Hello dear birdie lovers and owners!

[Nomi]

Hello all!

My name is Nomi, and I recently joined Avian Avenue to get more information about birds and caring for lovebirds.

I have recently adopted 2 bonded lovebirds. The previous owner stated that the birds are tame, and have been together since they were young. They are over 3 years old, and they are a funny pair - Mango and Thunderpants. Thunderpants is the more timid and shy one, and will step up onto my finger now and then. Mango is fearless and is a go-getter. Mango does not like to step up on my finger at all, and will try to nip me when I attempt to do so. Even with spray millet, Mango refuses to be on my finger. I did trick her recently to land on my arm, although I don't think she was aware that she was on my arm (sneaky me!!)

I love them dearly, and watching them two interact and be little butts together is priceless.

I do have a question for other owners of bonded lovebirds!
How is the interaction between yourself (owner) with the bonded two?

Any feedback/personal experience relating to caring for two bonded lovebirds would be very much appreciated!

Have a lovely day everyone <3

 

[Fergus Mom]

I just wanted to say welcome, and I'll bet you will get tons of stories about lovebirds here - your birds sound like so much fun!

 

[WallyLoopey]

Hi Nomi! Your lovebirds are adorable! I don’t have any but my lorikeets became more ‘hands-off’ when they bonded.

They are still somewhat handleable however and just as much a joy to own. They just prefer each other over me!

 

[WallyLoopey]

Hi Nomi! Your lovebirds are adorable! I don’t have any but my lorikeets became more ‘hands-off’ when they bonded.

They are still somewhat handleable however and just as much a joy to own. They just prefer each other over me!

 

[Fuzzy]

to the Avenue, Nomi! Mango and Thunderpants are gorgeous! Love their names!!

 

[DoubleTake]

I dont have a pair of bonded lovebirds, just one. @Zara since she has some bonded peach faced lovebirds

 

[Ripshod]

Welcome aboard Nomi. They do look happy together those two. Aas you recently picked these two up it may just be that a little more time is needed for them to trust you. In any case keep doing what your doing, associate your hands with nice treats.
@Zara is our lovie queen, she'll have some great advice for you.

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[DoubleTake]

Welcome aboard Nomi. They do look happy together those two. Aas you recently picked these two up it may just be that a little more time is needed for them to trust you. In any case keep doing what your doing, associate your hands with nice treats.
@Zara is our lovie queen, she'll have some great advice for you.

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Now now, I dont know about queen. Maybe stalker is a better word.

 

[Beasley]

Yay more lovebirds! Hahaha I love how we all immediately go to @Zara she really is the best!

 

[DoubleTake]

I will say my lovebird is bonded to my friend's lovebird. When she visits, both of them are pretty much together the entire time. Both are female can get over protective of each other but are generally still friendly to me and my friend. They both like to snuggle with each other and us at the same time.

 

[zoo mom]

Welcome.

 

[Ripshod]

stalker

Really? REALLY??
You think it's safe to say that?

 

[Beasley]

@DoubleTake you in trouble now

 

[Zara]

Welcome to the avenue

Your birds are lovely (and cool names too!)

I do have a question for other owners of bonded lovebirds!
How is the interaction between yourself (owner) with the bonded two?

I have 2 pairs of bonded lovebirds but I do not have a situation like yours. The first pair I have, one was my ¨tame¨ cock who bonded with a hen I found. I have had a super hard time building an interactive relationship with her because she does not need me. Her male gives her all she needs. She will perch on my shoulder and occasionally treats me to stepping on my hand. My other pair are their first two offspring who grew and bonded to each other and so are ¨tame¨.

You say the previous owner of your birds says they were ¨tame¨ so hopefully you stand a good chance of having some sort of interactive relationship with them. It will take time and there´s no shortcuts. You are doing the right things, plenty of millet and occasional trickery Just be warned, there´s a fine line between tricking and forcing.

You didn´t state which sex. (Thunderpants sounds male and Mango female). Try to focus on the bird that is more interested in interacting, while not excluding the other (offer millet to both birds). Once one will come to you, the other will follow suit.

To start; Offer plenty of millet through the cage bars and don´t put any in their cage (like when you see some people hang whole sprigs in there). That way they associate you wth the millet because they have no other way of getting it. Once they know you bring millet you will notice they come over to you when you approach the cage. Eventually, when they are out of the cage, hold out the millet and in time they will come.

Be consistent. It could take weeks, but it could take months... or a year. The key will be to invest time into them and be patient

Good luck!

 

[DoubleTake]

Really? REALLY??
You think it's safe to say that?

She has abused me enough. She cant do much more!

 

[Zara]

Maybe stalker is a better word.

Really? REALLY??
You think it's safe to say that?

It´s fine. I am a self confessed Lovebird Lane lurker
2take is just looking to poke the bear until he recieves the

Yay more lovebirds!

I love lovebirds! I wish everyone on the board had one! I wish I could have more!!

I love them dearly, and watching them two interact and be little butts together is priceless.

Yes! This is one of the most beautiful things! The iconic snuggle is just captivating!!!

Any feedback/personal experience relating to caring for two bonded lovebirds would be very much appreciated!

Be prepared for spats, squabbles and toe biting when it comes to mating/hormones.

 

[DoubleTake]

2take is just looking to poke the bear until he recieves the It´s fine. I am a self confessed Lovebird Lane lurker

@Nomi are they flighted? Do you know the gender of both? Siblings?

 

[expressmailtome]

Welcome, and enjoy the site!

 

[Cynthia & Percy]

welcome

 

[Nomi]

Wowz! Thank you all for being so welcoming and providing info and advice . I really appreciate this! I am glad I joined this forum.