago

I think that's actually the father! (the males have a darker 'cap' on their heads, and also are usually responsible for the eggs during the day.)

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u/eroclateM 7d ago

Oh forreal!? I had no idea, that's pretty cool!!

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u/FioreCiliegia1 8d ago

Congrats!

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u/corgirl1966 8d ago

That does it! I keep putting up dove houses that no one uses, I'm just gonna lean a ladder outside somewhere and see what happens. Throw me a crumb doves, I'm trying to help.

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u/FioreCiliegia1 8d ago

Get some dead hanging basket planters XD

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u/freneticboarder 8d ago

Or an old wreath...

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u/corgirl1966 8d ago

That is an excellent suggestion also, thanks!

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u/corgirl1966 8d ago

hmmm, I have some of those, that's a good idea and I have a perfect spot even, thanks for the suggestion friend! The doves visit me to eat and drink, and even sun themselves, then they take off :(

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u/FioreCiliegia1 8d ago

Set the planter far enough away that they can see you but not so far that they dont notice you. Eventually you will be seen as the nice landlord and snack provider :)

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u/corgirl1966 7d ago

These doves have no idea how much of a fangirl I am, thanks for your advice!

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u/FioreCiliegia1 7d ago

Time to get a webcam? xD

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u/Usernamesareso2004 8d ago

Pretty good nest actually!

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u/freneticboarder 8d ago

r/mourningderps would enjoy this...