r/stupiddovenests • u/minervajam • 3d ago

Stupid Dove Nest My makeup is apparently the perfect nest

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I use makeup everyday, i guess not anymore

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u/Rabies_on_demand 3d ago

Is it your pet dove? How does one get a pet dove?

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u/minervajam 3d ago

Yes she is! I adopted her from someone in my local area, she was found as a baby and rescued.

Doves/pigeons are FANTASTIC pets, much easier than a parrot and I've owned both!

If youre in the US, GreatLakesPigeonRescue offers shipping their adoptable pigeons for a small fee, or show local doves. I originally wanted a pigeon before finding Dandy in my local area!

There are some pigeon/dove breeders but honestly they aren't recommended. Not only because so many birds need homes, but because quality control is awful because (unlike parrots) doves are extremely easy to breed. They can also often be inbred or have a sickness.

I found dandy through pigeon/dove Facebook groups and looked up my area. I drove 4 hours to pick her up but it was totally worth it.

Doves are actually domesticated, extremely loving, and require less expensive food and toys. For example, they are grainivores, so a 50 lb pound of QUALITY food cost me 35 bucks. Which will obviously last me a long time. Also, their beaks don't have the capacity to bite off a finger, draw blood, or tear up their cage/your house.

They do need plenty of love, so if you don't have the time get 2. I have 2 myself despite having lots of time! They also need a good sized cage, and some toys/grit/plenty of natural wood perches.

If you have any questions please let me know!

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u/Rabies_on_demand 3d ago

That's so interesting, i didn't know doves make such great pets! Dandy looks adorable, Im happy that you're happy 😊

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u/minervajam 3d ago

I am thank you! If you ever get a bird i recommend a dove 100/10!

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u/angwilwileth 3d ago

I say this to everyone who wants a parrot. Doves are the oldest domesticated birds and have been our companions for at least 10,000 years!

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u/FormalMarzipan252 3d ago

I’m a crazy parrot lady who was in parrot rescue for awhile and have wanted a pigeon or dove FOREVER and you’re only fueling the fire 😂

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u/lagomorphed 2d ago

Man, i already have enough exotic animals making nests in my makeup, but you're making me REALLY consider rescue doves as a viable option...

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u/minervajam 2d ago

You won't regret it! What's the point of makeup if not to bring joy to exotic animals?

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u/lagomorphed 2d ago

Hear, hear! I'm making a wild leap - would they do well with more of a "home base full of their food and toys" rather than a cage?

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u/minervajam 2d ago

Could you elaborate more? I'm not sure what a home base is sorry lol

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u/lagomorphed 2d ago

I mean an area that's "theirs" in the way a cage is but doesn't actually need to be closed/locked.

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u/shipisshipping 3d ago

Thanks for wooing me to want doves now........

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u/minervajam 2d ago

Promise you they are SO worth it, domesticated, and great pets!! Sorry LOL

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u/brunchdrunkfunk 19h ago

How do they vet people to send pigeons to? I'm in the UK so it doesn't apply to me, I just want to make sure they know they're going to good homes 🤣

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u/minervajam 18h ago

You send photos of the setup you have and answer a questionnaire! I'm pretty sure they verify you're info aswell!

Most of the times people getting the birds are going to be good people, since they are paying 40+ dollars for a (often disabled) pigeon, which people consider vermin. But to make sure they are educated they do have to answer questions and show photo proof of their cage!