Lovebirds need Taming

[Firestar]

I came across a pair of lovebirds that are supposed to be approximately 7-8 months of age. The original owners were unable to give them much attention after they purchased them due to some unexpected medical reasons. They have only had the birds a couple of months and now I have had them for a week. Anyways, the birds are fairly wild now. They fly away wildly if I put my hand into the cage when I try to switch out perches or clean. I have not let them out yet or handled them, because I don't want to completely panic them.

I have them in the living room where we spend the majority of our time. We can sit near the cage, or even stand next to it and the birds keep a wary eye and don't move away from us unless we make sudden movements. I cannot bribe them to come eat out of my hand even if my hand is on the outside of the cage. I was just curious as to the typical amount of time it takes to build trust, and the steps I should take.

Also, they are getting a seed/pellet diet, and I have been giving them millet as treats as well as a fruit/seed stick that I hang in there. I'm going to have to order nutriberries as I cannot find them here in Italy. I also plan on buying a much larger variety of toys for them as well. They have a decent sized cage (approximately 18" x 24" x 36"), but I would like to get them a flight cage, however I would really like them to tame down a bit and perhaps learn to step up before placing them into a larger cage.

Thanks for the help!

Also, here's a pic. The owners were advised that the male was most likely the blue one, and the female the green one. They get along pretty well, but sometimes they do get into little "arguments" but nobody gets hurt. :rofl:

http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/8306/dscn0713z.jpg

[JudiNh]

Wow, they are gorgeous!!

[Enko_chan]

Hello and welcome to the forum! They are very beautiful birds. It sounds like you are off to a good start. Their diet sounds good, though you may wish to add some fresh foods like veggies and whole grains- there are many posts in the diet section and feel free to start your own on any topic of course! We also have a thorough reference library.

As for taming, there is no set time for socialization, as every bird has individual needs, fears, and personality. It will take time for them to feel at home and for them to begin to trust you. Sit by their cage and talk to them, read to them- you'd be surprised by how much they will come to understand the things you say, and what they will learn to pick up about your body language! You, in turn, can observe your birds' reactions to you, and in time, learn to speak your birds' (body) language. There is no trick to it, just a lot of little things you can do, that over time will make your birds feel like part of your flock! Eating meals with your birds- sometimes actually sharing food with them, when appropriate to do so, is excellent. My birds even eat off my plate (nothing that has been touched by my saliva as it can make them sick) and other times I will give them what I ate, or just feed them their food, give them a treat, or simply eat my meals with them so we can all eat together. As they become more comfortable in your home, you may be able to coax them to eat a treat from near you, then from a plate in your lap, then from your hand... then may be a good time to start teaching step up. How slowly or how quickly this process will go, varies from bird to bird. One of your birds may pick it up more quickly than the other- but I am assuming they are a bonded pair- you can bet they'll never be more than 1 dm apart!

I'm sure you will hear a lot of excellent tips for getting started with your two beautiful new lovebirds! I'm looking forward to seeing and hearing more of these little ones around the forums!

[linda040899]

Congratulations on your two new lovebirds! :)

7-8 months old,assuming the photo is very current? Perhaps the top one in the photo, but not the other one. If the one on the left side of the photo is 4.5 months old, it's a lot! What you are seeing in the facial area is baby colored feathering that is being replaced by new adult colored feathers. That could be the reason they don't get along 100% peacefully all the time. The one bird is mature while the other is still very much a baby.

With that said, watch carefully to make sure the one bird doesn't get aggressive with the younger one. Hopefully not. Should that happen, you would need to separate them.

[Firestar]

The owners who purchased them originally were told by the store owner that they were both of the same age and were a bonded pair. The original owners only wanted one bird so as it would bond to them, but the shop owner refused to sell lovebirds singly, so they came home with the pair! The green one is actually the instigator to most of the fights, and it typically occurs when the blue one tries to do something without her.:)

I was only wanting one bird, but I suppose if they are happier with 2 birds, I'm fine with that as well! I guess it helped me with my decision of what color to choose because I wanted a blue one, or a green one. :rofl:

I have no problems being patient with the training, as I just enjoy watching the two play, but I would really like them to trust me so I could let them play outside their cage and be able to "catch" them to put them back without having to use a bird net.

