Why a lovebird?

[melissajean]

I am just curiouse as to why you decided on a Lovebird as aopsed to a Budgie, a Cockatiel, or a Parrotlet.
What was it about the Lovebird that made you say "I gotta get one, or two, or half a dozen" lol

[linda040899]

Lovebirds are large parrots in a compact body! They are cheerful birds, entertaining and very loving/social (when they want to be..). I'm not saying that I don't enjoy other parrots because I do, but lovebirds are my #1 love and always will be, especially the Abyssinian Lovebird.

[Z28Taxman]

Why did I choose a lovebird? Easy answer: I didn't, he chose me! :happy:

He belonged to a now ex-girlfriend and I was babysitting him for a few weeks while she went for training. When she took him home he got nasty and obviously wanted to come back so she brought him back and he was back to his normal snuggly self. Long story short (since most have already heard it and don't wanna hear it again :p ) after her living here for a few months with us, he decided he hated her and when she finally left.... The Dittobird didn't! :happy:

But I wouldn't trade him for anything!

[Buy A Paper Doll]

Why a lovebird? They're small enough not to intimidate me like the larger parrots do, but they have such strong little personalities, it's like having a larger parrot in the house.

Like all birds, they are loud, messy, expensive, and they bite when they want to. But they aren't as loud and the bite isn't as bad as, say, a macaw.

[bellarains]

Anyone that has bonded with a lovebird knows what a charismatic little bird they are. They say so much, without saying a word, and they find a place in your heart that you never knew was there before.

My story was, I was looking at different species, and my little Fella Bela chose me. He stepped onto my hand, ran up my arm, and snuggled tight in my neck. I lost my heart then and there, and Lacey came about a year later. I have the best of both worlds, they love me, I love them, and they love each other:)

[melissajean]

I love hearing stories about how people choose there birds or rather there birds choose them lol

[Kumashe]

My question is: why not? Lovies, for me, are the most beautiful little buggers in the world. They're small so they can't be considered terribly noisy. They're comical and love to entertain. They are super expressive even though they don't talk. And even my lil' wild thing, Indy, can be sweet when he feels like it. They were the first parrots I saw when trying to decide what type of parrot to get if I ever got one and I've loved them ever since. You can't beat lovies...

[Cathy]

I have 2 parrotlets and 2 lovebirds and I love both species. My lovebirds are more playful and entertaining than my p'lets but my p'let, Jasmine, is so possessive and starts calling to me as soon as she hears me come in the house after work. She goes crazy until I let her out of her cage and she has a few minutes of my time.

I like the size of the lovie. They are a true parrot but they don't require a huge cage or eat much or poop much. They are easy to clean-up after. They love to play with toys that don't cost a fortune and are so much fun to watch.

I am also fascinated by all of the different colors of the peachface lovies and the other breeds are equally beautiful. It is really hard not to have at least one of each. The only thing besides my purse and my husband that keeps me from buying more is the fact that I don't have enough time to devote to any more birds. They require a lot of individual attention and I don't want to cheat a bird.

[bird_luver24]

I still dont have a Lovebird but, what led me to them is mainly my Father.
I knew I wanted a bird but, at first wasnt sure what kind. I went from Sun Conure, to Cockatiels, Quakers, and then to Parrotlets. Quakers quickly became out of the question because they are Illegal here in Kentucky. My father then mentioned a Lovebird and after that wouldnt stop talking about them lol. He loves them and has always wanted them. So, I began to do research on them. I quickly fell in love with their Beautiful Colors, their Bright Personalities, and I really liked the Idea of their smaller Size!! :D
Now, I am just waiting on my New Lovebird Baby to get here!! :rolleyes: Seems Like it is Taking FOREVER to!!

[melissajean]

thanks guys :)
I know how ya feel kelly. I just cant seem to pick a bird, there are so many out there. I am trying to decide between lovies, budgies, parrotlets, and lineolated parakeets.
I am eally liking lovies though :)

[Christine9]

Well, I happen to have a budgie, two tiels, a parrotlet, and lovies. I can tell you (just don't tell my birdies) that my lovies are secretly my favorite. They have the most playful personalities and are definitely big parrots in little bodies. Which works out good for me because I am scared of larger parrots' beaks.

[Mummieeva]

Lovebirds are like toddlers with wings...lol. How could I not want one. They are wonderful birds to me and I have wanted one since i was 16yrs old. Took me 10 years to get one and was worth the wait. I have had budgies and they are not the bird for me. But to me Lovebirds are the best out there.



