LOVE BIRDS

I now have one pair of Peach Faced Love Birds that are currently sitting 3 eggs and have two newly-hatched babies.  I also have one Black Cheeked White Eye Ring Love Bird, 2 Pied Love Birds and 3 additional Peach Faced that I am in the process of having their sex determined so I can find them mates.

BABIES!

The two babies that have already hatched will probably be ready AROUND the end of November. Wouldn't that make a great Christmas gift?!  They will be only $60 each and will be hand-fed, making them a great, loveable pet. More information on this breed of bird and their requirements will be added soon, as well as more (clearer) pictures as the babies hatch and grow.  If you are interested in placing an advance order for these birds, please feel free to email me. Thank you!

Lovebirds may be pint-sized, measuring usually just around 5 to 6 inches in length, but they pack all of that with curiosity, playfulness and pure parrot attitude and intelligence!  They are very social birds and will form a very deep bond, be it with a mate or with their owner.  This may even be to the point of territorial aggressiveness and jealousy!  For that reason, hand raised Lovebirds make the best pets, but you do have to continue handling them after they mature! There is a myth that Lovebirds must be kept in pairs.  This is entirely untrue.  The benefit to purchasing just one Lovebird is that it will bond with you alone.  If you tend to be away from home for long periods of time though, it may be best to get it a companion.  This will keep them happy and prevent boredom.  When together, these birds show each other constant attention and affection and are quite happy bonding even with a bird of the same sex.  With or without a companion, you must be sure to offer your bird a wide variety of toys, as they are a playful bird that needs to be stimulated. While Lovebirds are small parrots, they are not known for their ability to speak.  You will find that they can mimic, when a word or phrase is repeated enough, but they usually communicate with their own chortle, chirps and chatter.  They can get very vocal when they are trying to get your attention!  Just like the larger birds though, patience and the proper gentle training can be used with these birds to teach them many things.

As with most other birds, a well-rounded diet is essential to their good health.  A well-kept Lovebird will live for fifteen years or more!  This diet, of course, can include well washed fruits (especially apples) and vegetables and even low-sodium whole wheat crackers!  Many Lovebirds like Cheerios, as they are fun to play with and look at while they are eating!  Their cage should be good-sized, especially if you are going to be housing a pair of birds, with enough room for them to spread their wings.  Square or rectangular cages are also preferred, with a perch in a corner or two, as this gives them a place to hide when they are frightened.  It also needs to have enough space to keep the small arsenal of toys you are going to need to keep this little devils entertained!  Try to rotate the toys regularly, to avoid the bird getting bored.  One of their favorite ways to amuse themselves is with bathing, whether it is with a dish of water placed in the cage a few times a week or by way of you spraying them with a bottle!  The latter can be the most entertaining for you! Some of the common species of Lovebirds are the Peachfaced, the Masked and the Fischer’s, while the more rare are the Madagascar, Abyssinian, Redfaced, Black Collared, and Black Cheeked.  Regardless of the species, remember to keep their wings clipped, their nails trimmed, their diets well rounded and pay lots of attention to them.  You’ll have a wonderful companion that will bring you tons of entertainment and love!