ring neck dove

Question
dear Dianna, thank you for your speedy response
we live in sacramento california no snow just rain and wind do you think some sort of covered shelter like mayebe a big perch with say two or three walls and a roof for protection would be alright for the winter i would never think of clipping his wings  and a cage at this point seems unfair i have never owened a bird before unless it was born in captivity and never had a taste of freedom then of course a cage i want to protect him but i dont want to imprison him  some good advise would be apprciate again thank for you help Ringo is deffinetly a tame bird gone wild and he seems happy.

Answer
Jennifer,
I know what the weather is like there, and although the bird would probably make it through the winter there, I am just concerned about the preditory animals that are out there. A shelter is definately a good idea for Ringo.  If Ringo was born in captivity he is lucky to have made it this far.
He is also very lucky to have a friend like you to watch out for him.  Please keep me informed on him.  

You can email me directly at karmor22@hotmail.com.

Good luck and God Bless.
Dianna