I want to hand raise 2 baby lovebirds so they grow to trust me but if I have 2 of them will they be tame or will they be more untame, I have raised 1 before but he died and I want to start again but with two.
Will they grow to trust me or would I be better off with one?
2006-07-03 18:56:03 · 6 answers · asked by tamilia4u 2 in Pets ➔ Birds
One common misunderstanding is that you have to keep more than one lovebird. You really don't. If you are able to offer the social interaction for that bird he/she will be just as happy and healthy as a bird with a friend.
I have three lovebirds right now and they all share a cage. One is not hand tame and I am okay with that. The other two will come out whenever I try to have them step up. Still, they do grow more and more distant the less I handle them. If you decide to have two lovebirds and you want them to be tame with you then you will have to take the time and hold them each day. You must keep them used to your contact so that they will be less likely to completly turn away from you. It is possible to have them together in the cage and allow them to keep eachother company (this is actually a good thing since you can't be around 24/7) and still be tame and trust you. Just keep handling them and they will be fine. Also, make sure when you purchase them that they are handfed babies...it can be very difficult to make a parent raised bird trust you.
Good luck.
2006-07-03 19:10:49 · answer #1 · answered by Krys 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may want to raise one, to limit the stress on yourself. If you feel you can handle two, then go ahead.
You may want to do a little more research on raising them before starting though, especially if you have already lost one.
By raising them, they should trust you. They are animals, so there is no guarantee.
I had three lovebirds, all of which were hand-raised, and I was only able to handle one of them.
So good luck!
2006-07-03 19:07:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your best bet is to keep the two lovebirds in separate cages. Lovebirds bond very strongly and if there's another bird in the cage the last thing they'll bond with is you. If you keep them in separate cages they'll learn to enjoy you yet they'll have the social interaction with another bird at playtime. Lovebirds are one of the most aggressive parrots out there so make sure you watch their play time closely. Most folks say pet owners are better off with one lovie, but I've known some who have had success with two that are kept separate from each other. Her love birds are some of the sweetest birds I have ever met :-) .
Good luck!
2006-07-03 19:04:31 · answer #3 · answered by white_ravens_white_crows 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
two lovebirds will bond with eachother. They are notoriouly difficult to keep tame in pairs ir groups. Even one lovebird needs frequent handling to retain it's tameness.
2006-07-03 23:53:42 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
DO NOT GET TWO! they will go wild. if you want a friend and loving pet get one. all that stuff about them dieing is false they will dies if you have had them together for a few years and one dies or you separate them. you will be its mom and mate so you replace the other lovebird. Remember lots of toys. They will need them when you can not be there with it.
2006-07-04 06:49:39 · answer #5 · answered by Alexis' macaws 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No i don't
I didn't know if they were real
2006-07-03 19:00:10 · answer #6 · answered by Nick 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