what should I put in lovebird's nest box?

Answer 1

Nothing- they will get straw from the cage floor and stick it in their feathers and take it to their nesting box to make a nest.

Answer 2

Lovebird Nest Box

Answer 3

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Answer 4

Is it a peach-faced lovebird? If so, you can either leave the nest box empty or put in some wood shavings with paper towel on the bottom so it's easier to clean. Just make sure they have access to paper towel and/or clean straw, because even if you put some stuff in there, they'll want to make their own nest by adding to it. My personal recommendation is to put down some paper towel and then a fairly heavy layer of wood shavings. This makes it easier for cleaning.

I had two lovebirds and a nestbox, and even though I put in shavings for them, they were determined that it wasn't enough. They chewed up all my papers and books into little 3-inch lengths a quarter of an inch wide, then stuffed the little paper strips into their back feathers and flew to the nest box. It was kind of funny, because they would stuff so many into their feathers, and only half would still be there after the flight to the nest box.

I hope that helps!

Answer 5

I use carfresh in bottom of the nest box. Then I give them veggie dyed newspaper to shred and tear on own. But please read up and know the risks. Lovebirds are very prolific breeders and many hens once they start hard to stop. Laying hens need added calcium and protein. So best to find a good message board about them and talk to other breeders. Below is a excellent lovebird site and many nice people to help.

Answer 6

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what should I put in lovebird's nest box?

Answer 7

You have a lot to learn before letting your lovebirds breed. Most of the answers you have gotten here will either hurt your lovebirds, or the chicks if they are sucessful. Please read the following articles and websites before trying to breed your birds.

Make sure that they have been on a good breeding diet for at least six months before giving them the nest box.

If you don't you could be risking the lives of your birds!

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

The most important thing to consider when deciding to breed lovebirds is how much time and energy you have. Breeding birds need to be in top condition; they cannot be on seed-only diets or be forced to live in dirty cages. They must be supplied a healthy diet with lots of variety. A good pellet mix like Dr. D's or Mazuri and a high-quality seed mix like Volkman are only supplements really. It's the fresh vegetables and grains that will make your birds healthy enough to lay fertile eggs and raise strong babies.
http://www.parrotparrot.com/lovebirds/breeding.htm

Breeding Lovebirds
Breeding Lovebirds require a healthy diet consisting of a lot of greens as well their regular diet. A bird on a seed-only diet will not be in top condition for breeding. The area that the breeding birds live in should be about 60F with the humidity at 60%. A nestbox is also required, and the standard parakeet size boxes sold in stores are fine for Lovebirds as well. Provide the Lovebirds with newspaper, palm fronds, branches of willow and fruit trees, or pine shaving for nesting materials. Usually a combination of these are best. Determined Lovebirds can build their nest in 4 or 5 days. The first egg is laid about 10 days after mating, and another egg is laid every other day until the clutch is 4 to 6 eggs. After 6 or 7 days, you should be able to tell if the eggs are fertile by "candling" them. Hold the eggs gently near a bright light. If you can clearly see a dark spot surrounded by blood vessels, the egg is fertile. The incubation period for Lovebirds is 21 to 26 days.Once the chicks hatch, make sure to provide a lot of good foods for the parents. They will be feeding the chicks, and should have corn, egg, greens, fruit and other foods available at all times. Fresh water is very important also, so be sure to replace their water often. Be sure to check that all the babies are being fed. Occasionally, you may have to handfeed a baby immediately. If the parents are feeding the babies properly, should continue to check them periodically anyway. If you plan on hand-feeding the babies, the best time to pull them is from 10 - 14 days old. If you don't pull them, the parents will kick the babies out of the nest at 5 to 6 weeks, and they should be eating on their own by then. The male Lovebird helps teach his chicks to eat regular foods. Baby Lovebirds that are being hand-fed should be placed in a "hospital box". A small aquarium works well. Cover the bottom with soft towels, and place a heating pad under half the aquarium. Be sure to keep the birds warm. Hand-feeding can be done with a syringe or a spoon, although a syringe is the most popular choice. Hand-feeding formulas must be kept at the proper temperature, or the babies will either not eat, or develop crop problems. I won't go into too much detail here about hand-feeding, because it requires a great deal of care and knowledge. Please ask your Avian Vet or local breeder to teach you how to do this. There are also a lot of books on this subject. Look at the Book Recommendation section of this FAQ.Lovebirds usually wean around 8 weeks old. Provide your babies with a lot of different foods, including soft food, small pieces of fruit and vegetables, seed, pellets and millet.
http://www.upatsix.com/faq/lvbrdfaq.htm

http://www.parrotparrot.com/lovebirds/handfeed.htm

http://www.avianweb.com/lovebirdbreeding.html

Answer 8

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Answer 9

I got told to put peat on the floor of the nestbox Don't know if thats right?


I breed birds (Budgies, Kakarkis, Cockatiels) and I have two lovebird put unfortunately they are both females :o(

Answer 10

Our breeding birds get a nestbox with a 2-3" layer of Carefresh small animal bedding, OR we use aspen shavings. You can offer the female plain paper or newsprint to shred and build up her nest.
Don't use cedar, pine, corncob bedding or anything with sharp/hard/scented qualities.