[Enko_chan]

I would recommend not using a net, as they could be injured, and say that a wing clip is in order! It will help with the taming process as well.

[michael]

........I was only wanting one bird, but I suppose if they are happier with 2 birds, I'm fine with that as well! I guess it helped me with my decision of what color to choose because I wanted a blue one, or a green one. :rofl:......

Hi Firestar. ... Glad to hear you've decided to keep these two together. .. Although perhaps their not quite bonded as the store owner had previously indicated, should they even partly get along, having them together, whether in one cage or not, definitely has its advantages. ... Hope that works out!

Also, your having patience with them is an absolute plus. ...Whats the rush right? ... Sounds to me like your right on track! ... As for that bird net....well...while not exactly the safest idea, i'm sure you'll find other ways to round them up. ... A mild wing clip? ..That depends. ..A little millet enticement maybe?.. Much nicer. .........:)

[Pips mom]

The biggest reason I have found to have your birds at least somewhat tame is if they ever got sick or something was wrong and had to go to the vet or even take meds.....sure is alot easier when the bird isn't freaking out over it. This is what I always think in the back of my head with Rudy.....he's not very tame yet and I just hope that he continues to be the spunky little healthy guy that he is, and no bitten toes or accidents at the very least until he can be handled a little bit. The other reason for me is that I like to take my birds outside quite a bit in the summer for some fresh air and sunshine. With Rudy it's too hard yet to get him into a smaller travel or outside cage, so most times he just stays in the open window for his sun and fresh air while the rest of us go outside, although I have lugged his cage out there a couple of times.
I also notice from your pics that it looks like your little blue guy may have been flying around the cage scared because the tail feathers look a little ragged like they've been hitting on things. I know my lovie Pip is all over and can play rough sometimes and roughs up his feathers, but never the tail feathers. Also I notice that these cuties are not clipped, which is something you should think about and consider because it can help tremendously with taming......AND with keeping them outa trouble! Mostly for me, clipping is something I do to make going back into the cage easier and not a game of chase the birdie! I always make sure their clips still allow for them to fly pretty good, it just slows them down a bit by making flying a little harder, they won't fly as far each time they fly, or up as high.
As far as the "typical" amount of time it takes for them to become tame.......there really is no typical amount of time. Each bird is so different in personality and like people, some are just more timid, and some more brave and confident, so there is no way to tell how long it will take. It is alot of fun, exciting and rewarding to watch them warm up to you though and do things that show that they like you and want to spend time with you.....it will happen, it just takes time! Congrats on your new lovies! and how great that you are wanting to give them a nice flight cage....they would surely enjoy that and benefit from it! Do these guys have names yet?

[Firestar]

In reference to the wing clipping:

I would like to clip their wings, but I wasn't sure if I should break their trust by grabbing them and doing that to them when they are still so skittish of me? I was planning on waiting until I could maybe get them to eat something I offer them before clipping. Should I go ahead and clip them, or should I wait?

I also have been sitting their cage out during the day so they can get some fresh air, and they definitely love it! Their chatter is much more pleasant sounding than when they are indoors all the time. (Another reason I would like to give them some out of cage time!) In fact, tonight when I brought their cage back in, they didn't even bother flying away from me and stayed on their perch, so I guess that's progress!

No names yet. My husband calls them "Terminator" and "Predator", but I'm not so fond of those names myself. :rofl: The blue one actually is the least skittish of the two, however he is the most playful and loves hanging upside down from things and that's usually when he gets his tail feathers ruffled a bit on perches and such. He's also the first to hop in the bath and go crazy, while the green one is kind of timid about it.

[Enko_chan]

Isn't it so cute when they bathe?

