Creator Drama
TikTok Couple Faces Backlash After Dyeing Pigeons for Gender Reveal
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By the numbers: this timeline documents 7 events, drawn from 3 sources.
“I would never put my birds in harm. I use non-toxic food coloring.”
via dexerto.com
Background
Gender‑reveal parties have become increasingly elaborate on social media, ranging from fireworks to large‑scale stunts. In recent years, creators have sought viral moments to announce the sex of their unborn children.
TikTok has a large community of family‑focused creators who often share personal milestones. Dove Clubb, a TikTok couple, previously posted pregnancy updates and parenting content, building a sizable following.
The timeline
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Dove Clubb releases blue‑dyed pigeons at gender‑reveal party
The couple released a flock of pigeons dyed bright blue to signal they were expecting a baby boy. The birds were provided by Sacred Dove Release, a company that supplies release birds for events.[400]
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Online backlash erupts over animal‑welfare concerns
Social‑media users quickly criticized the stunt, arguing that dyeing live birds for a party is unethical and potentially harmful.[400]
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Sacred Dove Release issues statement on the incident
The company said it was its first gender‑reveal release and the first time dye was used, insisting the food‑grade coloring was non‑toxic and that most birds returned safely, though several were taken by local shelters for monitoring.[400]
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Dove Clubb claims they were misled and apologizes
In an interview with 12News, the couple said they were assured the birds would not be harmed, expressed heartbreak over the fallout, and posted an apology on social media, later removing the post.[400]
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Local animal shelters take custody of several pigeons
After the release, a number of the dyed pigeons were picked up by shelters, which said they would keep the birds safe and monitor their health.[400]
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Reddit users discuss alleged bird abuse
A Reddit post titled “Dove Clubb and abusing birds for gender reveal” surfaced, reflecting the broader online conversation and accusations of animal mistreatment.[401]
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12 News video coverage of the controversy
12 News posted a video summarizing the incident, the backlash, and statements from both the couple and the release company.[402]
Frequently asked
What exactly did Dove Clubb do for their gender reveal?
They released a flock of pigeons that had been dyed bright blue to indicate they were expecting a boy.
Did the dye harm the pigeons?
Sacred Dove Release says the dye was non‑toxic food coloring and most birds returned home, though several were taken by shelters for safety checks.
Why are people upset?
Critics argue that dyeing live birds for a party is unethical and could cause stress or health issues for the animals.
Has Dove Clubb responded?
They said they were misled by the release company, expressed regret, posted an apology, and later removed the post.
Is the story resolved?
The controversy remains active online, with ongoing discussion and monitoring of the birds by shelters.
Sources
- dexerto.com, News 12 TikTok creators Dove Clubb have responded after facing widespread backlash over a gender reveal party that saw bright blue pigeons released into the sky, with both the couple and the company i, Jun 26, 2026.
- Reddit (original post), Original reddit post by Sweaty-Chard6123: Dove Clubb and abusing birds for gender reveal by u/Sweaty-Chard6123 in DoWeKnowThemPodcast, Jun 26, 2026.
- Youtube (original post), Original youtube post by 12 News:, Jun 26, 2026.