DOVB Blue (Normal) Diamond Dove

Description

The Blue Diamond dove is the normal, or wild color. The shoulders, back & tail of the blue diamond are brown in color. The shoulders display the characteristic white spots, or diamonds that are seen in all variations of diamond doves. The head, neck & breast are silver. The tail feathers are brown with black tips. The underside is white and eyes a ruby red. The eye ring is scarlet red, with the beak black & feet pink. Length: 7 1/2" Wt: 1 1/2 oz. lifespan 8-12 yrs. Diamond doves are reported to be ideal for beginners. General diet: mix of sorghum, millet, canary seed, grass seed, etc. With plenty of fresh water and grit. Use finch mix- 100% millet & favorite food. To sex: males coo, have larger eye rings (cere), have more of a square head. Hens have a round head. These doves are 3-18 month old birds. Availability of this item does not mean it ships immediately. This means that we are still taking orders for the season and that your order will be placed in line for the next available shipment. You will receive an email with your shipment date.