Is it possible to separate inseparable birds?

One of the most popular species of parrots kept at home is the lovebird. The myth associated with the bird’s name is that it cannot live alone. But in fact, this is just a myth. The lovebird can live alone, either originally or having lost its pair due to life circumstances.

The lovebird in solitude

This parrot can quite calmly live without a “second half”, if the owner has a reasonable approach to its maintenance. Of course, the owner of the bird will have to pay a lot of attention to it, because the pet is very active and inquisitive. It is necessary to provide not only conditions for daily active pastime, but also obligatory communication with the owner and his family members.

It is desirable to take it as a chick, because young birds are easier to get used to. Bringing a lovebird into the house, you need to give him 2-3 days to get used to the new environment for him. The parrot learns the unfamiliar surroundings, smells and sounds.

But after getting used to it, it will expect to receive attention. Of course, the owner can only feed and care for the bird due to being busy, but this will not be enough for the lovebird. In addition, it must be periodically let out of the cage, otherwise the health of this bird may deteriorate.

Be sure to equip a place for the bird to play – it may be a special place with a swing, bell, ropes, ribbons and rustling toys. And for the pet not to chew everything in the house, you can buy for him toys made of wood.

Getting a “second half”.

Often, if the owner of the female lovebird sees that his pet is sad or, conversely, shows aggression, get a friend for her. But, first, the female can become aggressive during egg laying – because regardless of the presence of a partner, she still lays eggs. And, despite the fact that they will not be fertilized, she will protect the offspring. And secondly, each bird has an individual character, so it is not a fact that the relationship of a hastily made pair will be smooth.

The sad appearance of the pet, accompanied by plucking feathers, usually indicates a lack of a pair. In this case, keeping individuals of the same sex is not recommended, as they will fight over territory.

If the lovebirds lived in a pair, and then one died, then, first of all, you need to take the remaining parrot to the vet to make sure that it does not have an infection, or a virus. And, if everything is normal, the surviving pet should be surrounded with care and attention. The bird that was left alone should be given a new nook and be allowed more walks and more attention.

The learning ability of lovebirds

Irrespective of their sociability, these birds are rather malleable, but it takes longer to train them than their wavy congeners. But after accustoming a lovebird, the owner will have a devoted friend for a long time. The main thing is not to be lazy and to pay attention to the pet by communicating with it, playing and giving lessons.