Ringneck dove question

[rittert3]

can you keep multiple pairs in the same pen? I read that males are agressive and it's not a good idea to house them together, I only want about 3 pairs and want them outside but I don't want to build a bunch of differnt pens that will only house a pair. Also do the pairs "bond" or will they switch mated or try to take on multiple hens? I was always told pigeons would bond and mate for life but I found this wasn't even close to true when I was keeping them. I had to figure out who was what and pen a pair seperate, or my cocks would go after whoever and fight with other cocks and then mate "their" hen. I kept a mixed bunch of auction mutts but I figured a pigeons a pigeon when it comes to breeding behavior.

 

[NorthestGeorgia14]

I had 50 in a 15 by 15 pen and they don't fight at all. If you have a 3 by 3 pen and you have 2 pairs they may fight .

 

[Lofty Dreams]

Yes if theirs enouugh room. The that I have had bonded and if they chose another mate they were locked up in their seperate breading compartments it kind of depends on the cock.

 

[rittert3]

so 10'lx6'wx6'h would probably be ok for 3 pair?

 

[shelleyd2008]

I believe the recommended space requirements for group pens is 10 sq. ft. per bird of floor space. So yours would be just about right for 3 pair. But remember, 3 pair will quickly turn into a whole bunch, so build accordingly

Ringneck doves will fight over territory just like most other animals. Make sure you have plenty of room for them and they should be fine.