Dove Housing tools: what they help with
These calculators size your dove's living space: the minimum and recommended dimensions, how much bedding or substrate to buy and what fits in the space you have. Too little space is one of the most common welfare problems in pets. The right size gives a dove room to move, rest and behave normally.
What to know about housing and enclosure size for doves
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. Target humidity is around 40-60%.
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
Treat the minimum as the floor, not the goal. Bigger is almost always better, especially for active or social species.
Other dove topics
Most questions lead to another. You may also find these useful: dove age tools, dove behavior tools, dove breeding tools and dove cost tools. Or see every dove tool in one place.
Housing tools for other pets
The same kind of tool exists for other species, each using that animal's own reference data: parrot housing, budgie housing, cockatiel housing and lovebird housing.