Lovebirds' Egg-Laying Process: A Personal Experience

Updated on June 3, 2019

Sakina loves birds. She had two IRN parrots and two budgies. Now she has two lovebirds, one of which is a peach-faced male she hand-raised.

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In this article, the following common questions and topics about egg-laying in lovebirds will be addressed in detail.

When Will a Female Lovebird Lay an Egg?
How Many Eggs Will a Female Lovebird Lay?
Signs of a Pregnant Lovebird
Finding a Suitable Nest Box
Nesting Materials for Lovebirds
Egg-Binding in Lovebirds
Calcium Supply for Your Lovebirds (Table)
A Healthy Recipe for Lovebirds
Infertility in Lovebirds
What are the Causes of Infertility?

When Will a Female Lovebird Lay an Egg?

Many novice breeders have this question in their minds at some point in time. A female lovebird will lay an egg with or without a mate when she is around 9-12 months of age. Of course, without a mate, the eggs laid will be infertile. Sometimes people end up buying two females or two males. Housing them together may lead to a clutch of infertile eggs in the former case, while no eggs in the latter. When mating occurs between a true lovebird pair (male and female), the eggs laid will be fertile though infertile eggs are possible too, as it is in the case of my pets Mumu and Lulu.

How Many Eggs Will a Female Lovebird Lay?

Eggs will be laid within 7-10 days after mating. In my case, Lulu gave an egg exactly a week later, on October 6th, 2016. Interestingly, we had no idea that she was pregnant! Usually, a hen (female lovebird) lays a clutch of 4-6 eggs, in a gap of 1-2 days. She then broods over the eggs, usually after laying the whole clutch. The incubation period is between 21-23 days, after which the chicks are hatched. There may be exceptions too. The chicks may even hatch out by the 24th or 25th day. Make sure you count the days, so that you can approximately calculate the hatching date.

Lulu had laid 4 eggs continuously every alternate day. Then after a gap of 7-10 days, she had laid 5 more eggs.

Signs of a Pregnant Lovebird

• She walks slowly

• She is unable to fly/flies with difficulty

• She shows slight weight gain

• Her body shows a clear "baby bump"

• She looks tired

• She sleeps a lot, fluffing her feathers

• The male feeds her rigorously

• She may bob her tail

My Female Lovebird Lulu Laid Her First Egg

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Lulu, my female lovebird laid an egg on 6th October 2016.

Mumu my male lovebird is going to see the egg laid for the first time. He wagged his tail out of happiness.

Finding a Suitable Nest Box

A nest box is an essential component in lovebird breeding. Upon learning that Lulu laid an egg, we immediately bought a nest box. The pet owner had mistakenly given a round nest made out of steel, which was actually meant for canaries. Surfing the net, I realized that lovebirds need wooden nest boxes. The exchange was made, and we bought a small nest box/English budgie nest, which my lovebirds readily accepted. Remember to provide your pets with nesting materials.

Placing the Nest Box

The nest box can be placed outside the cage, attaching it to the cage wall.
Attach the nest box inside (with S-Shaped hooks)

In my opinion, placing the nest box inside is better. My pets love to sit inside the box together, for warmth. They doze off too inside it sometimes; as the temperature here is cold. However, you can place it according to your wish.

(P.S. You can place the nest box wherever you want, according to your pet's comfort level. There is no hard and fast rule for that!)

Lovebird Nest Box

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We bought a canary nest assuming it to be a lovebird nest before.

Lovebird Eggs

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Picture showing my lovebird Lulu's eggs laid in her nest box.

Nesting Materials for Lovebirds

Lovebirds require nesting materials to make their nests. These are required to keep humidity in the nest, as it is essential for egg laying. Both males and females make long strips of whatever material is available, carrying them in the nest box. While the female tucks them in her wings and tail, the male tries to do so, though remains unsuccessful. However, there can be exceptions (Mumu has mastered the ability of shredding paper and tucking it in his tail)!

You could buy nesting materials from a local pet shop or provide the following:

What Can Be Included in Nesting Materials?

