Frequently Asked Dove Release Questions

Q: What happens to the doves when they are released?
A: We get asked this question at nearly all of our white dove releases. Our doves are specially trained white homing "doves". They have an incredible instinct that allows them to find their way home from places they have never been before. There are many theories on how this happens, but no single factor has yet been proven to account for their amazing navigation skills.

While we are able to use this homing instinct to our advantage, there is a tremendous amount of time & training involved when teaching the young birds to find their way home from long distances. We literally start the birds out several feet from their cage, release them, then allow them to find their way home. The distance is then increased in short intervals until the birds have been trained up to 100 miles from their cage.

Q: How can I be certain that a dove won't "mess" on anyone during the release?
A: When dealing with live animals, nothing can be 100% certain. However, we do adjust the doves feeding schedule according to their release schedule so we can greatly minimize the chances of an "accident" occuring. The doves know once they get home, they will be fed to their hearts content. This is one of the main reasons our birds return home after each release.

Q: What if there is rain or bad weather the day of my event?
A: Our doves are able to fly in light rain or fog. Our release coordinator will show up as planned. If there is a downpour or inclement weather, we may choose to cancel the dove release. If we choose to cancel the event, a full refund will be granted. The safety of our doves is very important to us; we simple cannot release our doves in conditions which may prevent them from making it home safely. If a client cancels an event less than two weeks prior to the event date, partial refunds will apply.

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