As for clipping, hmmm... its a question that I even consider with my tame lovies, who will look at me reproachfully after they get a clip, (I generally leave them unclipped as their play areas are safe and my home does not open to the outdoors (I have both back and front porch areas) so there is little danger of them flying out- but if I travel with them, they get clipped. Still, they forgive me quickly enough. Does the place you bought them from offer clipping as a service, or is there an avian vet nearby that will clip for a small fee? I clipped my lovebird, Odinn, once during his taming process, and he was no worse for the wear- and my mother clips her own birds' wings as well, too. Perhaps someone else has more insight on this subject. If you have any questions about clipping lovebirds' wings, please feel free to ask! I have some information and diagrams bookmarked, (both) Linda(s) and some other members have some excellent advice and has much more experience than I, and I believe there is information on this subject in the reference library as well!

[michael]

Terminator and Predator!......:omg: .. Are those names for before or after their tame?

Most important reason to clip; ....Escape! .. Nothing can prepare you for the anxiety and heartbreak when your beloved parrot suddenly and unexpectedly flies out a window or door. ..All it takes is one brief small opening, or an unexpected visit, and they could be gone forever. .. Please note; ... It is NOT uncommon for even the most loving and conscientious fidparront to accidentally walk outside with their parrot still perched upon their shoulder. ... It is also NOT uncommon for birds to escape from a shabby unsecured cage while placed outdoors. Should you continue to give your birds a little "fresh air", NEVER leave them unattended. .. You'd be surprized at how many real predators are lurking just around the corner. Or in the sky...Like a hawk!

While there are many members (who for good reasons) choose not to clip their birds, considering the advantages may be well worth the effort. .. Safety is yet one more concern in that some birds may need to first become familiar with their new environment. ..Large mirrors/picture windows can easily become a neck breaking target. .. Clipping can help slow them down until which time a home is made both safe and secure. ... Should you decide to clip, ask for a "mild" clip. ..This is one that limits flight, yet doesn't eliminate flight. ... As for clipping breaking their trust? ... Although there's been much talk of certain parrots "getting even" with their owners after a clip, i've yet to hear of one holding a permanent grudge. ... Still not sure?...Then have someone else (with experience) do it while you blame everything on THEM :whistle:. ......Best feature of all here? Wings will grow back!........:)

[Firestar]

Those are not any names I plan on calling them! :rofl:

The birds are kept safe from escaping, as all the entries/exits are wired shut since my daughter already figured out how to open them. :omg:

I am fine clipping their wings on my own as I used to clip them when I worked at a vet clinic, I have just never clipped lovebirds. Does anyone have a diagram to share to help me see just where I need to clip on these guys? I've always done birds larger than them. My biggest worry with clipping them is essentially having to chase them down in the cage and catch them completely against their will. Will it be worth it or no?

Also, I've been attempting at giving them some fresh fruits and veggies as mentioned, but the birds won't even touch it. I think they may believe I'm trying to poison them! :rofl:

[Carole]

My two little lovebirds will not go near fruit or veggies either. They get Fruity Zupreem, seeds and birdie bread (with veggies). They will eat the veggies in the birdie bread, but not the veggies on their own. Go figure :) I get a bag of organic frozen mixed vegetables and put about half of it into the cornbread batter.

As for clipping, I had their wings clipped by the woman where I buy their food. I figure if they get ticked off at being clipped, they are ticked at her and not me :)

Carole

[linda040899]

Here is a link from our Resource Library that shows how to clip flight feathers. http://www.acstiels.com/Articles/BasicCare/wing.html The link is to a site for Cockatiels so the number of feathers is different. With lovebirds, 4-6 primary flight feathers should be enough to slow them down. I usually start with 4 or 5 and let the bird do a test flight before I decide if I need to clip #6. The bird should still be able to fly just a little bit, just not gain height. You don't want them to take off and land on the floor with a hard thud! Is it worth it? That's pretty much a personal decision but I've always thought so.

