I have a diamond dove in with my finches. I call her Little One.
Today while feeding my finches and watering them she got out of the cage. I caught her but apparently didn't have a good grip and I accidently pulled out ALL of her tail feather. Poor girl. So she flew straight into a wall. She's not harmed other than having no butt now. I gave her a light clip so she can't get as fast or far since she has no rudder now.
Anyone know anything about taming doves? She's actually very sweet and it'd be nice if she were tame or semi-tame so this doesn't happen again.
Any ideas? Has this ever happened to any of you?
Here's a couple pictures I took of her today after the incident.
She can't get away but she's pretty nervous when I try and pick her up...
