Beautiful and sweet, lovebirds make excellent pets. You will never get bored of having this type of bird, with their cute chirps and bubbly personality. These birds are usually preferred to others for their small size and easy maintenance. Plus, they tend to be healthier than others. Here's how to take care of them!
Steps
Method 1 of 4: Is the Bird Right for Me?
Step 1. Ask yourself these questions before buying a lovebird:
- Do I have enough space to keep this bird?
- I know this bird can live a long time, so will I have to provide it with a home for this whole length of time?
- Do I have the financial resources necessary to provide for him?
- Do I have enough time to play, talk and sing with him?
- Could the chirping of the inseparable be too loud and annoying for my family or neighbors?
- Who will take care of this bird when it lives in our house?
Step 2. If you have answered all the questions in a positive way, you can now choose your lovebird
Look for a reputable breeder or pet store. Check the health guarantee when you buy the bird, in the unfortunate event that it gets sick.
Method 2 of 4: Prepare Your Housing
Step 1. Buy a cage
It must be between 60 and 75 cm wide and must have at least two or more perches. Remember that the bird must be able to cling to the perches without problems, which must therefore not be too big.
Prepare at least three perches of different thicknesses
Step 2. Include lots of games for his entertainment
Change the various games every 3-4 days, rotating them in sequence.
- Ladders and swings are a favorite, as are bamboo rings.
- Always check that the toys you put in the cage are always made especially for birds, as many things can be toxic to these animals. Remember that lovebirds love to bite!
Step 3. Always keep the cage clean
Clean it at least once a week. Change the water every day.
Method 3 of 4: Feeding the Lovebirds
Step 1. Feed your bird
The recommended food is a mixture of seeds with the indication "recommended for lovebirds".
Step 2. Provide nutritious foods
To stay healthy, lovebirds will need to eat something nutritious at every meal. Feed him small pieces of fresh food three or four times a week. They love fruits and vegetables, such as apples, carrots, broccoli, kale and spinach. Wholemeal bread is fine, but try to avoid foods with too much fat, salt, and sugar.
Always discard any food left in the cage because the bird won't eat it
Method 4 of 4: Keep them healthy
Step 1. Take your birds to the vet
Lovebirds must be checked by the vet at least once a year. Take advantage of the vet's advice!
Advice
- When a lovebird is afraid or stressed, cover the cage with a towel to help calm down.
- Place toys or activities suitable for the inseparable in the cage. He likes the ladders and swings a lot, as well as the bamboo rings.
- When you want to put an extra lovebird in the cage, first put it in another cage for at least 2 hours so it can get used to the area.
- When they're sick, take them to the vet.
Warnings
- Lovebirds are very small, so make sure you know where they are - if they're on the floor or sofa you might crush them! Also, be careful: when they are on the floor, they often start nibbling on their toes.
- Lovebirds really like to bite, watch out!
- Make sure you don't use Teflon pans in your home, as smoking can kill lovebirds - as if they were in a coal mine.
