Dove Behavior tools: what they help with
These tools help you read your dove: temperament quizzes, compatibility checkers for multi-pet homes and guides to what common behaviors usually mean. Most behavior problems start as a mismatch between what a dove needs and what it is getting. Spotting that early is far easier than fixing a habit later.
What to know about behavior and temperament for doves
Doves typically live 12 to 20 years. Doves are gentle, quiet ground-feeders that need a wide cage rather than a tall one, since they walk more than they climb. They are far calmer than parrots and suit households that cannot tolerate screaming.
Dove quick facts
| Measure | Dove |
|---|---|
| Typical lifespan | 12–20 years |
| Adult weight | 5.3–8.8 oz (150–250 g) |
| Diet | Granivore |
| Mature at | About 6 months |
| Egg incubation | 14–18 days |
| Clutch size | 2–2 eggs |
| Humidity | 40–60% |
A practical tip
Answer the questions based on what your dove does on a normal day, not on its best or worst day. The result will be much more useful.
Other dove topics
Dove care rarely sits in one box. You may also find these useful: dove age tools, dove breeding tools, dove cost tools and dove environment tools. Or see every dove tool in one place.
Behavior tools for other pets
The same kind of tool exists for other species, each using that animal's own reference data: parrot behavior, budgie behavior, cockatiel behavior and lovebird behavior.