White Dove Releases & White Doves on Long Island, New York Serving Eastern Nassau & most of Suffolk County on Long Island |
| Frequently Asked Questions |
| Release Policy |
| Are they pigeons, or are they doves? The birds are actually a type of pigeon and also known as the "Rock Dove". So technically speaking, the birds used in releases are doves. However, there is a huge difference between the birds used in releases and regular doves. The ONLY type of birds that should be used for dove releases are well trained white HOMING PIGEONS!!! Our birds are banded and have been bred for generations for their ability to fly home from releases. They are trained with great care to be able to accomplish this feat with ease. Beware of unethical businesses that use the smaller white "Ring Neck" doves for release. They cannot find their way home! Any bird other than a racing pigeon will die when released into the wild. My event is scheduled for after dark, is that too late? Anyone that tells you it's "okay" to release at night should be viewed with caution! How late the birds should be released depends on the distance of the event and the home loft location. Well trained birds should be given adequate time to return home before darkness. The birds should NEVER be released in the dark! What about bad weather? The birds should NEVER be released in heavy rain, fog, snow or other severe weather! We will make every effort to perform the dove release as long as it is safe for the birds. We will have this stipulation mentioned in our contract... We will return balances if we must cancel the release due to severe weather. How far can they fly? Well trained racing pigeon stock have a range of anywhere between 100 to 600 miles, depending on many variable factors such as weather, stock quality and training... The key is well trained, quality birds. While it will be hard for the layman to know the difference, generally those operators who also race their birds have these types of birds. Releases within 50 miles are generally safe provided good racing birds are used. Beware of anyone offering to ship birds to you for self -release! A true pigeon fancier would never allow this. It puts our birds in a dangerous situation , and we care too much about them to allow it. Who will do the releasing? The bride and groom most often release the birds, but every event is supervised and coordinated in a 100% reliable manner by a professional handler, appropriately dressed and on time for the occasion. |
Self-Release Policy…Never! We will never ship or drop off birds for self- release. Beware of vendors that insist it is ok to do this and assure you the birds can make a new home in your area. It is untrue. A professional handler, properly dressed for the occasion, is necessary to supervise the release and ensure a safe, well-coordinated event. Traffic, trees, buildings, weather and guests are just a few things that need to be taken into consideration by an experienced handler before a release. The only type of bird that should ever be used in releases are well trained white homing pigeons. Period. Our birds are banded and trained to fly home from a safe distance. We train them to know how to fly home in our release area. If shipped out of their home area they will not fly home. They haven’t been trained. They will starve to death or be dinner for predators. They do not know how to survive in the wild. Never release white ring neck doves. It is certain death for them. They have no homing ability and will probably land right after being released. This is not the effect you are looking on your very special occasion and will only perish if released. |
| Contact Information- Macy E-mail Me Phone- (631) 366-3122 Serving most of Nassau and Suffolk Counties on Long Island, New York |
| White Doves, Dove Releases, New York Wedding Doves - FAQ's White wedding doves, dove releases for weddings and funerals, memorials. Serving most of Nassau and Suffolk Counties on LI, NY |
