Looking for White Doves in the Florida area. Have called most shops in the area and also looking into some of the shipping services but their prices seem quite high so thought I would ask on here first.

You have to locate a breeder for doves. Shipping costs is out of sight at this time. The doves should only be under $30 for the bird, but you have to buy 2, because they need company so they don't die.

Call magic shops and magicians in your area, on where you might find Java Doves.

Java doves are extremely difficult to find. Most doves today are white ring necks. Doves don't necessarily need company to survive. When I started out, I had 1 bird for over a year until I developed my act and started raising them. If you do op for two doves and have a male and female, be prepared for little ones.

In any case, do not buy doves from a pet shop. Typically they aren't cared for and very often aren't as healthy as they look.

I posted this in another thread a short time ago about shipping doves.



Jave doves are smaller than normal doves so fit well into an act however you'll find it difficult to find them. Most workers use white ringneck doves. It isn't necessary to have multiple birds. When I started out, I had one bird for over a year but as my act grew, so did my need for more birds so I started raising them. If you do get a pair, male and female, be prepared for little ones.

In any case, do not purchase doves from a pet shop. Very often they aren't cared for properly and are not as healthy as they look. Bill is correct. Try to contact local magicians and magic shops for recommendations. A breeder is best but very often high priced.