timeline for close banding diamond doves

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timeline for close banding diamond doves

Post by tinysparrow » Thu Nov 01, 2012 3:58 pm

when should i look to close band my diamond dove babies? should i am for the 7 - 10 day mark like with finches? is there a better time to do it? this will be my first time close banding my doves and i'm looking forward to it :mrgreen:

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Re: timeline for close banding diamond doves

Post by birdclaws » Fri Nov 02, 2012 9:34 am

I'm not sure of the best answer, but I had a diamond dove fledge after only 10 days or so. They grow fast!
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Re: timeline for close banding diamond doves

Post by tinysparrow » Fri Nov 02, 2012 3:19 pm

birdclaws wrote: I'm not sure of the best answer, but I had a diamond dove fledge after only 10 days or so. They grow fast!
thanks brian! i will watch them to see how big their legs are getting :) i will make sure to check early!
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