Steph

[zlatushka]

hmmm... well I'd always wanted a parrot. But I have to admit, as much as I admire the bigger parrots, those BEAKS:eek: are pretty intimidating ;) I got Friday from my sister-in-law who had rescued him from someone that was going to throw him away (>: grrrr! can you believe some people!?) She already was full up with birds of her own, so Friday came to live with us. So that's how I caught the bug. They were just so beautiful, and had such great personalities. I also love that there are so many variations in the peachies. I think I'm going to have to get one of each ;)

[melissajean]

I know how you guys feel about the large beaks. they freak me out to. maybe someday I would like a larger bird. but right now I like the smaller ones. I do know one lady who said she would rather get a bite from her african grey than her lovie though lol

[Eliza]

I've had budgies before and while I absolutely adore them (and recommend them highly as pets), I wanted something... well, I guess different. The variety out there is almost too much to comprehend! Generally speaking, one can find peachfaced, masked and Fischer's lovebirds in most any pet store. Look a little harder and you can find the different mutation (colors) of each species... The sky is the limit with these birds!

I had originally thought about bringing home a Senegal or even a p-let. I was looking for a smaller, quiet parrot due to my living situation. I had thought about cockatiels as well and while I find them to be wonderful companions (again, they are a bird that I recommend), the issues with dander and night frights turned me off. While investigating p-lets locally, I came across a local breeder of lovebirds and got a good vibe from them. We cooresponded back and forth for a while... and then I brought my wee Beetle home :)

He's really a charming fellow. I've had him home with me for just over a year and I absolutely adore him. He's not too noisy, not too messy but loads of fun to watch. I'll be honest -- I want more lovies now! It's been hard restraining myself from bringing home each and every lovie I see!

That being said, I'm also really fond of lineolated p-keets and have heard WONDERFUL things about them as companions. The only issue that I see is their availability - they aren't easy to find in pet stores and there aren't a lot of breeders here in the US.

My advice to you? Spend time observing budgies, 'tiels, linnies, p-lets and lovies. Handle them if you can (observe proper sanitary care between birds/ stores). Research local breeders, pet stores and better yet, rescue orgs like Petfinder.com.

I hope that you find the perfect companion :)

-e-

[melissajean]

Thank you Eliza.
I had a tiel for a year, adn when I was 15 or 16 I had a pair of budgies. but I have never owned a lovie. I have seen lots in pet stores though, (just peach faced ones) there was this really great pet store around here. she had a pair of eachfaced lovies of her own and she bred them and hand fed the babies. all the birds were fed pellets, had toys in there cages (even the finches and canarys) and the hook bills all had play stands. sadly she closed her store :(
there is this other pet store around here though, not as good. the birds are fed seed, but they have toys and the larger birds have playstands. but the owner dosent let you around the birds unless your going to buy one, shes afraid of germs and such. and there is no breeders around here I have been able to find.

[cassysmiley]

Morning all.

I didnt choose lovebirds, nor did they choose me. I rescued a pair, 1 was a fischer and the other was a peach. They were all in a tiny cage with about 40 other lovebirds. I did have a 6ft indoor avairy and along with the fischer and peach lovie, i rescued Kakarikis and Rosellas. Then the LOVE bird bug bit in. Got a mate for the fischer lovebird and kept in different cage.
Then I got a pair of dutch blues, then I got Cheeky chappie (boy i miss him.)he was a pied. Some of the birds were in a state but i brought them back to full health. Cheeky chappie was the best little Fid going, he go around feeding all the birds,kakarkis and all.
Never forget the time he became sick, i came on the board. (was on other site then) and asked for help. got Cheeky chappie up vet, he went on baytrill, but wouldnt drink it. Anyway cut long story short, he was Love sick.
So had to pair him up with the dutch who already had 5 eggs but only 1 hatched that was Hope.
He then paired up and the Mrs had 5 eggs and all 5 hatched, 1 on my birthday. Cheeky was a briliant daddy. But due to circumstances beyond my control i had to let the birds go.
I now have pair of Black masked Lovies Sage and Honey, and we slowly getting used to each other. Honey is the female and wears the Trousers in the cage. I got a parrot to, he`s a senegal and is so funny. He pined after the lovies went. now i got a pair he as picked right up.
But will always Miss Cheeky Chappie, (and of course the others. )
This is also how i Found Linda`s site as i knew nothing about lovies, but just had to rescue these sad fids. the rest is history as they say. :)

