There
has been a recent publication of a column in DEAR ABBY
that contained some misinformation concerning White Dove
Releases and the safety of the birds. We appreciate
that people are concerned about the well-being of white
doves, but no one cares more for their well-being than
their owners and the people that have raised and trained
them to be the special performers that they are.
You
can be assured:
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We release only
well-trained, well-cared-for, WHITE DOVES from
white racing pigeon stock. These are also
known as Rock Doves or Columba livia.
These birds return home safely! They love to fly
and have been bred and trained to be used over and
over. Our birds live for up to 10 plus years,
performing in many many releases over their
lifetime.
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We release doves
out-of-doors during daylight hours and never release
birds if the conditions become unsafe due to weather
or unforeseen circumstances.
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We do not release birds
beyond a range that they are able to safely fly.
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We use only well trained
birds for releases.
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While birds are being
held for display, we assure that they are in baskets
that are large enough to be comfortable and safe.
The baskets or cages will be kept in safe areas, not
too hot or too cold.
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