[Pips mom]

I do the same thing....with the test flight! I like for them to be able to fly still pretty good, but just slow them down a bit, and especially with lovebirds.....they can be so darn bold and into things, all over and they are SO fast! Right now both of mine need clips, but they've been good about going back into their cages, so it's been let go for a while! Still, it's summer and I need to lessen the chances of them ever getting out the door! especially Pip since he's always out. I don't like letting anyone clip them anymore, since there has been times when they clipped too much, and as far as the trust thing.....it takes like two minutes, and they forget it so quickly! I wouldn't worry about them not forgiving you for it.

[Carole]

The lady who does my lovebirds and my cockatiel does them very well. The lovebirds love to fly down on to the floor. I got a big box and cut one side of it off and made a playground inside. They have things to climb on, and I made a cardboard ladder that they love. I also have some chew toys in there like shredders. They can run around in the box and not get hurt and they use a lot of energy :)

Carole

[shinbatsu]

Just do your best with taming and you will be fine.

But keep in mind, some birds will tame fast, some will take time, and some will never tame. It depends on the individual bird.

When I'm training a bird, I give it a severe clip. 8 primaries in, stopping before the secondaries, and flush to the greater primary covets. It lets them slow their decent but allows them no ability to fly. Makes them more dependent on you. The GF and I have done well over 15 clips on lovebirds and 2-3 clips on other types of birds and have never had a problem with this clip.

As for trust, you still have no bond with them, it's better to get the clip over with now, then start building your relationship. Like the above poster said, they forget quickly.

[Firestar]

Thanks for all the tips on clipping. I suppose I will clip them when I can get an extra pair of hands for help!

Also, I forgot to ask, but if the blue is is changing colors, what will he look like when mature? Will he still be blue?

[Firestar]

Alright, they got a full clip this morning. Everything went smoothly except for trying to catch them. The blue one screamed his complaint the entire time I was clipping! And I mean screamed! The green one was actually pretty quiet once I got a hold of her, and didn't seem to mind her head being rubbed, and then when I went to release her, she didn't panic trying to get away, just stepped onto her perch!

Also, I ordered a bunch of new toys and perches for them this weekend as well! Gotta love 4th of July sales!

[linda040899]

Sounds like the older of the two may have been a pet at one time and is still partially tame. From your description of how the wing clipping went, it doesn't sound like the younger one has been handled much, if at all. You are going to have an easier time with the older one because I think he/she was a pet at one time. I can pinpoint the age of the younger one at between 4-5 months but there's no way to tell with the older one.

The young lovebird will retain the blue coloring. It will simply intensify and become prettier. From what I can see in the photo, the facial mask looks like it's going to be an apricot color.

There are two series of lovebird coloring, green and blue. Green series birds have reddish peach colored facial masks, while blue series have white or apricot colored facial masks. The "green" bird is actually blue series because of the coloring on the face. He/she looks like a Cinnnamon Blue to me, although I could be wrong.

Hopefully, the wing clip will make these two a bit more dependent on you and it will help in the taming process. :)

[Firestar]

I was actually surprised at how it went. So far the blue one has been the one least frightened of me, and is always the last to run away and was the first to calm down when I was near the cage. He just must not have been handled at all. The green one was always the one fluttering around if I got near the cage or had to go in it. I'm really hoping the wing clip will help, at least I know now it won't be a huge ordeal trying to get them if I decide to let them have some out of cage time soon.

This will be shallow of me, but I'm glad the younger one will retain the blue. I really love the blue lovebirds! He is definitely starting to show some peach on his face, and the rest of him is slowly turning more of a greenish blue color, but I'm hoping it'll stay more blue.

