I would think you need a large cage and possibly let them be free at times in your apt,unless you have dogs or cats.
I know nothing about mites,but I am certain they have parasites and need to be cleaned up.
The turtledove at my feeder,was feeding happily together with the pigeons ,but one day she was gone,I suspect a hawk got her,or the cold.
I called our Humane Society and they lent me a cage to try to catch her,but it was impossible:sad:
They also told me she would not survive our cold winters.
I Googled the info on her,but I am sure any searchengine will do.
Since you are in Cal,where probably many people have birds(parrots etc..)I am sure there are several Bird-Vets,who could answer your question on mites.
Also,those places you called,who were not concerned about Pigeons,more than likely will be concerned about Doves,especially since they seem to have been someones pet-birds.
Often birds that are used at weddings or other occasions will fly away,that could also be the case with yours.
Please don't let anyone(your husbands manager) kill them,they are wonderful birds...
If you look for Ringed Turtle Dove in Google,you will also get more info.
Good look and please let me know what happens...