[Janie]

I chose a lovebird by accident. Out of the blue, Oliver was offered to me by his former owner the day she was leaving for college, over three years ago. Her parents didn't want to keep him so I said I'd consider it. I'd never had a pet bird so I did my research on line before I took him. Bottom line: I found this forum! :D Who knew that a bird could be such a wonderful pet???? It is difficult to stop at one so I did get two more 2 years after adopting Oliver. I think I'm stopping at three but it is hard since there are so many beautiful lovies out there. :) IF I should get another species, I'd get a Green Cheek Conure. :whistle: But, lovebirds are wonderful and would always be my first choice. :)

[Eliza]

...I have seen lots in pet stores though, (just peach faced ones) there was this really great pet store around here. she had a pair of eachfaced lovies of her own and she bred them and hand fed the babies. all the birds were fed pellets, had toys in there cages (even the finches and canarys) and the hook bills all had play stands. sadly she closed her store :(...

Oh, that's SUCH a bummer! That stores sounds like a nice place to buy a bird.

Have you tried PetFinder.com? It's rather simple to search for a companion animal looking for a home. You just type in what you are looking for (cat, dog, bird, etc. -- you can even specify breed or species; e.g. Siamese, Labrador, lovebird, etc.) and type in your zip code. That will pull up any birds in your area that are available for adoption.

-e-

ETA: You can also try searching the African Lovebird Society page: http://www.africanlovebirdsociety.com/links/. Flying Gems in MA has a breeder page that might be of some help as well :http://www.flyinggems.com/fga/avianbreeders.htm.

Best of luck!

[butterfly1061]

I know I'm a little late, but... My dad has canaries and he asked if I wanted to go to the birdfair. I thought "How boring" :rolleyes: , but I had nothing to do so I went. I couldn't get over all the people! The thought of owning a bird never crossed my mind. I looked around and came across a cage with the most beautiful birds so I asked what they were and the breeder said "Lovebirds". Well, I was hooked. I researched & asked lots of questions at the next few birdfairs and then purchased my first lovie Molly. He (yes, Molly is a male :blush: ) is the light of my life. I now own 4 lovies and wouldn't trade them for anything. :happy:

[Starz]

When I was a teen, I decided I wanted a parrot. I'd had a Bird Talk subscription for over a year when my father noticed an ad in one of those magazines. It had a reg wild peach-faced lovie as a baby and flying as an adult. My dad liked the way they looked and said I could have one. Well, there so happened to be an ad in the paper for a pied male PF lovie. We went and got him the next day. Scooter was such a great bird. I still miss him.

[DebSpace]

When I was about 7, my parents didn't want me to have a dog or cat, but I talked them into a parakeet. She (I never knew the sex, really) was wonderfully tame and lived an amazing 6 years, in spite of her caregiver!:rolleyes: After "she" died, I saved enough to buy two budgies, but they never were as sweet as my first little Misty Blue. In my early 20's, a neighbor introduced me to parrots. She had this hilarious clown of a Macaw; ornery, fun and simply beautiful. I cared for it whenever they traveled and I was hooked (pardon the pun). :lol

Wanted a parrot for years, but my dear husband wouldn't hear of it; "they're messy, they're loud, they bite..." >: Thus came cats, dogs (I adore them and still have two), hamsters, lizards and fresh water fish. During all this, I created an outdoor bird garden and successfully rescued and released several wild birds, tearfully but dutifully each time. My husband finally realized I was always happier when there was a birdie around. :D I began visiting pet stores with careful consideration, knowing that parrots are generally a much longer committment than parakeets. A vet tech friend told me about lovebirds and the rest is history. Wish I could have a whole flock of 'em! :rofl: Okay, practically my life story here, sorry about that! :blush:

[Berona]

I dont know, i have just always liked Lovebirds.When i was little, my mom and dad had one, named Penny, and they tell me that i had a hoot wih her. they never talked about birds again, till i owned my own! then i got Sebra finches,(manged to gat them to land on my hand, spazzy little things!:rolleyes: :rofl: :happy: )then my lovebird, Peachy! and i wouldnt trade that onerey cutie pie for anything in the world!^^

[Screamer]

I agree that lovebirds are playfull and funny and smart and I would get another one but I hope you can handle the high pitched sreaming and constant attention and time they usually require.

