Without a doubt, lovebirds are one of the most interesting and beautiful bird breeds. To make them even more beautiful, you should choose a good lovebird cage. But before you do that, there is something you should know about these birds and theire requirements.
Birds are only 13 to 17 cm and weight about 50 grams. They can live from 10 to 20 years, some of them even 30 years. It depends on their lifestyle and lovebird’s surroundings, if you provide your bird with comfortable and safe everyday life, it will life much longer.
It is vital to choose comfortable cage for your pet bird. Choose cages made from non-toxic materials, for example stainless steel cages are very good. Select birdcage with horizontal bars and the spacing between them should not be big, or your bird will escape from the cage.
It is recommended to buy at least 2 perches of different sizes; they need physical activity for healthy life. Lovebirds are clever birds and they need toys for mental activity, it will keep them busy and birds will not get bored. You can make a kind of bath for lovebirds. They adore water and “taking bath”.
Keep the cage away from cold air, cigarette smoke and another toxic fumes. Lovebirds are very sensitive to clearness, change food and water dishes every day, and make a big cage cleaning once a month.
The right food is crucial for lovebirds. They eat fresh vegetables, fruits, grasses and seed. You can feed it with bananas, peaches, oranges, carrots, corn, broccoli, but never give your bird rhubarb or avocado and remove apple seeds before giving it to eat.
The last thing, if you have a lovebird, keep in mind that it needs a partner. If you do not spend enough time with the bird, your pet can be very aggressive or even have health problems. It is better to place the cage where your beloved bird will have the maximum attention.