They've been fairly quiet since I clipped them, I wonder if they're pouting? :rofl:

[michael]

.......They've been fairly quiet since I clipped them, I wonder if they're pouting? :rofl:

Hmmm. ....Could be their awaiting your next move? ... Got any treats handy?...............:whistle:

[linda040899]

The color you will see on the feathers of the younger lovebird will range from blue to greenish blue. In the Peachfaced species, there is no true blue so the shades vary tremendously from bird to bird. The next molt takes place at approximately age 1 yr and the coloring will be pretty much the same but it will intensify. Truthfully, older lovebirds have much prettier coloring than younger ones.....

[Firestar]

Okay, their fights have increased frequency, so I was wondering, at what point do you deem it necessary to separate? They usually just peck at each other and voice loud complaint for like 10-15 seconds before figuring it out and settling back perched together. The blue one looks a smidgen ruffled, but not bad. Should I just continue to keep a watchful eye on them, or do you think it's necessary for another cage?

[michael]

Okay, their fights have increased frequency, so I was wondering, at what point do you deem it necessary to separate?.......

Going back to the beginning of your thread, I see no mention there was proof of either birds gender. .. That being the case...If their two hens, as they become more mature there could be some serious squabbles. ... Also, age can play a role as well. .. An older hen may not take kindly to a younger male or female. .. Have they been DNA sexed? ... Even though many "very young" birds kept caged together do manage to get along from the start, once they mature, their normal adult needs/goals can become quite different.

I would say to definitely keep an eye on them as things could get serious. ... Anything other than an "occasional" squabble or foot target, such as, head/neck/or any blood whatsoever, then they'll definitely need separate cages. .........:2cents:..........:)

[Firestar]

There was no proof of the gender of the birds, and I'm not even sure where to get that done here. I'll just keep an eye on them, and if it gets worse, I'll separate the two. May work out in the long run for me wanting just 1 bird anyways eh?

[Chickobee]

Since you have worked with birds before you may feel comfortable enough to obtain the samples needed to have your birds DNA tested to determine their sex. This can also be done by your avian vet, and some don't charge very much to do it.

There are two methods of obtaining the DNA sample. The first is to pull some fresh feathers and the other is to obtain a blood sample.

For our birds I do the blood samples by clipping a toenail and collecting a small amount of blood on the test card in the kit from the testing lab. The birds get over this procedure in a matter of seconds. The worst part for them is being restrained while you do it.

Another 100% accurate method to determine sex is if your birds lay and hatch fertile eggs! LOL That's a surefire way to tell!!

[michael]

There was no proof of the gender of the birds, and I'm not even sure where to get that done here.......

Avianbiotech http://www.avianbiotech.com/ offers DNA sexing kits to many different parts of the world. ... Kits average around $20 per bird. ... There's also a toll free number available at their website. ... It may be worth a shot to check. .... Despite the fact that your two may not get along well enough to be housed in one cage, having to provide separate quarters isn't always a bad thing. .. Matter of fact, even though they may need to be kept apart, some lovies can still manage to cohabitate quite well. .... These type of circumstances, to say the least, can be very interesting/entertaining to both the lovebirds, and their owners/guardians..............:)

[Firestar]

Alright, things have been calming down between them a lot, and now they rarely have any tussles. They still aren't warming up to me any at all, although I can get the green one to step up onto a stick to put her back in her cage.

However, they have started shredding the paper in the bottom of their cage and have gotten extremely vocal. I've read that this may be a sign of nesting behavior?

[michael]

Congrats on accomplishing step up! ... Not only does this help with taming, but in cases of emergency, your better able to get a parrot back into their cage. .. Once you get your parrot to step up, try to spend a fair amount of time with him while he's still perched on your finger/stick. .. Talk plenty praise, and after a bit, maybe even add a treat. ... This helps let parrots know your interested in them, builds trust, and didn't just have them step up so they can immediately fly away.

Shredding paper at the bottom of their cage could certainly indicate "nesty" behavior. .. This is behavior well worth keeping an eye on. .. Should you have two females, there could still be a very serious dispute. .. As for their noise? .. Good vocals usually means healthy birds, however, any unusually high pitched peeping or screaming may be the result of a territorial dispute.