[melissajean]

Thanks guys.
feel free to post loong post, I love reading all of them.
I will defently check out those pages Eliza. and yeah I have been checking petfinder, but I havent decided what species of bird to get yet. I cant decide between a masked lovie or a budgie.

[DebSpace]

You started a great thread - I really have enjoyed reading all the stories it continues to generate. :happy: Take your time making the decision to be sure you do what is best for you, your son and the birdie-2-b. Look forward to hearing more from ya.

[melissajean]

Thanks Deb. I am also enjoing all the stories lol.
When I make up my mind I will defently post on here lol

[p3rr4n]

A few years ago Karen and I went to her families Easter dinner. During the pre dinner stuff her Cousin had her Lovebird displayed. He played velcro buddy to me that day. It was cool!

I had never really seen any parrots up close. WHen I was very little we had a parakeet but I dont remember much about it. That day however I was slain.

Because I had been so enamered with her lovie, the following Christmas Karen's cousin gave Trixie to me as a late Christmas gift (she lives out of state so sometimes she doesnt make holidays) and the rest is history!!!!

:)

[melissajean]

:) Thats great Perran. I love the name Trixie to lol, very cute

[p3rr4n]

:)

Thanks!

His full name is Trixie Bunny :)



PS: great thread idea!

[cypher543]

I don't exactly have a lovebird yet, but I want one very badly. I just need to find a breeder near me. Anyway... why a lovebird? Well, I was at Petsmart one day, browsing around the Bird section, trying to get the large Parrots to talk and watching the little birds (not exactly sure what type they were) zip around their cages, when a pair of tiny birds caught my eye. They were huddled together, apparently sleeping. The label said "Black-masked Lovebirds". I could have watched them for hours, even though they were asleep. One of them snapped awake and saw me, poked the other one to wake him/her up, and they both looked out at me, with a very funny look on their faces. Something about the way their eyes were droopy from just waking up made me laugh. After that, they kept jumping from one perch to the other, chasing each other, and just having a good time. Meanwhile, the other birds were being loud and quite annoying. That's one thing that had drawn me to the Lovebirds. While these big Parrots and these little zippy things kept making noise and flying all over the place, these two birds just sat together and looked peaceful.

So... yeah, that's why I want a Lovebird. :D

[MOBoy]

I love hearing stories about how people choose there birds or rather there birds choose them lol

Just like every other person here has said. Martha chose me. He was so loving, that I thought he was a female, but to my surprise she is a he! So we just call him Martha, because we always call him a her. lol Martha fell asleep in my hands when I first picked him up. I just couldn't say no! I LOVE to hear other people's stories too! So keep them coming!
Taylor

[kk and tango]

It was a very lucky accident! I wanted a budgie but my mom thought they were too loud. HAHA! She now thinks the pet store lady was deaf from all the screeching. We went and visited for several weeks before we made the commitment and it was a month before little Tango was ready to come home with us. I didnt know it at the time but my mom says he was the runt of his clutch. He was, and is soooo cute and I am so happy that we have him in our lives.

[BarbieH]

Gracie chose my husband. :) We had no plans for getting a bird at all. Then one day when he was outside, he heard a strange bird call for this area, Detroit. He looked around and saw a very colorful bird bullying the sparrows. :lol

He made a kissy sound on his hand, and this strange bird flew a little closer. He kept making the kissy sound, then turned around to go inside; Gracie swooped down and landed on his head.

We managed to catch her and get her to the Humane Society, in case anybody was looking for her. After about five days of reading and researching -- mainly on this board -- we adopted her and brought her home. She was more than a little wild at that point, and very nippy, but we have sure come a long way since then!

Thanks for the cool topic.8)

[Janie]

Barb, your Gracie story has always been a favorite of mine! She really did choose Tim! :D Talk about a lucky bird! :happy:

[Elle]

Mom always had birds at home. After a golden mantel rosella, who was very aggrssive to her, she said no more birds. I was about 9 or 10 years old at the time. When I was 15, mom came home with a lovebird. My first reaction was why did you bring that home??? You said no more birds. What are you going to do with it? It's not like we need another pet in the house. Mom told me it was for my dad. For his birthday. Well, less then 2 days later The Bird ( named by my father, of course) had me wrapped around his little toe. There is nothing I wouln't do for that little thing. In the morning, he would fly to my bedroom door and chirp like there is no tomorrow until I would get up. Then he'd sneak down my shirt and cuddle. When I would come home from school, he was waiting for me on the door frame, happy to see me.

