Take Care of a Dove's Baby - Line a shoebox or basket with several layers of dishcloths. This creates a soft nest for the baby dove to rest inside.
Put the lined shoebox or basket onto a heating pad set between 90 and 95 degrees Fahrenheit. This is the appropriate temperature for young doves.
Take Care of a Dove's Baby
Place the baby dove into the makeshift nest. Monitor the bird for signs of weakness or coldness.
Fill a teaspoon with specialized bird formula once every couple of hours to allow the dove to feed.
Present the spoon to the baby dove and allow it to drink the formula from the spoon. Baby doves do not open their mouths very wide and will drink themselves. Pouring the formula into the baby's mouth can choke it.
If you own a pet dove who has had babies or have found an abandoned dove nest, knowing how to care for baby doves can help ensure their survival. Wild doves, even though they have been abandoned, should be turned over to your state's wildlife services as soon as possible to make sure they have the best chance of survival. However, while you wait for someone to retrieve the birds, you can take care of them. - by eHow
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