Basic Things To Take Care Of Love Birds
What are Love birds and why should it came under pet species?
They are naturally comfortable with warm or moderate climatic conditions
They usually live in pairs, that's why they are called Love Birds :)
Their life span will be around 15-17 years with average life span of 10-12 years.
They are grown as pets in home because of their prettiness,a belief that growing love birds can improve the family relationships and bonding, for their whole day chirping sounds that gives energy when listening at bad times and for a company to those who are staying alone at home.
Think of the Decision first
Before deciding to welcome love birds to your home you should make sure of yourself on some aspects
You should able to give proper care for their life. Many a busy business men have less chance to concentrate on these things. So, they should think well before buying love birds.
Betterment of place is required for their health. Places that are nasty will create health problem to them and reduces their lifespan.
You should have at least 15 minutes a day and an hour a week completely for them
Make sure that your home is less prone to animals that are aggressive on love birds
If your mind is compatible with all the above points then check for the address of a pet shop or an Aviculture shop or else don't.
Safety and Cleanliness
First of all their living place, i.e cage (mostly) should be made in a proper way that it should be robust and tough to the animals that are aggressive to love birds.
The meshes in the cage should be very small. (It will also act as a fine grip place for love birds)
Housing for pairs can be made by small mud pots with holes (usual in India)
Cross rods and toys should be placed inside the cage
Should clean the cage weekly
Medication should be done for the birds atleast once in 2 months
Proper health monitoring should be advisible
Food bowls should be maintained clean
Its a good idea to grow some small plants inside the cage as it gives the better surroundings to them.
Food and Water
Food and water is very important for birds than other facilities. So one should take much importance in this aspect.
Healthy food leads to healthier life and good lifespan.
Some fruits, Vegetables and pulses are normally given as food for them
In pulses, millets is common food to love birds ( in many parts of India). Sunflower seeds, cooked
corn may also be given
Fresh fruits such as grapes, berries, apple, mango, papaya and some fleshy fruits suits them
In vegetables, tomato, carrots, beet roots, cooked potatoes can make their food
Leafy spinaches and corriander plant are lovable food for them
Anything, whether it is a fruit, vegetable or leaves it should be FRESH. If you don't know how to find the rotten foods and vegetables then only feed pulses to them
Other than these there are packaged foods available in pet shops. However this may reduce the bird's life span. So, it is better to go with nature.
Love birds needs as much of water as like food. So, proper and pure water should be provided for them.
Water must be changed daily in order to avoid diseases
Better to use drinking water rather than using tank water.
Thank you for reading!!! :) :)