When I turned 18 and moved accross the country I could not bring him with me and it broke my heart. Being by myslef in a new town and not speaking a word of english, I went out and bought another lovebird. Sam. She was wild when I first got her but with time and patience, she bonded to me. That little bird lived 10 years with me. She travelled accross the country with me. In my unstable life ( lots of travelling, no family near by) she was the only thing that was stable. I knew when I would go home, she would be there to greet me. I knew when I was sad, she would make me laugh. If I cried, she'd rush over to lick the tears off my cheeks. She was stubbord, she was destructive, but she was kind and always there for me. On her bad days as much as her good days.

Sam passed away a few months after I met my husband. In some ways, I believed she fullfilled her purpose in life. Make sure I was never alone. I guess the reason I keep going with lovebirds is because they absolutely dedicated to you if you treat them right. Weather they let you handle them or they'd rather let you know from their cage, they will still greet you when the sun comes up and chirp goodnight when the sun goes down.

Lovebirds are my little angels looking out for me from my living room.

[mandy]

at first i wanted cockatiels because they were so gentle and that thingy on top of their heads is just so cute... however i settled for a lovie because given the space I have, i can best provide for the need of only one lovie... I never regtretted it since. :happy:

[graushill]

I had had companion birds pretty much my whole life, although only "new world parrots". Then a few years back I married and moved to Sweden, leaving my whole family and my friends behind. Thank God my marriage worked, but I did still feel lonely from time to time. One day I was strolling through a park near my apartment minding my own business :whistle: , when I was distracted by happy sounding chirps. Following the not so melodious tones, I came upon a couple of aviaries filled with what to me where some of the cutest little birds I had ever seen. I could tell they were some kind of parrot, but I had no idea what they were called. I watched them for a while, enjoying their antics, their funny waddle and how cute they looked when they sat in pairs forming a heart. Reluctantly, I pulled myself away and went home where after some creative googling, I finally managed to put a name to a face. The birdies in the aviary where lovebirds, and two different sorts: peachfaces and masks. After about a week or so of more googling and reading what I could about lovebirds, I decided to check in a local pet store and see how much they cost. I honestly had only thought to give a quick look, maybe check for cages and then come back home and research some more, but fate had other plans. I went into the bird room and quickly found the lovie cage. In it there were about 5 masks, 4 blue and one green. I had originally thought I would like a blue one, but as I stood there, my heart went out to the green lovie, who despite being the tiniest one of the bunch, was holding his own and gallantly defending a bell. That little green lovie came home with me, my sweet Houdini, and even though he was with me only for a year before passing on, he was the best companion I could've asked for. I now have 6 lovies, all of them masks, and all but one, adopted in some way. So yep, I do recommend them :).

[Janie]

Gloria, thank you for sharing Houdini's story and especially with people who are new to the forum since he passed away. Still makes me :cry: when I think about him. He will live on forever in his Christmas video. That little guy could sing with the best of 'em. :)

[Z28Taxman]

Gloria, thank you for sharing Houdini's story and especially with people who are new to the forum since he passed away. Still makes me :cry: when I think about him. He will live on forever in his Christmas video. That little guy could sing with the best of 'em. :)

I still have those videos saved on my computer. Ditto loves to sing and dance along with Houdini! :happy:

[Eliza]

Barb -- What is it about lovebirds who are lost finding their way to new homes? I'm serious! I think that your story is the 3rd or 4th one I've heard this year! I'm just thankful that some of the birds that are lost/set loose are finding their way to loving homes.

Graushill -- what a touching story! I'm so sorry to read about Houdini's passing... No doubt you provided him with a loving home!

-e-

[BarbieH]

Eliza, I've heard that a pet bird will only be able to fend for itself for about three days in good weather, if it doesn't recognize a food source. I think that maybe, maybe, Miz Gracie was getting pretty desperate when Tim spotted her. Then, maybe he made a familiar sound.

Her survival instinct got her to rehome herself, and maybe that's what happens with those other birds, too. (That's a lotta maybes!)

[sdgilley]

I wanted a bird that would make happy noises when I started looking at birds. I considered canaries first. What I didn't realize was the amazing personalities that some of these lovies have. That and their ability to completely wrap us around their little desires. Peter was hanging upside down when I spotted him. He clowns still today for my attention, which he gets. He alley-oops around perches, hangs upside down, and dances around in circles. He also intently looks into my face when I talk to him, just like he is listening to me blather on about anything. He does the freaky birdy walk when I wear long skirts that hide my legs - he's sure they're gone! He even looks relieved when he sees my legs again... back for another day.

