Ringneck / Barbary dove: incubation period, weaning age and breeding
Ringneck / Barbary dove eggs hatch after 13–15 days of incubation. Chicks fledge at 14–16 days and are weaned and independent at about 21–28 days. A typical clutch is 2 eggs.
Breeding numbers
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Adult weight (g) | 120-160 |
| Length (cm) | 26-30 |
| Clutch size | 2 |
| Incubation (days) | 13-15 |
| Fledging (days) | 14-16 |
| Weaning / independence (days) | 21-28 |
| Lifespan (years) | 12-20 |
| Breeding season | All year |
| Sexing | Behaviour: cock bow-coos; DNA for certainty; plumage monomorphic. |
Origin: Domesticated from the African collared dove — Scientific name: Streptopelia risoria
Size: 26-30 cm, 120-160 g
Breeding and care tips
Very easy; used as foster for smaller doves; needs grain, grit and clean water.
Mutations and colours
Mutations Zajel calculates: Blond (domestic fawn), Albino, Pied, Ivory. Named only (not confirmed or polygenic — not used in the calculation): White (sex-linked), Rosy (with blond = peach), Tangerine (orange), Silky, Frosty.
Zajel's genetics lab predicts chick colours from both parents for established mutations only; disputed ones are shown with a note and left out of the calculation.
Need the exact date? Use the egg hatch calculator and the weaning age chart.
Related species
- Budgerigar
- Canary
- Zebra finch
- Red-headed finch
- Gouldian finch
- Bengalese society finch
- Java sparrow
- Owl finch
Frequently asked questions
How long do Ringneck / Barbary dove eggs take to hatch?
Ringneck / Barbary dove eggs hatch after 13-15 days of incubation.
How many eggs does a Ringneck / Barbary dove lay?
Usually 2 eggs per clutch.
When do Ringneck / Barbary dove chicks leave the nest?
Chicks fledge at about 14-16 days old.
When are Ringneck / Barbary dove chicks weaned?
They are weaned and independent at about 21-28 days.
What is the Ringneck / Barbary dove breeding season?
All year
How do you tell a male Ringneck / Barbary dove from a female?
Behaviour: cock bow-coos; DNA for certainty; plumage monomorphic.
How long does a Ringneck / Barbary dove live?
About 12-20 years with good care.