LOVEbird TRIANGLE

[TurtleSundae]

Is it possible to have more than one person form a strong bond with Louie?

My wife and I both want to be able to get to a point where he will feel an attachment with us... I know they are all different and there's not an exact science, but I'm worried about him only forming a bond with one of us and being hostile to the other (especially if the latter ended up being me! :very_sad: )

Also, unrelated question really, I'm wondering about how early on I should attempt to let him out of the cage... is it better if I do this as early as possible??

[Mummieeva]

It is possible. I have had lovies attached to me and another person. My oldest daughter and I had 2 of my love birds bonded to us. I also had one love bird who liked my youngest daughter(who was only one at the time) above any one. It can happen as long as you both give him attention and spend time with him.

You can let him out when you are ready. Just know that he might not want to go back in the cage once he is out. Before you let him out make sure all windows and doors are closed. I tended to let birds out in my bedroom for free time because I coul close my door and lock it. Also because I am short and my lovebirds liked the ceiling fan.lol.

[TurtleSundae]

Well Louie has been out twice now... both times were not entirely intentional!

The first time I was adding a little pinata to the cage and he made a jump for it and ended up having an unscheduled tour of the lounge. It took me by surprise, and took me an hour to get him back in.
I was coaxing him with a millet spray, laying on my front, and I got him to come and eat from the spray as I was holding it but I couldn't get close to getting him to come to my hand. Eventually I resorted to a little tea towel and then picked him up... I was trying to avoid this as I didn't want to scare him.
The second was this evening as I was transferring him to a little travel cage so that I could clean the big cage up; he skipped right out again, though I wasn't guarding against it too much this time. I toweled him straight away and got it over with, then once I was holding him my wife and I just sat for a while and talked to him and he seemed very calm... he was a little bitey but nothing more than a bit of inquisitive pecking.

He's now back in the cage and doing fine playing with his toys ( he's a very lively little guy [he hatched in September so I'm not sure if that would make him a toddler?] and is constantly climbing!)

Anyway, I'm much less wary of him being out now... just finding it hard to not be able to have a bond with him straight away... I know it takes patience and time and effort but I long to have him hop onto my shoulder and be able to teach him to step on and off and stuff!

[gwolly]

Does anyone know if it is likely a lovebird will bond with a canary? Chatterbox and Ghost were kissing through the bars of Ghost's cage the other day. Cute!

[michael]

Does anyone know if it is likely a lovebird will bond with a canary? Chatterbox and Ghost were kissing through the bars of Ghost's cage the other day. Cute!

I thinks Chatterbox and Ghost's kissy fest speaks for itself. ....:blush: ... Yes... there are a few members who's lovebirds have formed a bond with other species. .. Coincidental? Could be, but then their not called lovebirds for nothing! .......:)

[summoora]

LOL but remember, lovebirds are not always so lovely with other species! Make sure to always supervise them if they are out together. Lovebirds can be aggressive, and canaries just wouldn't stand a chance. Unless you're canary is caged full-time, then I guess it doesn't matter.