Palm leaves (Lulu simply adores these)
Paper towels
Dried grass
Lovebird's own feathers (lost ones)
Leaves of non-poisonous plants (lovebird safe)

Lulu Shredding Palm Leaves

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Lulu, my female lovebird loves to shred palm leaves and tuck them in her tail. It is the perfect nesting material for her.

Shredding has been an all time favorite activity of my lovebird Lulu. She can do that anytime and every time.

My Male Lovebird Mumu Has Mastered Nesting Behavior!

Egg-Binding in Lovebirds

The most common egg-laying problem in lovebirds is egg-binding. This means that your bird is unable to pass an egg easily. This can be fatal to your bird. A vet must be consulted immediately when this occurs. If a vet cannot be consulted, you could do a few things to help your bird expel the egg.

In my case, Lulu had passed 9 eggs easily. The 10th, 11th, and 12th egg had been passed with difficulty, in a gap of 5-7 days. She didn't keep well, started vomiting, and slept a lot. She stayed like this for one day. The next day her egg would be passed, and she would be normal and active again.

Signs of Egg-Binding

Straining
Fluffed feathers
Sitting at the bottom of the cage
Tail bobbing
Difficulty in breathing
Weakness
Loss of appetite
Large droppings/Minimal droppings
Sleeping a lot (in Lulu's case)
Vomiting (in Lulu's case)
Fever (in Lulu's case)

Curing Egg-Binding at Home

Place the bird on a warm towel (heat allows the dilation of muscles, thus helping in passing the egg.)
Place the bird in a bowl of warm water. Your bird is likely to pass the egg in water.
Giving calcium supply (crushed egg shells and small pieces of egg-white).
If your female bird is not eating, feed the male with the calcium supply mentioned above.
Give plenty of rest without any disturbance.
Keep the cage covered in a blanket for warmth.
Keep the cage clean. Your bird is likely to pass large droppings which may wet the cage floor, making it colder.

Using Egg as a Quick Calcium Supply for Lovebirds

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Boil an egg. Crush egg shell and egg white into small pieces. Provide this to your lovebirds as it is a rich source of calcium. This helps a lot for egg-bound females too.

Grind egg shell into a powdery form and sprinkle on your lovebird's food bowl.

If your pets like to chew, crush the shells as small pieces as shown. It's up to you!

Crushed egg shells sprinkled on seeds eaten by lovebirds.

Foods With Calcium for Your Lovebirds

Vegetables	Fruits	Others
Brocoli	Kiwi	Egg Shell
Cabbage	Dried Fig	Egg-White
Celery	Orange	Sunlight
Collard greens	Apricot	UV Light
Chinese cabbage		Cuttle bone
Kale		Mineral Block
Aragula
Turnip greens
Mustard greens
Spinach

The following table shows the different sources of calcium , which can be provided to your pets. Calcium is essential for healthy bones, proper feather growth and overall health of birds.

A Healthy Recipe for Lovebirds

Boil 4-5 spinach leaves and an egg.
Dry the spinach leaves in the sun and crush them.
Crush some of the egg shell into tiny pieces/powdery form and add to it.
Take some egg yolk and egg-white too.
Take fresh corn and dry them till they are hardened. Mash them into tiny bits and add to the mixture.
Toss all of them and serve it fresh to your pet/pets. Either sprinkle it over their food bowl or give it separately. It solves weakness and strengthens your bird.

Infertility in Lovebirds

Infertility may be caused in a lovebird hen, leaving the eggs empty/without chicks. This is in the case of my bird Lulu. Till now she has laid 12 eggs in total, but there aren't any chicks hatched. She sat on all of them for a while, but her brooding wasn't continuous. It is very saddening yes, I had always wished to see what color would be inherited by their chicks. My male lovebird Mumu is a medium-green heavy pied peach-faced while the female Lulu is a white-faced violet roseicollis peach-faced lovebird.

A Clutch of Infertile Eggs

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We had placed Lulu's eggs in this small wooden square box, removing all of them from her nest box. This was done to check if Lulu sits on her eggs or not. I believe that a mother knows her eggs are not fertile, so she didn't even sit on them.

