Beautiful and intelligent, these little birds have been one of the most beloved types of African parrot for more than 100 years. However, there are a lot of myths out there about lovebirds, their behavior, and what it's like to keep them as pets. If you're interested in learning more about what lovebirds are like, then you should read on to discover basic facts about these feisty little birds.
It's a common misconception that they should always be kept in pairs. Plenty of single lovebirds do fine without a mate as long as they receive enough attention and social interaction from their owners. Birds in general are “flock” animals, you will need to spend a good amount of time with the bird. When you’re home it would be nice to allow it free time out of its cage and hanging on you or cuddling in your hair or clothes and spending a bit of quality time with it while you’re prepping meals (just keep it away from dangers such as boiling water, hot stove tops, or ceiling fans) or just sitting watching tv. You DON’T need to spend the better part of your day with the bird, but setting aside special times each day will be very beneficial to your relationship and keeping a happy bird.
The lovebird may not be the largest pet bird around, but these little birds can be quite active. Lovebirds love to exercise and require the largest cage that your budget and space can afford.
Toys are a must for these active parrots. Keep in mind that lovebirds are strong chewers, so choose toys that can stand up to chewing without causing a hazard. Providing your bird with a safe place to play outside its cage is essential, as these intelligent animals require mental stimulation.
Lovebirds awaken with the dawn, get a drink, eat, and then immediately begin to chirp. They will generally quiet down by mid-morning and resume their chirping in the late afternoon.
A super chatty lovebird is a happy lovebird. The extra chirpiness is a positive behavioral trait of a lovebird and there is nothing to worry about. Although they are a type of parrot, and they do have the ability to mimic human speech, lovebirds are not among those species that most would consider talking birds.
Most lovebirds love a bath either in a flat dish or by spraying them with a light mist of lukewarm water. If you use a bathing dish, you will see the birds perch on the edge and dip their heads and upper bodies in the water and beating their wings.
Preening is a part of normal behavior, and any lovebird would love to preen himself if he’s happy or more so, not depressed. In case, there is a pair of lovebirds inside the cage, and they happen to be the bonded ones, they’d often preen each other. The problem arises only when a lovebird doesn’t preen himself. It is a clear sign of a lonely and depressed bird.
When your lovebird is fluffy, you can be sure she is happy. If she is relaxed, she is more likely to behave calmly. Your bird is happy and enjoying her life if she is playing and eating.
A paper shredder lovebird means you have a girl. When you see this behavior, you can assume your bird has attained maturity and is searching for a nest.
Lovebirds can become aggressive when frightened or stressed. Identifying stress triggers for your birds, such as loud noises, crowds, or sudden movements, can help you take appropriate steps to reduce their anxiety and corresponding aggressive behavior.
It is best to spend time with your lovebird if you wish to understand its behavior. We hope you have enjoyed reading over this and learned something new about your pet.
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