two lovebirds
2006-07-21 10:13:21 · 9 answers · asked by Mike 1 in Pets ➔ Birds
They need not to be in pairs. You will have better luck handling one bird then two, if they have bonded together then you will end up getting bit.
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2006-07-21 16:05:47 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
No, lovebirds do not have to be paired. If they are they will enjoy each other and not so much you. I have had a lovebird for 14 years since 1 year old. They are highly trainable, lovable. Mine right now is sitting on my shoulder watching me type this. They can not talk but mimic. Do you want these birds for you to watch or to train? One for training, or two to be together, reguardless of sex.
2006-07-25 12:37:14 · answer #2 · answered by Tweek 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends if you want a colony or a pet. if you want caged birds that fly around in a large cage and look pretty, then I'd have a pair. If you want a pal that will sit with you at the computer, definitely get one. Contrary to their name, Lovebirds are one of the most aggressive pet parrots available and they're mean little stinkers if they don't want you as a companion! I've known numerous people who stopped breeding lovies because of this trait and I know many who had to give their love bird pair away because they thought it would be nice to have two love birds instead of one.
Stick to one love bird. You'll be saner that way ^.^ .
2006-07-22 05:53:05 · answer #3 · answered by white_ravens_white_crows 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would have a pair rather than a singleton,
i breed lovebirds and when selling them i only sell them as pairs, regardless of gender.
I have 2 handreared lovebirds inside aswell as 2 scaley lorikeets, they are still affectionate with me even though there is a pair.
For company i recommend 2 definately, because as ive noted above they will still need your attention.
2006-07-21 18:24:35 · answer #4 · answered by jordancassandra 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your willing to give it time and attention and you want it to bond with you it's best just one. But if you don't pay it alot of attention get two because then it'll have a friend to play with and he will bond with it's mate. They say when they have a mate they get really attached to them and then will just ignore you. For a pet it's best to get one.
2006-07-21 17:49:54 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used to have a pair. I've always heard that if one die, the other one will too soon. One died, but I took so much care of the other one that it survived.
2006-07-21 17:17:53 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, in fact, a single bird makes a better pet.
2006-07-21 17:16:30 · answer #7 · answered by Free Bird 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No they dont have to be. a single bird is a single bird.
2006-07-21 17:17:10 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no but if you have to they are nuch happier together and are easier to train
2006-07-21 18:10:43 · answer #9 · answered by lynn wolf 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