Take an egg after it has been laid for a week and put it under flashlight. If the egg shows red veins, it means the chick is growing. If the eggs appear translucent or "empty" it means it is infertile. Sadly, all eggs were infertile.

What Are the Causes of Infertility?

Nutritional Factor: If the hen lacks minerals and calcium, her eggs will remain infertile. A healthy diet with all the essential minerals and calcium may help in reducing infertility.
Loose Perches: Ensure that the perches are fixed firmly. The hen needs support to carry the male on her back. If the perches are loose, mating won't happen properly.
Mutation: If your bird is a mutation, she may or may not be infertile.
Age: If your bird is too young or too old, the eggs may remain infertile.
Environmental Factors: There should be enough humidity for successful mating. Heaters and humidifiers may aid in creating such an atmosphere. A nest box is also very essential for mating.

Have you Ever Seen a Chick Hatching?

Conclusion

Lovebirds are a beautiful species and their reproduction and egg-laying process a wonder of nature. Unfortunately, I am not lucky enough to see the hatching of my pets's chicks. Nevertheless, I still hope that one day I might see their babies, hopefully...

This article is accurate and true to the best of the author’s knowledge. It is not meant to substitute for diagnosis, prognosis, treatment, prescription, or formal and individualized advice from a veterinary medical professional. Animals exhibiting signs and symptoms of distress should be seen by a veterinarian immediately.

