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This article was co-written by Pippa Elliott, MRCVS. Dr. Elliott is a veterinarian with over thirty years of experience. She graduated from the University of Glasgow in 1987 and worked as a veterinary surgeon for 7 years. Then, Dr. Elliott worked as a veterinarian in a clinic for over a decade.
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Referring to the lovebird parrot, many people will think of a romantic love. This small bird with colorful plumage has 9 different species. [1] X Source of Research If you are raising a lovebird and want to find a mate for it or are planning to buy a pair of parrots and breed them, you need to know that they require a lot of care and responsibility, especially This is because this bird has a habit of being faithful to its mate for life. [2] X Research Source However, if you know how to pair and care for birds and eggs properly, breeding these lovely beautiful parrots is also relatively simple. [3] X Research Sources
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Preparing to breed lovebird parrots
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Learn about lovebird parrots. Breeding lovebirds can be risky, especially if one of the pair dies. [4] X Research Resources Knowledge of lovebirds and their reproduction will help you make the right decision for you and your pet parrots.
- Unlike other animals, lovebirds mate for life, and they continue to live together for nearly 15 years. [5] X Source of Study The “monogamy” behavior is fundamental to the social structure of this bird and is essential to the stability of the flock. [6] X Research Sources
- Note that, if a lovebird dies, its mate may exhibit unusual behaviors such as a form of depression. Lovebirds do not like to live alone. [7] X Research Sources
- Lovebirds are very affectionate birds. You can enjoy the sight of the birds cuddling together, sometimes even feeding each other to re-connect after a period of stress or separation. [8] X Research Sources
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Find materials to build bird houses and create conditions for them to breed. Wild lovebirds often live in holes in trees, rocks or bushes. You need to buy the right materials to give them a nest where they feel comfortable and can breed successfully. [9] X Research Source
- Buy a birdcage with dimensions of at least 45 x 45 x 30 cm, and the distance between the bars should be no more than 2 cm. Consider and buy a square or rectangular bird cage to give your parrot a place to hide. [10] X Research Source
- Put in the birdcage lots of tree branches for birds of different sizes and buy toys to keep your parrots happy and active. [11] X Research Source
- Attach separate food and water bowls and keep them out of the bottom of the cage. [12] X Research Source
- Clean bird cages and food bowls daily to keep birds healthy. [13] X Research Source Disinfect the birdcage once a week. [14] X Research Source
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Find a pair of lovebirds to breed. Choose the best lovebirds to breed them. This helps ensure the health of the parrots and chicks. [15] X Research Source
- Check to make sure that the pair of parrots you choose are not related by blood. [16] X Research Source This may require DNA testing.
- Make sure the parrots have not reproduced more than 2 litters; otherwise, they can become seriously ill. [17] X Research Source
- Avoid mating different parrot breeds, as this may result in hybrid parrots that do not belong to any breed of lovebird. [18] X Research Sources
- Male and female lovebirds often look alike, so you may need to take them to the vet for sex determination.
- You can contact bird groups to find out where to buy parrots of the same breed as the parrots you are keeping. [19] X Research Source
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Choose a good breed parrot. Choosing a parrot as a mate for your pet or a healthy pair of parrots is an important step in maintaining the health of the parents and chicks. Pay attention to the following characteristics of a good lovebird when choosing a breeder:
- Round body
- Good walking and standing ability
- Fishing buoy and wide back
- The breasts are round and tight
- The tail is sharp and neat
- Big, wide and round head
- Big and lively face
- Big, round and sharp eyes
- Coat is uniform, fresh, and clean
- The coat has no defects
- Clean, big, strong feet with straight toes and no scars
- The beak is clean and large, without scars.
Breeding lovebird parrots
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Check your parrot’s health. You can’t let a couple of parrots meet without making sure both are healthy. Take them to the vet to check that they are healthy enough to breed.
- Let your veterinarian know that you intend to breed them.
- Ask your doctor any questions you may have about lovebirds, their health, or bird breeding.
