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Seed Mixes
A variety seed mix is preferred for most doves and pigeons. Mix 1/3 cup of each:
- Parakeet seed
- Wild bird seed
- Canary seed
Fruit and Vegetables
Grated carrots, zuccini, etc., and dark leafy greens such as kale spinach, endive,
chickweed cut into very small pieces should be offered daily.
Pelleted Foods
Purina pigeon chow and commercially prepared pelleted foods designed for parrots
are acceptable pelleted diets for pigeons and doves. Since pigeons cannot crack seed
they usually cannot break down large pellets either. Pellets must be able to be prehended
and swallowed whole by the birds. Most pellets fed to cockatiels fit this size requirement.
Mazuri Small Hookbill, Zupreem Cockatiel Blend, Pretty Bird Pellets, Lafeber’s Small
Hookbill Pellets, and Kaytee Exact Cockatiel Pellets are all acceptable.
Other Items
Offer "8 in 1" oyster shell grit for canaries/finches daily. This should
be placed in a separate bowl.
Spray millet and/or Mega millet (sorghum, milo) may be offered as a treat once weekly.
Whole wheat bread can be offered as small fragmented pieces and mixed into the seed
mix.
Meal worms are accepted by some doves, especially the fruit eating species.
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