How to Attract Doves to Your Field

Spread a variety of seeds around the field, including millet or grass seed, along with corn or bread crumbs. Avoid spreading seeds with husks, because doves will not husk them. They also avoid flat and elongated seeds, so don't spread flax or sunflower seeds. Spread seeds every three days in the winter months when other food sources are scarce.

Plant leafy greens, such as lettuce, spinach and endive, in the spring. Allow the doves to feast on the produce during the summer months.

Fill a small basin or birdbath with water so that the birds may bathe and drink freely. If you have a stream or pond running through your field, you may skip this step.

Pour a pile of very fine gravel near the dove's food supply. They often digest tiny stones to help grind up food in their gizzards.