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Consider isolating new parrots. If you bring home a lovebird to breed with your parrot at home, consider isolating the pair for a few days. That way, you can ensure both are healthy and the female is defenseless and rejects the male. [20] X Research Source
- If you plan to breed a pair of parrots you are raising, you do not need to isolate them.
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Let the parrots meet. Once you are sure that both parrots are healthy, you can bring them together. Take it easy, as it may take a couple of days for the birds to get to know each other.
- Place two birdcages side by side before putting them in the same cage.
- Put a couple of birds in the same cage after a few days of being alone.
- Add nesting materials to the cage to encourage the couple to start building the nest. [21] X Research Source
- Take out the parrot that shows signs of aggression or rejection of the parrot you intend to pair it with.
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Watch for signs of parrot mating. Lovebirds are fertile birds, and you may notice many signs that they are mating. [22] X Research Source Signs that they have mated include:
- Cuddling each other
- To cause fight
- Jealousy or hormonal behavior [23] X Research Source
- Wear nesting material on feathers
- Build nest. [24] X Research Source
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Provide enough nutrition for birds. Nesting lovebirds have a need for nutritious food due to stress. Do not just feed the birds with seeds, as this will not provide enough nutrition for the birds and their offspring. [25] X Research Source You can feed your lovebirds with the following foods:
- Cooked Noodles
- Barley pearls
- Frozen vegetables
- Seaweed pellets
- Whole grain brown rice
- Apple
- Green vegetables
- Cereal, toast or cookies
- Squid plum [26] X Research source
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Find bird eggs. The only way to know for sure that your parrot has mated is to find their eggs. Normally, female lovebirds will lay their first egg 10 days after mating and incubate after laying a second egg. [27] X Research Source
- Check the nest every morning for any eggs. Females usually lay eggs at night. It can lay one egg every 2 days and lay 5-6 eggs. [28] X Research Sources
- Note that two female lovebirds in the same cage can lay up to 10 eggs without a cock. [29] X Research Sources
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Let the hens incubate the eggs. Female lovebirds usually incubate their eggs for about 25 days. [30] X Research Source Let the female incubate the eggs continuously for at least 10 days. [31] X Research Source
- Remember that the female will only leave the nest to defecate, drink water and eat a little. Usually the male will feed the female during the incubation period. [32] X Research Source
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Determine if the egg is empty. Unfertilized bird eggs are not uncommon, especially when the birds are too young or too old. [33] X Research Source After leaving the hen to incubate for 10 days, you can check to see if the eggs are empty. [34] X Research Source
- Remember to be very gentle when handling the eggs. [35] X Research Source
- Examine each egg by holding the egg in front of a light source, such as a flashlight, and looking for a membrane, an indication of a fertilized egg. [36] X Research Source
- You can also test by placing the egg in a shallow dish of warm water a week before it hatches. After putting the eggs in the water for 5 seconds, look for a film. [37] X Research Source
- It is normal to know that the egg does not have a brood or that the embryo dies in the egg. [38] X Research Source
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Wait for the eggs to hatch. Bird eggs will probably hatch after about 21-26 days of incubation. Remember not to pick up eggs or chicks for the first 6-8 weeks of their life. [39] X Research Sources
- The mother bird will feed her chicks for 6-8 weeks with the nutritious food you provide. [40] X Research Source
- Discard unhatched eggs or dead chicks.
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This article was co-written by Pippa Elliott, MRCVS. Dr. Elliott is a veterinarian with over thirty years of experience. She graduated from the University of Glasgow in 1987 and worked as a veterinary surgeon for 7 years. Then, Dr. Elliott worked as a veterinarian in a clinic for over a decade.
There are 8 references cited in this article that you can see at the bottom of the page.
This article has been viewed 6,163 times.
Referring to the lovebird parrot, many people will think of a romantic love. This small bird with colorful plumage has 9 different species. [1] X Source of Research If you are raising a lovebird and want to find a mate for it or are planning to buy a pair of parrots and breed them, you need to know that they require a lot of care and responsibility, especially This is because this bird has a habit of being faithful to its mate for life. [2] X Research Source However, if you know how to pair and care for birds and eggs properly, breeding these lovely beautiful parrots is also relatively simple. [3] X Research Sources
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