My girlfriend and I are looking after a hand-fed lovebird for a few weeks. The bird seems normal and healthy, but he keeps trying to hide or burrow under pillows, towels, clothes, etc.
Is this normal? Why is he doing this? I keep worrying that we're gona lose track of him and end up sitting on him accidentally or something.
2006-07-05 06:17:07 · 8 answers · asked by Argon 3 in Pets ➔ Birds
DO NOT GET ANOTHER BIRD FOR THIS ONE. Lovebirds do just fine in singles with human companionship. Contrary to their name, Lovebirds can be quite content without another one, and may be obnoxious if not aggressive to other birds, no matter the species.
Cockatiels have a different mind-set then Love birds: they are more congenial and less likely to be aggressive to other birds. They are much more flexible in this manner.
This is very normal. This means he is really young and is just not ready to wean yet. The tight, enclosed spaces make them comfortable. Parakeets do the same- wild Lovebirds and Parakeets naturally burrow, especially if they are scared, cranky or tired. This is also a nesting habit. If you have pocketed shirts, this is a good way to bond with a Lovebird- they enjoy sitting in a shirt pocket :)
This is also a good game to play, like peek-a-boo or hide-and-go-seek.
2006-07-05 06:43:26 · answer #1 · answered by babefirstclass 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
yeah it's normal. Birds don't like being in the open. I have 2 conures and a cockatiel, and all three do it constantly. u really need 2 get a cage though, cuz it's safer for him/her. If ur only looking after it, get the cage from its owner. But keep it out of direct sunlight and away from vents. And this is just a suggestion, but the lovebird would be really happy if u got him a bird bed. you can get them at most pet stores. It's basically a piece of cloth with a solid bottom that hangs from the top of the cage.
Good Luck
2006-07-05 07:38:05 · answer #2 · answered by skatedrummer93 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have a single lovebird, then he is lonely. Most birds especially love birds need a companion. They like to have interaction with one another constantly. Sometimes a mirror behind the cage with help. I have two cockatiels and when one flies away from the other they will screech until they find one another.
2006-07-05 06:26:57 · answer #3 · answered by Mephisto 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-10 04:55:06 · answer #4 · answered by karsten 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The owner probably allows the bird to snuggle with them. They will try to get under your neck and between the pillow. Put the bird in it's cage if your afraid it's going to get hurt.
2006-07-05 07:44:07 · answer #5 · answered by Plantoneonme 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is normal - they like confined spaces that make them feel save. he/she should have a cage though - cause they can get lost or smashed.
2006-07-05 06:22:21 · answer #6 · answered by trlrpkgirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well i would go to a vet or look it up on the internet just to be sure......!
2006-07-05 17:06:51 · answer #7 · answered by boss 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i really don't know. That's just weird.
2006-07-05 06:20:26 · answer #8 · answered by rocksinger4ever 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