New to lovebirds. Any tips are appreciated!

[Underscorrr]

I just bought my birdie today after losing my precious budgie last week. I would like some tips on what to do and what not to do. What differs from budgie care and lovebird care? Thank you for any help.

 

[LunaLovebird]

Sorry about the loss of your budgie.

Food wise, budgie require more seed in their diet than do lovebirds. Lovebirds are suited to about 80% pellets compared to seed (sans sunflower seed), in addition to daily fresh vegetables. Having not had budgies, I'm unsure of anything else that really differs in terms of care. Lovebirds are a bit more sassy and demanding than budgies I think. Make sure your new birdy has a lot of cage space (width is better than height), and a good amount of out time. I would also strongly recommend looking into a friend if you have lengthy commitments like work or school.

Make sure you post pics!

 

[fluffypoptarts]

I'm sorry for your loss. Congratulations on your lovebird, however.

Lovebirds tend to be more affectionate and interactive with their humans than budgies are, so be sure to love on your little friend often! Both love to chew and destroy. Lovebirds seem to particularly love bells and swings in addition to their shreddables. They are good at escaping cages without latches and are also good at finding trouble!

 

[sunnysmom]

My foster lovie loved to forage. I would buy mini peppers, hollow them out and stuff them with chopped up veggies, seeds, pellets, etc. He loved that and it was a great way to get him to eat fruit and vegetables.

 

[Joshie]

I don't want to ruffle any feathers (haha), but I find lovebirds to be a lot more intelligent and interactive than budgies. This means that they are fun and engaged, but it also means they can be stubborn, fixated and even destructive. Lovebirds need a lot more toys and games and challenges to keep them occupied. A happy lovebird can express their love in the most heartwarming ways. They are a huge birds in a tiny little package.

 

[fluffypoptarts]

@Joshie They are certainly an adorable handful! A lot of bang for the birdy buck.

 

[Underscorrr]

I don't want to ruffle any feathers (haha), but I find lovebirds to be a lot more intelligent and interactive than budgies. This means that they are fun and engaged, but it also means they can be stubborn, fixated and even destructive. Lovebirds need a lot more toys and games and challenges to keep them occupied. A happy lovebird can express their love in the most heartwarming ways. They are a huge birds in a tiny little package.

I'll keep that in mind. He's still adjusting to the home right now, and I can't wait until he comes out of his birdy shell.

 

[zoo mom]

So sorry about your budgie.
Congratulations on your love bird.

 

[Underscorrr]

So sorry about your budgie.
Congratulations on your love bird.

Thank you.

 

[JaclynBin]

I've found that lovies can get into a lot more mischief and destruction than my english budgie ever could. They're smart enough to know when you're trying to hide things from them (such as important documents, expensive electronics) and suddenly become obsessed with needing to chew on them despite being presented with equally decent paper or toys. I've also found that they love to take baths a lot more often. Even my more skittish lovebird stomachs his discomfort with being held in order to splash around in my cupped hands under a running faucet.

Good luck with your new lovie

 

[Underscorrr]

I've found that lovies can get into a lot more mischief and destruction than my english budgie ever could. They're smart enough to know when you're trying to hide things from them (such as important documents, expensive electronics) and suddenly become obsessed with needing to chew on them despite being presented with equally decent paper or toys. I've also found that they love to take baths a lot more often. Even my more skittish lovebird stomachs his discomfort with being held in order to splash around in my cupped hands under a running faucet.

Good luck with your new lovie

Thank you! I've scheduled a vet check-up to make sure he is in tip-top shape. I love how mischievous they are.

 

[Joshie]

I've found that lovies can get into a lot more mischief and destruction than my english budgie ever could. They're smart enough to know when you're trying to hide things from them (such as important documents, expensive electronics) and suddenly become obsessed with needing to chew on them despite being presented with equally decent paper or toys. I've also found that they love to take baths a lot more often. Even my more skittish lovebird stomachs his discomfort with being held in order to splash around in my cupped hands under a running faucet.

Good luck with your new lovie

Mine have a real appreciation for fine literature. Brand new, not quite read fine literature. Also...if anyone would like to buy laptop missing almost all of the keys, do let me know.

 

[Peachfaced]

Here's some general advice regarding Lovebirds:

Resistance is futile!