Questions & Answers

Question:
It’s almost a month why are my lovebirds' eggs not hatching?
Answer:
Your bird might be younger than one year of age, might not be mated well, or may be infertile. Please throw those eggs away. The hatching period is 21-25 days.
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Do we have to give lovebirds cooked egg yolk and egg whites?
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If you want to, give tiny bits of both. It's beneficial if they eat the eggshells. Crush them into fine bits or powder and sprinkle over their seeds. This will help replenish their calcium levels.
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My bird laid 5 eggs 34 days ago and they haven't hatched yet. I read that lovebird eggs hatch after 21-23 days. My bird still sits on them. Should I throw the eggs or let my lovebird continue sitting on them?
Answer:
Please discard the eggs since they are not hatching and may start spoiling. This will affect your bird's health.
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Can I check my lovebirds' eggs? I have heard that people try to touch their eggs, they can break?
Answer:
No, you can't touch their eggs with your fingers, but you can definitely look at them.
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My lovebird has laid eggs outside the nest box... What should I do?
Answer:
You can use a spoon and place the eggs in the nest box.
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How can we identify hatched eggs in African lovebirds?
Answer:
The hatched eggs will have chicks in them.
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If the lovebird's eggs are laid on different days, will they hatch on the same day?
Answer:
No, they will hatch on different days. Keep a count of 21-25 days after each egg is laid.
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I have a female lovebird who lays eggs. The eggs are fertile but the chicks are not able to break the eggs and die inside. Why is this?
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This is a common issue in lovebirds. Survival is difficult, so the probability of hatching is less in most cases.
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I have a female lovebird. She laid one egg before and one in the morning but broke it by herself. Is she continuously laying eggs now? I have no male lovebird and the female is laying eggs.
Answer:
She is mature now and can lay eggs. She needs a mate. Please get a male lovebird for her.
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My lovebird's egg is out of the nest box. Can I put the egg back? Will the lovebird accept this egg?
Answer:
First place the egg back in the nest box and see if the mother lovebird accepts it or not.
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My lovebird had only laid one egg both times. Is this ok?
Answer:
Yes, it's okay. Egg-laying is different in each case.
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My lovebird alys eggs but does not sit on them. She throws them and the eggs are also not fertile. Why is this?
Answer:
There are only a few times when eggs are fertile. This is a normal process. Even my birds kicked the eggs away once they knew they were infertile.
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What does a baby love bird look like in the shell when it's about ready to hatch? What signs should I look for when candling them at this stage?
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You will see an embryo inside the egg when you candle the eggs.
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My lovebird sits like he is going to give eggs. He is not flying, only sits in one place. He is eating well. I went to see the vet, but he said her eggs got stuck. The other vet said that there are no eggs as he's a male. What is the issue?
Answer:
Has the bird behaved this way before? Is the abdomen area bulged? If it's so we can say the bird is a female and will lay eggs. If that is the case, please keep the bird in lukewarm water for some minutes. It will help her release the egg.
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My lovebird is laying eggs without the shell. Can I know why it's happening like that?
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I think the lovebird has low calcium levels. Please feed her crushed egg shells. It will really help her. Also, make sure she eats fresh fruits (no avocado or many citrus fruits) without seeds, veggies like spinach leaves and celery and corn. This will be a good diet.
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My lovebird laid 3 eggs (all fertile). I just candlelit them and there are big babies inside them but they are not coming out. Any suggestions? It’s past their hatch date.
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Is the female lovebird incubating them well? Keep them under a lamp and see if they hatch. If they don't hatch, it means they weren't properly incubated. It happened to one of my lovebird's eggs too.
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Why is my male lovebird not regurgitating food to the female while she is sitting on her eggs?
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There might be issues and it is uncertain. Please provide the female bird with lots of nutritious food.
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My lovebird has only laid 2 eggs. This is her first time, is that normal? She is sitting on the eggs though.
Answer:
Yes, it's okay, give her time. She may lay more eggs. If not, it's okay.
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Why are my lovebird's eggs not fertilized? This pair had bred successfully three times previously.
Answer:
Fertility isn't guaranteed in each case in lovebirds. Maybe, they will have chicks later on.
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I was given a pair of lovebirds at the beginning of the year. About two months later, I had three birds, the baby was fully feathered and out of the nest. I just noticed there are three more baby birds in the nest. How do I keep them from hatching more eggs?
Answer:
To prevent hatching, the couple must be separated, but I'm against that. What you can do is, remove the eggs from the nest just after the female lovebird lays it. That way, they won't be warmed up by her and chicks won't form.
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I have four lovebirds. The pairs laid eggs one and two respectively. Now I am observing the 1st pair is not going to the nest and sitting in the other box. What should I do?
Answer:
Do you mean to say that the female lovebird is not sitting on the egg? Maybe it's infertile, that's why she isn't.
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Is it bad to take my lovebird's eggs if I'm not able to take care of more babies?
Answer:
It would be bad if your lovebird is too attached to the eggs. Do you find her sitting on them just after they are laid?
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I know that lovebirds feed their chicks the first two weeks, but what food do they need to feed them?
Answer:
The mother lovebird secretes a clear fluid during the first days. Later on, she feeds the chick what she eats. So, do make sure she is eating healthy foods like seeds, apple, banana, corn, and spinach leaves. Crushed egg shells do help in building calcium levels.
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After the first egg hatches, could I take it out of the nest box and hand-feed the chick? Also, what will the hen eat to feed her babies?
Answer:
You can hand-feed the chick once it is three weeks old. It is easier to handle them then. The hen will eat whatever you provide her with. Give her healthy foods like corn, banana, apple, spinach leaves, and crushed eggshells (sprinkle the bits on their food).
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Should we separate the male and female Lovebirds after laying eggs?
Answer:
No, the male and female lovebirds shouldn't be separated. The male lovebird will feed the female, and inturn the female feeds the newborn chick.
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I thought we were not supposed to touch the eggs of a lovebird or she will kick them out the nest?
Answer:
Yes, please don't touch the eggs.
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My lovebird is laying eggs and her feathers from the belly have fallen. Can you please tell me why has this happened?
Answer:
My lovebird has lost a few feathers from the belly region as well. This can happen due to the strain of keeping and laying eggs. The feathers will grow back with time. You can include vitamin supplements to your lovebird's diet and crushed eggshells (calcium source). Please don't worry.
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If we cannot touch the eggs, how can we tell if they are going to be born?
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You can lift the egg(s) with a spoon and view them under light. If red veins are visible (posterior 10 days of laying), it means a chick is growing inside. If it's infertile, the egg will appear empty.
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My lovebird has laid four eggs and in that, one egg has hatched. How do I increase the hatching rate? Why are many of the eggs not hatching?
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There is no way to increase the hatching rate. The natural process works on its on way.
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My birds have mated over month ago, but no eggs were laid. Why is this?
Answer:
Your female lovebird might not be old enough to breed yet.
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What if my bird doesn't like water? How can I put her in warm water?
Answer:
Place a bowl of water near her, if she jumps in, you will know she is okay with it. If not, you have to hold her and place her in water.
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My budgie laid an egg for the first time on August 7th in the nest box. She laid another one on August 9th, but on the cage floor. It cracked, so I got rid of it but she didn't lay a third egg. She is also not sitting on the first egg that's in the nest. What should I do?
Answer:
She might be upset about the cracked egg. It doesn't matter how many eggs she lays at a time. They can be one, two or more. Give her time. If she doesn't sit on it, it means she knows it's infertile. My female lovebird used to do the same. If 21-25 days pass and the egg doesn't hatch or she doesn't sit on it, please throw it.
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What happens if I touch a lovebirds' egg?
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If you touch a female lovebird's eggs, she will think they are contaminated and won't sit on them.
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How can I tell if my lovebird is a male or female?
Answer:
It's really difficult to distinguish between them. However, these signs may tell them apart:

1. The most obvious sign is that the female lays eggs. If you have two females, then you will have two clutches of eggs. If there are no eggs, it means both are males.

2. Female lovebirds are a little heavier than males. They perch with a wider stance.

3. Female display nesting behavior--they love shredding paper, leaves and whatever they think might make a nest. So, the next time you let your lovebirds out, give them a sheet of paper each. See who tears it in shreds and places it in their back first.

Do remember that there can be exceptions.
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My female lovebird’s last egg hatched. She fed her chicks well, but a few days later the youngest chick died. Why did it die? The older chicks are still alive.
Answer:
Survival is difficult in nature, especially in smaller birds and animals. I have faced the same.
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My African Lutino lovebird laid four eggs, but they are not hatching after 30 days. This is first time she has laid eggs. Is there any problem?
Answer:
It's common in lovebirds to lay infertile eggs. There's nothing to worry about.
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Ruby, my lovebird, has just laid her first egg, we don't want her to have babies. At the same time, I would feel so horrible just taking them out and trashing them. Plus, I have heard that if you do this, it could cause her to hold it in any other eggs. What do I do? I don't want the eggs to hatch, but I don't want to hurt her feelings either.
Answer:
I understand your feelings. You can replace the freshly hatched eggs with dummy eggs. Ruby might sit on the fake eggs or might not, but once the eggs are laid, remove them immediately. Eggs start forming into chicks at least 10 days posterior incubation.
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I have 9 lovebird pairs and all of them have stopped laying eggs, but previously there was no problem, what is the cause?
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I think it must not be the breeding season for them now. How long has the egg-laying not happening?
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My lovebird laid an egg. It’s been two full days, and she has not laid another one. Should I worried, and if so what can I do?
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Egg laying may get delayed if the lovebird is tired or feeling weak. Please give her crushed egg shells (which will help her calcium levels rise). You can also place her in a bowl of warm water. This will relax her muscles, and she may lay the egg.
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What can we do so that lovebirds mate?
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Lovebirds mate if they feel comfortable with each other. We can't do anything other than wait.
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My female lovebird has laid only one egg. Should I be worried?
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No, you shouldn't be. She will lay them every alternate day.
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After how many days do the baby lovebirds come out of the box after hatching?
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That totally depends on the parent lovebirds. Once they feel the babies are old enough, they themselves will kick them out of the nest box.
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I have 2 pairs in the same cage. Two of them are paired, the other two are in the preadult stage. Will there be any problem for the paired ones to mate?
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No, the paired lovebirds won't have any problem while mating.
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My lovebird laid only one egg. Will she lay more?
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The mother lovebird will lay more eggs every alternate day. She will sit on them and provide them warmth.
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If you don’t have a nesting box then will a lovebird just lay her eggs on the bars of her cage?
Answer:
Yes, that's what will happen.
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I've heard from people that when you see a lovebirds' egg, they're most likely to throw them out of their nest. Is this true ?
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No, you can see their eggs, there's no problem in that. You shouldn't touch them, though.
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I have 2 lovebirds, their colors are the same as yours. The bird had laid 3 eggs, but after a few days, only 2 eggs are in the nest. Both the birds play well, but now I'm having doubts as to if both are females or are they a pair. Can we identify the gender of our lovebirds? The eggs are there, a lot of material is there in the nest box and the 2 eggs are covered.
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A male lovebird tends to regurgitate (bring up food in his mouth) to feed the female. Is this happening? How long has it been since the eggs were laid? If they don't hatch after 25 days, it means they are infertile, but we can't say both of them are females because of that. Females are slightly heavier than males, they sit with their feet perched wide apart. If the female is pregnant, you will see a bulge in the abdomen area. Please check for these signs.
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My lovebird has laid six eggs, every other day. The last two have been a lot smaller than the first four. Why is this?
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Lovebird eggs can be of different sizes. I have experienced that with my lovebird's layings as well.
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My lovebirds laid their eggs but my male lovebird flew away. I haven't been able to catch him. Will the female be able to care for the egg alone?
Answer:
Please get your bird a new mate. A male lovebird is needed as he feeds the female lovebird, supports her and later feeds the chicks as well.
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When can we separate the lovebirds after hatching?
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A 2-3 weeks stage is a good time to separate the babies from their parent lovebirds. They are easier to hold and feed then.
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How can I tell if a lovebird is male or female?
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It's really hard to distinguish between them, but a female lovebird is perched with wide legs and lays eggs. Females shred paper into strips and put them in their backs.
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My lovebird has a bulge near her poop area. Is my lovebird's bulge a sign of an egg? But the egg is not coming out. It's been a month. What I should do to ensure that my lovebird is healthy?
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Please place the bird in a vessel of lukewarm water. Does she have a mate? A bulge in the abdomen is a sign of an egg.
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I checked the lovebird eggs this morning. One chick had hatched overnight but it was dead. Any ideas why? It looks perfectly formed.
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Survival is difficult and newborns are really weak. Only some chicks (out of many) survive and reach adulthood.
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When will a lovebird lay eggs?
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A lovebird lays eggs with or without a mate. With a mate, she can lay fertile eggs.
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I bought two couples of lovebirds a week back and kept them in a cage. When will they lay eggs?
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Are the pairs of lovebirds mates? If so, give them time to mate. Once that's done, they will lay eggs a week later. If the pairs aren't mates, it will take some months for them to get bonded.
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My lovebird laid her first egg last week which fell from the perch and cracked. She has laid the second egg this week, exactly seven days later, in her box. She has mated. Is this normal?
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If she has laid an egg seven days later, it means she and the male lovebird have mated again.
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My female Lovebird laid four eggs about two weeks ago. I'm noticing that the female bird is not moving much. I'm scared that she's sick. Can you tell me why she's not much much and if she might be sick?
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She has recently laid eggs, which is a tiring process. Please increase her diet and include crushed chicken egg shells (to help build her calcium levels). Give her corn and spinach leaves. If possible add a little bit of egg white (only once a week). You will see her gaining strength.
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I have three birds: one boy two girls. Two of them are mating, but the other one is always being threatened. Why?
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The loner is being threatened because the other birds have become mates. Please buy a female lovebird for him and put them in a separate cage (after observing their behavior - they shouldn't be fighting).
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I have a pair of lovebirds that have laid five eggs. Only three have hatched. Can I remove the two that haven’t hatched?
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Yes, you should remove the two eggs that have not hatched.
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A friend of mine has a pair of peach faced lovebirds with eggs. Will the babies be the same color as the parents?
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Yes, the color of the chicks will be most likely the same as the parents, unless they have recessive genes.
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My lovebird laid three eggs almost a month ago. Initially, she sat on them, but now she refuses to sit on them. Is this normal behaviour? If not, then what should I do?
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This is because she knows the eggs are infertile (my lovebird has done the same thing countless times). You can remove the eggs and discard them. If there were a chick in any one of them, they would have hatched within 25 days.
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What is the absolute longest time it will take for the eggs to hatch?
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If eggs don't hatch after 25 days of laying, please discard them.
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After laying eggs, my lovebirds just sat on them only for fifteen days. Now, they are not sitting constantly anymore. What's the problem with them?
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The eggs might be infertile (and the lovebirds know about it, mine did the same thing) or "contaminated" according to the lovebird.
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My female lovebird laid 4 eggs in total, but only 1 hatched. Do I take the other eggs out of the nest or should I just leave them in the nest with the hatched chick?
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Please remove the eggs that have not hatched.
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My lovebirds are not laying eggs. I bought them one year ago. Can you please tell me why are they not laying eggs?
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There can be many reasons:

