Say hi to the friendliest building on the farm! This dovecote coloring page is drawn in an old-school cartoon style and waves at you with both hands. Grab the free printable and give this goofy farm birdhouse and its dove some color.
Why Kids Love This Dovecote
The little house has arms with white gloves, skinny legs with chunky shoes and even a beak in the middle of its face. A small dove sits in the dark, round doorway, with the landing board sticking out below. Wooden planks on the walls and shingles on the roof give kids fun stripes to color. It’s a silly design that lets kids play with lines and shapes.
🖨️ Step by Step: How to Print It Best
Click “Print” on the right, or download the image or PDF.
Letter or A4 in portrait, scaling set to “Fit to page” – the picture fits the sheet perfectly.
Regular printer paper is fine for colored pencils; for paint, use thicker paper (65–110 lb).
Grab your crayons and go – then give the finished picture a spot on the fridge!
Fun Facts About Dovecotes
A dovecote is a little house for doves and pigeons, often up on a pole or tucked under a barn roof. The birds fly in and out through small openings and use the ledge in front for landing. Pigeons are amazing at finding their way home – that’s why people once used homing pigeons to carry messages. A pigeon pair usually has two eggs, and mom and dad take turns keeping them warm. When pigeons feel cozy, you can hear them softly coo.
What to Do with Your Finished Dovecote
Cut out the dovecote and tape it to a craft stick for a waving puppet. Then make up a story about the dove flying a letter to a farm far away.
Color Ideas for Your Dovecote
The wood, roof and dove can all go in different directions.
Light brown planks with darker lines look like real wood.
Red shingles give it a classic farmyard look.
Lots of pigeons are gray with a shimmery neck.
For a fantasy house, give each board its own color.
When to Use This Coloring Page
This waving dovecote fits all kinds of occasions.
Great when the class is learning about letters and messages.
Rounds out a lesson on chickens, geese and other farm birds.
A fun hello picture for the first days of school.
As a stick puppet, the dovecote steals the show.
Cool Facts About Dovecotes
Here’s what’s behind this little bird house.
Doves sleep and nest inside the dovecote.
Pigeons can find their way home from far away.
Both parents take turns sitting on the eggs.
Pigeons talk to each other with gentle coos.
More Farmyard Buildings to Color
Want more farm buildings? The barn, the chicken coop and the farm stand are waiting in our Farmyard & Buildings collection.
🏠 More from “Farmyard & Buildings”:
Your Benefits at PureSketchy:
- Silly fun: A house with hands and feet makes kids giggle.
- Stripe practice: The planks help kids color with care.
- Bird knowledge: Kids learn how doves live on a farm.
- Story starter: The waving house sparks kids’ own stories.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What age is this coloring page for?
The dovecote works well for ages 5 to 8: clear shapes with planks and shingles as medium-level details.
Is the download free?
Yes, all coloring pages on PureSketchy are 100% free for personal use, preschools, and schools.
What should we color it with?
Colored pencils are great for the narrow planks and shingles, and markers work for the shoes and roof.
Is there a German version?
Yes! You can find the German version at Taubenschlag.