Is my lovebird a boy or girl?

Head shape: Males present a less rounded head than females. Eye ring: In some species of lovebirds such as the Personata or the Fischeri, the female has a thicker ring compared to its male companion. Beak: The shape of the beak of females is larger and wider than males.

Similarly one may ask, what color are lovebirds?

The colors that these species come in can vary widely from peach to teal to white to green. They all tend to be rather vivid with heads and faces of a different color than the main body feathers. Many of the popular pet lovebirds have mostly green plumage.

Furthermore, what time of year do love birds breed?

The lovebird species will interbreed so care has to be taken to only house one species per aviary or cage. Lovebirds can breed prior to reaching 6 months of age but this should be delayed till they reach the age of about 10 - 12 months.

How many kinds of love birds are there?

There's more than one species of lovebird.

The nine species classified as lovebirds come all from the genus Agapornis. Most lovebirds have a green body and sport different head feather coloration. Their closest relatives are hanging parrots, found in Asia.

Why is my lovebird so aggressive?

Aggression isn't uncommon in lovebirds. The parrots are territorial, and are known to get along poorly with birds of another species. Within their own kind, lovebirds can also become jealous or hormonal during mating season.

How many lovebirds can live together?

Hello, 3 lovebirds in a non breeding situation will do fine together, BUT if you are intending on breeding them you will want even numbers. The reason for this is because when they go to breed the lone bird will want to intrude on the nest and they will fight with the lone birds getting the blunt of the damage.

Can a lovebird live alone?

In captivity, lovebirds can either be kept in bonded pairs or as single birds. However, hand-raised lovebirds that are kept alone and handled daily will be more likely to bond with their human family than another bird.

Are lovebirds noisy?

Expect your lovebird to be noisy.

Lovebirds are very chatty, and have loud, high-pitched voices. They make noise throughout the day, especially in the early morning and late afternoon. Although lovebirds enjoy making vocal noises, they are not particularly good talkers.

Will two male lovebirds mate?

Two male lovebirds can also bond. Meanwhile, even paired male and female lovebirds must get along as cage mates to breed.

Do lovebirds bite?

Some lovebirds will start to bite certain family members or guests out of jealousy. In the wild, these birds mate for life, so a pet will often become bonded to one human, usually the one that interacts with him most often. He then might bite anyone he sees as a threat to the relationship.

Is a lovebird a good pet?

General Lovebird Personality and Temperament

Lovebirds can make wonderful pets, but they tend to be more feisty/aggressive than a parakeet or cockatiel. They have tons of personality, and they can be extremely affectionate with the people they bond with.

Can you potty train a lovebird?

Potty-training Your Bird. Tired of bird poop on your shoulder? But you CAN potty train your bird. Our lovebird, for example, practically potty-trained himself --- he "goes" automatically when picked up and held over a trash can or piece of tissue paper set down for that purpose.

How do you stop a lovebird from biting?

If your lovebird keeps biting you no matter how many times you distract him, move him away, or give him the “no bite” command, sometimes three to five minutes in the time-out cage will help. This cage just has a cup of water and no toys.

What do you do when your lovebird lays an egg?

If she does lay an egg, leave it in the cage, especially if you know it's not fertilized. She can happily sit on it for three weeks, and her body might turn off the hormones to produce additional eggs.

Why are my male and female lovebirds fighting?

Why do my love birds fight each other? They are very territorial and are known for not getting along with other bird species. Within their own kind they display signs of jealousy and can be hormonal during mating season. Your female lovebird may be “hormonal” or just being protective of her chicks.

What food do lovebirds eat?

Lovebirds eat a variety of seeds, fruits, berries and vegetation such as leaf buds in the wild.

Do lovebirds like being handled?

Lovebirds are usually affectionate pets, but it can take a little time for them to bond with you. Before you handle your bird, give it a week or 2 to settle in and get comfortable so you don't overwhelm it. When your bird feels more comfortable, slowly and gently pick your bird up with soft, cupped hands.

What happens when one lovebird dies?

2. Lovebirds pine for each other. If a mate dies or gets separated from the flock, its companion exhibits erratic behavior that some have likened to depression. Birds kept as pets often don't like being alone and will exhibit similar behavior in captivity.

Why do love birds die suddenly?

Sometimes lovebird die suddenly because of hyperacute disease even when there is no sign of death or previous illness but this unexpected death affects its partner which results in the loss of appetite, sitting alone silently in the corner of the cage (lack in social behavior) and in some cases this results in the

Why are lovebirds so mean?

Lovebirds can be mean.

Aggression isn't uncommon in lovebirds. Within their own kind, lovebirds can also become jealous or hormonal during mating season. In captivity, they've been known to attach both other bird species and other lovebirds, with peach-faced lovebirds the most notorious for aggressive behavior.

Can 3 lovebirds live together?

Hello, 3 lovebirds in a non breeding situation will do fine together, BUT if you are intending on breeding them you will want even numbers. The reason for this is because when they go to breed the lone bird will want to intrude on the nest and they will fight with the lone birds getting the blunt of the damage.