Even though Gloria's Houdini has passed he was such a sweet sweet birdie. I love remembering him singing to the Christmas music! He was the twin to Peter, without the biting.

[Memory_Of_Sunset]

I wanted a latino lovebird because I LOVED their colours!! I thought they were the prettiest!!

[Eliza]

I wanted a latino lovebird because I LOVED their colours!!

I think you mean lutino ;)

-e-

[Bekah]

wow why? I was interested in getting a bird for a long time and I started doing my research on different birds I could get. I cma upon a site about lovebirds and I fell in love. They had the perfect peronsaliy i was looking for and they are soo sweet. now that I have one im glad i got him. Petey is a little sweety =]

[dovelady4]

I didn't have a choice...he was 'dumped' on me from a friend, and now he is my #1 friend! lolol

[dmj64]

A suprise gift:
At my workplace, I would feed the mynah birds that hang around the area. The mom of another of the guys at work keeps many lovies and needed to find new homes for some. Since I liked the mynah birds, the guys figured that I needed some birds of my own. Then, one morning, one of the guys sets a little cardboard box in front of me and says "here you go, they're yours!"

Looking up at me from the box were my little lovies. They changed my life. Joy and tears.

[Finnysmommie]

Why a lovebird huh? Well I dont have a clue why I chose a lovebird to be honest other than I was at the pet store and I saw Finny and just somehow knew he had to come home with us (as a cute little decoration I thought). Well as we all know and as I quickly figured out, birds and particularly lovebirds will not settle for being a decoration. They sneak right into your heart and make theirselves at home! Not only do they sneak into your heart but somehow they sneak into your head and make you want more lovebirds! So now Finny and Reilly share a home in my heart! They are such a blessing and hours of entertainment! In particular I really like their dance moves! Finny is one boogie bird! He can seriously get down! Reilly is a bit afraid of music still but something tells me he will be a boogie bird too as soon as Finny teaches him some moves!

Lovebirds are great. They are snuggly, lovable, stubborn, rebels, kissyface rascals!

[dmj64]

I'm very happy to hear that you and your lovies have had such a good experience via a pet store:) . I have the feeling that this is the exception rather than the norm:confused: . Maybe I'm wrong.

[Janie]

I'm very happy to hear that you and your lovies have had such a good experience via a pet store:) . I have the feeling that this is the exception rather than the norm:confused: . Maybe I'm wrong.

I'm not sure that is the exception. No doubt that a pet store bird who has been in a cage for a while and with no human interaction would take longer to tame but IMHO, most lovebirds can and will become tame with enough time, patience and consistent interaction from their human family. Sometimes when a new lovebird owner is told that it might take months, they're already frustrated after a few weeks because their lovie is not the snuggle bird they wanted and expected and keep reading about on this forum. Each has his own personality and some might never want to snuggle up to you but can still be a wonderful companion.

A few years ago, a young neighbor of mine met my first lovie, Oliver, and just had to have a lovebird. Unfortunately, I found out after the fact or I would have warned him (and his parents) that he'd have to work very hard to form a bonding relationship with a parrot. Long story short, that little lovie sat in a small cage for a year and a half with no interaction. He was as wild as they come and everyone in the family was afraid of getting bitten. I finally talked them into giving him to my breeder so that she could either put him into her breeding program or re-home him if her daughter could tame him down. Otherwise, he was going to spend his entire life in misery and that drove me crazy! It all worked out and "Karl" was renamed "Lucky" when he was adopted by a new family. :D It did take the breeders daughter a few months with to get him to trust people but in the end, he became and is a very friendly little bird. Time, patience and lots of love. :)

[mandy]

for me it was the space consideration. the lovie was the perfect size plus i found this wonderful and supportive community to help me take care of my pet.Availability is also one consideration. I would have considered a Linneolated parakeet but there are no breeders in the Philippines.

[dmj64]

that little lovie sat in a small cage for a year and a half with no interaction.:cry::cry:



It all worked out and "Karl" was renamed "Lucky" when he was adopted by a new family. It did take the breeders daughter a few months with to get him to trust people but in the end, he became and is a very friendly little bird. :happy: :happy:

I'm so glad to hear that you intervened to give little Lucky a better life. The thought of a neglected lovie does in fact make me :cry: