Keep your doves away from toxic substances, open water sources (toilet, etc. ), heaters or fireplaces, ceiling fans, glass and mirrors. Make sure they don’t escape through an open door or window. Watch out for other pets like cats, dogs, and snakes, as well as wild animals like raccoons or hawks that may try to get to your doves.
You can dye wooden toys with food-safe stains, but avoid painted wood. The paint can chip off and choke or poison the dove. Avoid choosing toys that are small enough that the dove could choke on or swallow.
You can also hide some of their food around the aviary or dovecote (if that’s their habitat) so they have to forage for it.
If the radio is near your doves, it doesn’t need to be up very loud - on a medium setting is fine. You can also choose to play music designed for birds on CD or on websites like YouTube.
If you put the dove cage near a window, be sure to protect them from drafts as well as direct sunlight, which could cause them to become too hot.
