Lovebirds for Sale: A Must Read For Lovebird Buying
Nothing says “two of kind” quite like lovebirds. These curious creatures are very
lighthearted, and enjoy physical connections with their human companions. Combined with their social nature and propensity to live in pairs, it is easy to see why they are held as a romantic ideal for the way a couple should be.
However, when you are looking for lovebirds for sale, it is good to note a lovebird does not necessarily need to be kept with only one other companion. A loan lovebird can be quite happy and well adjusted as long as it receives adequate social interaction and playtime from its human family members. On the other hand, if you elect to adopt more than two lovebirds, the more the merrier! Although they can be somewhat territorial, a good mix of males and females can neutralize this risk.
A good indication your lovebird is feeling lonely is the high-pitched “yell” it vocalizes when seeking attention. However, this will never be an overly quiet companion. Lovebirds are known to have chattering, chirps, and squawks. Unlike a parrot, you will never confuse this with your mate calling though, as they are not known to be able to imitate human speech.
When seeking lovebirds for sale, you may also find a wide variety of accessories to compliment the new addition to your home. Lovebirds are avid chewers and can easily break toys into smaller, harder to digest, pieces. Looking for small toys approved for hard chewing dogs, like Pit Bulls, may not be a bad idea for a lovebird! And with their mischievous nature, variety is key! Lovebirds will want a selection of items to hold their attention, and may become frustrated if toys are not rotated for playtime. Another way to hold a lovebirds attention is to ensure their cage is as large as possible, and has a variety of different height perches. After all, who wouldn’t want to change where they sit from time to time!
Lovebirds tend to eat parrot type food. The pellet form is the main type recommended. However, it is also important to offer a lovebird about 25% of its diet in the form of fresh fruits and vegetables. As always, your veterinarian can give the best advice on the specific needs of your lovebirds.
Lovebirds come in many different color variations, and live for approximately 15 years. Lovebirds may be found for sale at many different online breeders (such as the wide array available at www.birdbreeders.com) , or available for rescue for local and national pet rescue organizations (ex. www.Petfinder.com). Prices can range from $35-$140 per bird on average. Perhaps this valentine’s day it is time to introduce some lovebirds into your home!