[Firestar]

Well, it's not much of a step up, but she'll do it, and I have to be quick about it, or she scrambles away again, but it's getting there. The blue one will have nothing to do with, and instead just squawks and dives away from me. I usually toss a small hand towel on him to get him, as he likes to bite something fierce, and the towel protects me, and keeps him from smashing into walls and stuff.

The louder vocals definitely aren't fighting, but it's more like they are talking back and forth! (Especially if music plays or my daughter starts "chirp chirping" at them) Like I said, the fights have almost gone completely away now, and they are almost always seen together, or at least following each other around.

If they are trying to nest, what should I do to give them what they need?

[michael]

You know, towels can be very frightening for birds. .. Also too, going into their cage with a towel pretty well violates their trust. ... With the exception of cage cleaning etc, is there anyway you could allow stubborn to come out when he's ready? ... Can you continue to utilize a stick or cover your hand? .. Funny with some birds, is that many will begin to step up almost immediately. Others....well... lets just say there's a minute few who ain't steppin onto nothin. .. On the plus side, at least you can work with one in hopes of setting a good example for the other. .. I must ask. ..For the most apprehensive of the two, have you thought about a mild wing clip?

If they are trying to nest .... You need to determine whether or not breeding is in yours (and their) best interest. .. Most important for the health of any female, breeding should not be allowed for those under the age of one year. .. This could pose a serious risk of egg binding. .. If it were me (and I knew not the gender of either bird), removal of all nesting materials, for the time being, would not be out of the question. .. At least until I knew their genders, and I knew they were of age. .... Note, although breeding lovebirds can be very attractive, it doesn't always measure up to the cost in both finances and emotional loss. .. If you work, play, or have anything else on your agenda, you could easily set yourself up towards neglecting your birds needs, as well as your own.

Of course, thanks for keeping us posted! .. Sharing how you and your lovebirds progress really does help our whole community...........:)

[Firestar]

I should clarify. I never use the towel to get them out of the cage. I always just open it up, and let them come out when ready. The blue one is almost always out first, while the green one takes her time. I only have to use the towel to catch him to get him back in the cage. I know of no other way at the moment, because he scrambles so bad when I try to get near him, and if I actually do catch him bare handed, he bites me so hard I'll bleed. (Which is fun for neither of us) When I use the towel, (just a small hand towel) he pretty much stays put once it is on top of him and doesn't even squawk about it. I grab him through the towel, and then pull it off his head so he can see that it's me and I usually talk to him while transporting him back to the cage. I then pop him in, and he'll calmly step onto a perch, whereas if I have him in my hands, he'll still be struggling and fighting me, and will usually end up crashing around the cage once he's free.

I'm not against them breeding if that's what they want to do. I have hand raised birds before (albeit, not parrots, but I do know the whole syringe feeding process) and have decided if they do breed, that I will hand raise the babies. Finances are not an issue either for raising babies.

Also, the blue one has started beating his wings really fast while perched on occasions. I'm sure it's a display of some sorts, but not really what sure for. Any ideas?

[michael]

.......Also, the blue one has started beating his wings really fast while perched on occasions. I'm sure it's a display of some sorts, but not really what sure for. Any ideas?

One way or the other, it sounds like exercise. ... Hmmm..........:)

[Firestar]

I was wondering if it was that. He seems pretty proud of himself when he's doing it though and makes sure that everyone hears him loud and clear!

They are mad at me yet again today. The order or new toys and perches and goodies galore came today, so I swapped their boring stuff out for the fun stuff. They threw a tantrum and would only touch the cage for about 1 hour, until the green one finally gave in and decided to touch a new perch! They are both their dozing for now. Hopefully within the next few days they'll try the other stuff out!

Also, I forgot to mention that I did a full clip on them as well. They weren't happy about it, but it has made it much more possible for them to roam around outside the cage.

