Can Diamond Doves & Full Size Doves Be Caged Together?

You can cage diamond doves (Geopelia cuneata) with full-size or larger doves, but do so with caution. Doves range in size from the 6-inch pygmy ground dove (Columbia minutia) to the Victoria-crowned pigeons (Goura vistoria), which can grow to be more than 2 feet in length. No matter their size, doves need space for exercise and privacy.

  1. Temperament

    • The American Dove Association recommends caging doves together, making sure to observe them for any hostile behavior. Doves of any kind may become aggressive during mating season.

    Cage Size

    • Use an aviary with a minimum of 10 square feet per pair of small doves. For large species of doves, there should be at least 20 square feet per pair. The largest space you can find is best.

    Bird Size

    • Diamond doves are about 8-inches long. Other species of doves may be much larger. Since diamonds are small, defenseless creatures, Diamond Dove Information recommends against caging them with any other species unless they are in outdoor aviary with plenty of space and privacy.