Lovebirds are small, colorful parrots that make popular pets, despite their slightly aggressive nature. Nevertheless as parrots, they are social creatures that require plenty of interaction, whether it be from a mate or a human benefactor, which can result in a variety of different behaviours. One of these being the head bob, which is what … Read more
Lovebirds will sleep with their eyes closed unless, they’re either extremely relaxed where their eyes remain slightly open or as a result of their environment, where wild lovebirds will keep an eye open intermittently throughout the night to keep an eye on potential dangers from nocturnal predators – referred to as ‘peeking’. For a more … Read more
Although it is possible that some lovebirds may die as a consequence of loneliness formed by the death of another they were in love with (heartbreak, mourning) however, they will not die purely out of loneliness. Can A Lovebird Be Lonely? Parrots in general require a lot of attention from their owners or mates. The … Read more
Parakeets and lovebirds can mate if they were to build a strong bond but, due to the fact that they are both completely different genetically, the possibility of creating offspring as a result of mating wouldn’t be possible. This is because even though both are parrots, they fall under a genus that are too different genetically … Read more
Whistling, chirping and making sounds in general is one of the few ways lovebirds can communicate with another party, whether their owners, partner or flock members. There are a multitude of reasons why lovebirds whistle so, below I’ll be going over 5 normal/positive reasons why and 2 negative reasons why your lovebird would be whistling. … Read more
Lovebirds won’t make it without food for more than 48 hours, with the actual effects of starvation kicking in 18 – 24 hours afterwards. This is due to their metabolism which has them losing a good portion of their small frame every day which, if not supplemented by sufficient food would be fatal. How Long … Read more
Yes, lovebirds can eat broccoli as it has a plethora of nutrients that will all contribute towards their health and to some degree their happiness too. If the diet remains balanced by mixing and matching vegetables broccoli with other nutritious foods your lovebird will in turn benefit the most. Why Feed Your Lovebird Broccoli?. Broccoli … Read more
Lovebirds and parrotlets are both small parrots we can own as pets, monogamous by nature and not as social as other parrots like budgies or macaws. Although both birds are noisy, lovebirds take the cake here. Parrotlets on the other hand are known to live longer so if a quieter, smaller and longer living bird … Read more
Yes, lovebirds can eat celery. It’s a nutritious, crunchy and tasty little snack for your lovebird that will be a great addition to their diet whilst the nutritional benefits improve their quality of their life at the same time. Celery is also great way vegetable to balance out the more acidic fruits so continue reading … Read more
Parakeets and lovebirds are among the most common bird pets we can own but, their difference in temperaments, habits, loudness and the way in which they interact with us and other animals is quite different from one another despite their similarities in size. Physically parakeets are slightly longer but, lovebirds are heavier with larger beaks. … Read more