[michael]

Well...Hopefully those wing clips will settle things down enough to make handling them a little more graceful. .. Have you tried seeing if they'll "step up" on a stick when its time to come out? ... Really, stick training can prove a lot less intimidating. ... Perhaps lengthen your sleeves a bit, or curl up your fingers. ......... For the record, at one time both my birds bit like crazy. ... Best defense? ... Avoid whenever possible. ... Gosh I used to hate those lip bites!...:very_sad:....Especially when Goof got a running start!.............:rotfl

[Firestar]

I have tried to get them to step up while in the cage, but it usually results in them flailing around and smashing into the cage. :( So for now, I just open the cage up and let them come out, and then work on step up.

They are finally roaming about their new toys today as well! I got them a mirror for their cage and one of those long rope perches with a wire that you can create different shapes and stuff. I have the perch angling down by the mirror, and they both are pushing eachother out of the way to have a look at themselves. It's absolutely hilarious! :rofl: The blue one is also checking himself out while doing his wing flapping display, and is now adding a head bob to it. :rofl:

[michael]

About those rope perches....Be careful your birds don't get a foot/toenail stuck in it. ... They appear to be notorious for that. .. If it starts to fray, unfortunately, I would eliminate it. .... I'll admit mirrors can be a bit entertaining as well. ... My Goof will occasionally do himself up in his little playgym mirror. .. I'm careful though, not to allow too much "pandering" around the water bottle (translation= mirror)....so to speak. .. B.B. can care less about mirrors. He'd rather go after my wifes slippers. .........:)

[Firestar]

Oh dear.....so the latest developments to bring you up to speed on these guys.....

They both have finally started to get very much more brave, and are actually trusting that maybe when I stick things in their cage, it's not so bad after all. They have even managed to take some bites of pineapple that I put in there. Well, the blue one was the first to eat it, and the green one still wasn't up for it. He finally ate a bunch, and then hopped onto the swing with her and started feeding it regurgitated back to her. :x Gross, but I guess that's love eh?

Anyways, they have realized that their new toys, perches, and things I have put in there are for fun, and the blue one has taken it to a whole new level of fun. I have a round swing that is tied with rope all the way around it, so they can fray the ends. They love hopping in and out of it, cause it's almost like a little house in there for them, but now the blue one is most definitely humping the heck out of it. :rofl: The green one has yet to do this. She just prefers to fray it, I'm assuming for trying to get nesting material?

[michael]

........I have a round swing that is tied with rope all the way around it, so they can fray the ends. They love hopping in and out of it, cause it's almost like a little house in there for them, but now the blue one is most definitely humping the heck out of it. :rofl: The green one has yet to do this. She just prefers to fray it, I'm assuming for trying to get nesting material?

Thanks for the update! ... As for Greenie's exact motives? .. I'll let Blue answer that. ..............:D

[Firestar]

I'm assuming this is possibly affirming that the green one is indeed female, and the blue one is indeed male? They also have almost completely stopped fighting. If this is the case, I suppose I should work on naming them. :confused::rotfl

[michael]

I'm assuming this is possibly affirming that the green one is indeed female, and the blue one is indeed male?......

As for Blue, i'd say that was a pretty fair assumption. .. As long as you don't find him one day hiding an egg....or two. ... Lets just say, we've definitely shared in a few surprises. .. So uh, any hints on name choices yet?.... Torpedo?...But*?...:)

[Firestar]

I have no clue yet. I really suck at picking out names for pets!

I set up a nestbox, but they seem to have no interest in it, however the male is still humping the heck out of his rope swing.

[michael]

.......I really suck at picking out names for pets!........

As opposed to choosing a name, have you called them any yet?............>o

[kasse]

Hallo one of my lovebird the wing were cut before i got it will they grow again?

[michael]

Hallo one of my lovebird the wing were cut before i got it will they grow again?

Hi there Kasse! ... Welcome to our community! .... Yes, clipped wings will indeed grow back. ...Say. Have you introduced yourself in our "Introduce yourself" forum? ... We'd love to get to know you and your new lovie........:)