Caring Love Birds

Basic Things To Take Care Of Love Birds

What are Love birds and why should it came under pet species?

 Love birds are native to African continent. 

 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!!! :) :)