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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

thanks!

I'm not sure of the best answer, but I had a diamond dove fledge after only 10 days or so. They grow fast!

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!