Our White Love Doves are from a strain of pure white Streptopelia Ring-neck Doves. These are also known as the Doves of the Bible, Turtle Doves, or White Ring-necks. Magicians use them in their acts and they give joy to countless people that keep them as companions. They do well in an indoor cage or an outside aviary if your climate is mild. They are tame and gentle and make wonderful pets.
It is best to keep only one pair in a small to medium cage as the males can be territorial, but several females may be compatible. If your cage is larger or you have an aviary, several pairs may be kept together, but breeding may be difficult. I recommend that you have at least two birds because they enjoy the companionship of a friend.
You cannot allow them to fly free because they will not come back like the Release Doves, although they can be trained to fly out and return to your hand -- and you will see this in magician acts. They are easily taught to sit on your finger and hop from hand to hand. If you would like their wings clipped before we ship them, please let us know.
Our pure white babies are handled and hand-tamed from hatching so they will sit on your finger as soon as they get to know you. They are simply beautiful birds and with patience, you will be able to gain their trust.
You can learn all about them with our book called All About Love Doves.
Our Love Doves are NOT albino. We have two varieties: the True White and the Dark-eyed White. Both are pure White with either black or red eyes.
Please Note: We only ship within the lower 48 continental states. Shipping is overnight express mail.