Housing and environment Lovebird

a yellow-collared lovebird perching entrance nest box in large aviary @ honolulu zoo, hawaii, usa

lovebirds require appropriately sized cage or aviary. minimum recommended space per bird 1m×1m×1m. lovebird s beaks made of keratin, grows continuously. chewing , destroying wood toys , perches helps keep beaks trim. cuttlebones provide beak-trimming , source of calcium , other necessary minerals. natural perches , special rough surfaced perches of varying diameters placed @ different levels in cage allow greater climbing mobility , gives them choice select comfortable spot roost. require plenty of toys, such willow branches, swings, tunnels, boxes , safe things chew on , play with.

lack of toys, keeping birdcage covered many hours, , lack of companionship or social stimulation may lead boredom, stress , psychological or behavioral problems (nervousness, aggression, feather-plucking, screaming, depression, immunosuppression). lovebirds social birds , enjoy several hours of interaction day. without interaction, daily exercise, roomy cage/aviary, , many toys play with, may resort feather-plucking or screaming, , both behaviors can difficult cure. if owner leaves house, or should leave radio or tv set playing provide sound bird. lovebirds intelligent, , if relationship form need human dedicate lots of time them. lovebirds enjoy baths , sun daily.