Lovebirds can live and thrive both indoors as
caged pets and outdoors as aviary birds. When buying a suitable cage
for the indoor pet, make sure that the wire is not too widely spaced
or the bird will be going in and out at its convenience, not yours.
The standard Parakeet cage is not large enough for lovebirds. The
are cages on the market especially for lovebirds. Ask at your pet
dealer to show you lovebird cages in his/her equipment brouchure,
if you do not see them in his shop.
The cage should not measure less than 20"
square and 20" high. Buy as large a cage as you can afford.
You may consider making your own cage. Buy 1"x 1" wire for
larger lovebirds like the Peach Faced. For the smaller lovebirds like
the Black-Masked & Fischers. buy 1" x 1/2. Again the dimensions
should not be smaller than than 20" square and 20" high.
Larger cages allow more flight space, which is desirable. The lovebirds
are very active birds, and exercise space in the cage is beneficial.
All lovebird cages must be constructed of metal, wooden cages will
not last, for the birds will chew through them readily.
Painted cages are not recomended .
You may hang your lovebird cage from a stand or
a ceiling chain or just leave it on a small table. Where ever you
decide to put it, make sure that it is in a spot that is easily viewable
for both you and your birds; lovebirds playing is highly amusing to
watch and the lovebirds like to watch the rest of the family go about
their daily life.
Perches should be measured 3/4" in diameter
if you are using wooden dowels. Natural wood perches are the best
but make sure they have not been sprayed wih any chemicals. You can
use branches from fruit trees, oak and elm - just to name a few possible
sources of natural wood. Place two or three perches in the lovebird
cage but leave plenty of room for flight and play space. A small swing
will often become a lovebirds roosting spot.
A cage cover is needed for cold nights, you can
make or buy your bird cover but I choose to make my own. Many birds
chew holes in their cage cover so dont be surprised to find little
holes chewed out of it.
The cups that come with a parakeets cage are too
small to hold the daily ration of feed for a normal lovebird. These
hardly little birds eat a tremendous amount every day. Cups can be
made out of metal, glass and other easily cleaned materials. you can
hang the feed cups from the side of the cage or place the on the bottom.
When using bottom feeders, make sure to place them in a place where
they will not get soiled by the droppings.
The cage bottom can be covered with gravel paper,
newspaper or sand. Sand is often messy, however. Bird toys can be
placed inside the cage as long as you do not clutter it. Commercially
made playgrounds are available at well supplied petshops.
Lovebirds can live and thrive both indoors as caged pets and outdoors as aviary birds. When buying a suitable cage for the indoor pet, make sure that the wire is not too widely spaced or the bird will be going in and out at its convenience, not yours. The standard Parakeet cage is not large enough for lovebirds. The are cages on the market especially for lovebirds. Ask at your pet dealer to show you lovebird cages in his/her equipment brouchure, if you do not see them in his shop.
The cage should not measure less than 20" square and 20" high. Buy as large a cage as you can afford.
You may consider making your own cage. Buy 1"x 1" wire for larger lovebirds like the Peach Faced. For the smaller lovebirds like the Black-Masked & Fischers. buy 1" x 1/2. Again the dimensions should not be smaller than than 20" square and 20" high. Larger cages allow more flight space, which is desirable. The lovebirds are very active birds, and exercise space in the cage is beneficial.
All lovebird cages must be constructed of metal, wooden cages will not last, for the birds will chew through them readily.
Painted cages are not recomended .You may hang your lovebird cage from a stand or a ceiling chain or just leave it on a small table. Where ever you decide to put it, make sure that it is in a spot that is easily viewable for both you and your birds; lovebirds playing is highly amusing to watch and the lovebirds like to watch the rest of the family go about their daily life.
Perches should be measured 3/4" in diameter if you are using wooden dowels. Natural wood perches are the best but make sure they have not been sprayed wih any chemicals. You can use branches from fruit trees, oak and elm - just to name a few possible sources of natural wood. Place two or three perches in the lovebird cage but leave plenty of room for flight and play space. A small swing will often become a lovebirds roosting spot.
A cage cover is needed for cold nights, you can make or buy your bird cover but I choose to make my own. Many birds chew holes in their cage cover so dont be surprised to find little holes chewed out of it.
The cups that come with a parakeets cage are too small to hold the daily ration of feed for a normal lovebird. These hardly little birds eat a tremendous amount every day. Cups can be made out of metal, glass and other easily cleaned materials. you can hang the feed cups from the side of the cage or place the on the bottom. When using bottom feeders, make sure to place them in a place where they will not get soiled by the droppings.
The cage bottom can be covered with gravel paper, newspaper or sand. Sand is often messy, however. Bird toys can be placed inside the cage as long as you do not clutter it. Commercially made playgrounds are available at well supplied petshops.