What are the living habits of turtledoves? What are the matters needing attention in breeding?

Turtledove is a common bird, which is found in many places in our country, but it is seldom found in cities. The number of wild turtledoves is small, artificial breeding is slowly rising, because turtledoves have a certain medicinal value, can be food therapy ingredients, with some medicinal materials to play a role. So what are the living habits of turtledoves? What are the matters needing attention in breeding?

What are the living habits of turtledoves?

Turtledove is a kind of bird that likes to be quiet, clean, afraid of dampness, afraid of dryness and afraid of disturbance.

Turtledoves mainly feed on plant fruits, weed seeds and insect larvae, usually flying to the ground to find food.

Turtledoves live in farmland, country houses, grasslands, trees, etc., usually in small groups and stay on trees for a while. Turtledoves usually repair their nests on big trees, on the balcony of houses, and in bushes. They are usually simply built with branches, at a certain distance from the ground.

The movement of the turtledove is similar to that of the pigeon, and the business of cooing is more pleasing to the ear.

Second, what are the matters needing attention in turtledove breeding?

1. Select turtledove varieties

If you want to raise turtledoves well, seed selection is very important. First, it depends on whether the head is small, and the small one is generally more flexible. Second, it depends on whether the turtledove eats well, whether it is strong in disease resistance, whether it is gentle in temperament, and whether it is strong in reproduction. Third, to see whether the variety can be bred by the state, if it is not in circulation in the market, do not choose, fourth, to go to the formal seedling market to buy, so that the purchase back is more secure.

2. Culture density

The density of cultured turtledoves should not be too high, otherwise it will affect its normal growth, which is generally similar to that of raising pigeons. In the brooding stage of turtledoves, a large number of turtledoves can be raised in one cage, but in the breeding period, the number of one cage should not exceed 20.

3. Scientific feeding

The food intake of turtledoves is relatively small, if you eat too much, there will be indigestion. Therefore, we should also pay attention to the practice of eating less and eating more, usually five times a day. Choose the rice, wheat, corn kernels and vegetables they like to eat, and try to choose fresh, mildew-free food, otherwise it is prone to diseases. Turtledoves also need drinking water after eating, should be fed in a small amount, and try to choose better water quality, so as to reduce the occurrence of diseases.

4. Environmental hygiene

Breeding turtledoves must do a good job in hygiene, because turtledoves like a clean environment, so that they will grow better. Usually, we should pay attention to clean up the excess food and turtledove droppings, and keep the cage dry and clean. Regular disinfection measures should be taken to reduce the spread of germs.

Finally, we should also do a good job in the ventilation of breeding sites. Only by keeping indoor ventilation can we keep the environment dry and reduce the occurrence of diseases. But when the weather is cold, the time of ventilation can be reduced, usually one to two hours.