how can you tell how old a baby dove or pigeon is?

Question

the dove has feathers but still has down on its head and some on its wings, but it cannot fly yet...i wonder how old it is and what i should feed it. how do i keep it clean? what schould i do....i dont want it to die because its just a baby

Answer 1

Approximately 3 weeks old. It will be ready to learn to eat on its own any day, and will be ready to learn to fly in another 2. Feed it wild bird seed mix, or anything similar. Pigeons can and will eat a variety of foods, including bread and cooked vegetables. Good luck.

Answer 2

We have mothered a couple of them. It is funny you are anxious to see them fly away and when they do you feel a loss; or maybe envy. A baby has a soft beak and his feathers are down. Birds stores have a feed for babies they can't break seed. Oatmeal is ok. When they take wings and fly then they are young but mature. Have fun and good luck

Answer 3

Count it's tail feathers.