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lovebird advice

  1. MangoTheLB

    Weird spots on my lovebird - what are they?

    I've noticed these odd brown-coloured spots littered all over my lovebird's body. It first started at her chest area but it's recently spread to her tail and wings. She had a bath today but they didn't come off, and she's been acting her usual self - singing, dancing, playing .. etc. Does...
  2. swordsvk

    Can You Guess the Age of My Lovebird?

    I got it 2 Days Ago from a Breeder. The parents weren't feeding it anymore. Currently I am Handfeeding It 3 Times a Day. Morning, Noon And Night. He is eating Approx 4-5 ML. Then I force fed Him 1-2 ML More. Am I doing Right? Attaching The Pictures Of It. Please Can You suggest if I am Doing...
  3. R

    how old do you think he is

    the breeder told me that he was almost 7 weeks old his feathers are plucked but i don’t know and i am handfeeding him but i don’t know how much i should give because i don’t know his age so does anyone know how old he is?
  4. A

    Aggressive Female, Hormonal? Help

    Hey everyone! It's my first time posting here, I hope I'm doing everything right. It's a long story and some trigger warnings for plucking/harming and unfortunately birb passing away. I got a lovebird couple in 2017. I got the male (Melon) first and the female (Muskmelon) afterwards...
  5. K

    Lovebird Molting/Dry Skin?

    Hello everyone :) My Fischer lovebird, Peach, has been overly preening his feet lately. This May will mark a year since I’ve had him. I noticed his feet are really dry and when preening, white specs fall on his feathers. Almost like dry “dandruff” like specs. New feathers are coming in (he has...
  6. P

    HELP ruptured air sack?

    Hello, My birds have been plucking so they’ve been getting cone treatment. I noticed today that one of them have some sacs filled with air. I looked online and saw it might be an air sac. What should I do?? First image is the bird I think has the ruptured air sac, the second image is of the...
  7. M

    Feeding a lovebird

    Hi! Can anyone advise me on how much formula should a lovebird baby get per feeding? I want to make sure I am giving him enough per feeding. The lovebird I have is 41 days old. I see also that he has some interest in millet, but it is still exploring it gradually. Thank you!
  8. Muna

    Lovebird biting her legs

    Hi everyone & Happy New Year :) I need help or has anyone been dealing with a similar issue as mine? This happened so randomly & fast after she laid her egg a week + Her diet consists of zupreem, Harrison & tops pellets. 3-4 days ago I noticed my 4 year old female lovebird having dried blood...
  9. Bre.bee

    Heater safe for lovie ?

    Hello! I have a sweet lovebird that is new to our family, we are in an old apartment where the heating isn’t good. We need to use other sources to take the chill off the room, I am aware of harmful PTFE chemicals and Teflon to avoid and looking for advice ! Are Dyson hot + cool Fan air purifier...
  10. Bre.bee

    New lovebird! Need advice/opinions

    Hello ! I am new here, and super excited to have my new lovebird join our home on sept 16 2024 ! Powder has been getting use to us about a month now and starting to play with toys, still eating, drinking and spending time with us. We have noticed that Powder sneezes at times and sometimes has...
  11. P

    Rehoming lovebirds

    Hello, I have two lovebirds and have had them for about 5 years but I feel as though they have taken a toll on my mental health and that I haven’t been doing my best to give them the same quality care as I once did . For context, I’m a college student who works part time. It’s been really hard...
  12. KiwiTheLov

    My lovebird does not want to step or go near the palm of my hand.

    I've had my lovebird for almost a month now, and everyday I give him millet from my pinched hand, and he takes it. But whenever I try to give him millet from the palm or the back of my hand, he just seems to ignore it and doesn't come near. What should I do? I feel stuck and don't know what the...
  13. S

    New lovebirds situation

    hi this might be a long story but basically i picked up a new blue grey lovebird that flew to my window i have no knowledge of its gender or age i just assume its a girl i somehow found the owner she told me it grew up with a partner and was willingly to give me the seperated partner however the...
  14. KiwiTheLov

    Tips on how to get my bird to eat out of my hand?

    I have had my lovebird for more than 2 weeks now, and he is able to eat millet from my hand a couple inches away. But whenever I try to offer him millet from the palm of my hand he looks interested, but scared to move. I've been trying everyday in and out of his cage but he won't come that...
  15. cerva0530

    Soft collar recommendations?

    TL;DR : I would like purchase recommendations for soft collars for lovebirds. Or, recommendations for making one. As well as advice for managing plucking, especially from other lovebird owners with experience. Hi all, my sweet girl Beau has been struggling with feather plucking for a few years...
  16. T

    Bubble collar on lovebird

    Hello there! I just joined this forum today because I am desperately seeking advice on taking care of a lovebird with a bubble collar on and would really appreciate to hear the experiences of anyone who also has had a similar experience with their birdie pal. Please don't mind my long post, I...
  17. F

    Lesser of two stressors

    Hello, I'm relatively new to bird ownership and am looking for guidance on a nuanced situation. I have a single male (I think..) lovebird named Bubo who is very attached to me. In April I will be going out of town for two nights. Normally when I go out of town Roommate A, who is very...
  18. Fratherpin

    Sick Lovebird

    Hello everyone. Please be kind and help my bird with your knowledge.My Lovebird is not feeling good.I noticed at night that only sometimes she is wheezing very hard but otherwhise she is a very active bird during the day and this is why I am confused.I only feed her pellets and fruits...I am...
  19. meganshl

    Help - sick lovebirds

    Hi, Can anyone advise on what I can do to help my poor lovebirds? The vet said it may not be PBDF because their beak and nails look ok. We gave them antibiotics to get rid of bacteria but it seems like the feather loss is getting worse quite rapidly. Is it possible it could be hormonal? Please...
  20. Luvbirds

    Piccola Having biting issues...

    Hello, Everyone I need some tips and help. So Mama Bird (Pepita) has 2 fully grown babies (Rio + Piccola). But I am having bird biting issues. Piccola bites everything and everyone but likes to be near people. I don't know what do. He is social but likes biting. Pepita is a girl, The Vet said...
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