1. You might be having two males.
2. The birds (though of opposite gender) must be younger than a year's age.
3. They must not be mating properly.
4. They might not be mates.
5. The nutrition could be poor.
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If both the lovebirds are green peachfaced, can their babies be of different colours?
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Yes, it's possible if one of the lovebirds has a rare gene in them.
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My lovebird laid an egg with no yolk. What does this mean? She has laid eggs in the past but they always have yolks. She is the only bird in the cage. I have no other birds.
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It can mean that your lovebird needs more nutrition. I would suggest getting her a mate (in case she is lonely and unhappy).
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Does the mother bird always have to sit on the egg?
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No, she won't be. She'll take short breaks to eat and drink water.
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Who sits on a lovebird's eggs after they are laid?
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The mother lovebird, commonly known as a hen (in all bird species), sits on the eggs for incubation.
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My lovebirds are six months old according to the shopkeepers. We took them in as family pets but they had a natural affair in their cage. What can I do and how is this possible?
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A lovebird of six months of age is mature enough to find a mate of his/her own. There's nothing to worry about.
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My lovebird laid eggs four times, but she broke them herself. What needs to be done?
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Your lovebird must know that these eggs don't contain chicks. That is why she breaks them herself.
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My lovebird laid an egg on Monday, but after two days it did not lay. What does my lovebird's laying of only one egg mean?
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It means that the bird might lay only one egg in that clutch. It happens at times.
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Can I feed Cerelac to my baby lovebirds?
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Not Cerelac for humans, but you can feed them a special formula. It will be available in a local pet store.
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What should I do right when my lovebirds eggs hatch?
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Please make sure the chicks are being fed by the parent lovebird.
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How many eggs will a lovebird lay in a day?
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A lovebird lays one egg per day.
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Why is my lovebird is not laying eggs?
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A lovebird is unable to lay eggs due to many reasons. The most common are:

1. Either she is not a year old, or she is older than five years of age

2. Malnutrition, infertility, and loose perches (the male can't balance himself) may be possible

3. Poor diet is another cause. Feed your lovebirds fruits like apple, banana, grapes; give them corn, spinach leaves, and incorporate crushed eggshells into their seed bowl.
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How did you train your bird to roam around your house so freely?
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I've been letting him out since he was a tiny bird. That's why he's so comfortable. If it's a new bird, you can let the bird out and maintain distance. Let the bird trust you and get used to the house. This takes an ample amount of time.
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My lovebird laid just one egg. One of her legs was broken when she was still a baby. She was a rescue bird. Everything is fine with her but she can’t move her leg properly. She laid her egg about 4 weeks ago and today I checked and saw it’s empty. My question is: how do I remove the egg without her being sad? And is it normal to just lay one egg? Her mate is healthy too.
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Please give her multivitamins. It's fine if she lays only one egg (mine did it too). Please remove it once no chicks hatch after 25 days of laying because the eggs turn bad then. She won't be sad. Please remove it for your birds' safety. If you think she might be aggressive/sad with the egg removal, please buy a dummy egg and place it near her.
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My birds laid their eggs in coconut and now I'm not sure what to do. They had 6 eggs on the 6th of November and now they have 5 more. It's the 6th of December and none have them hatched yet. Why?
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Those eggs are infertile. I'm afraid they won't hatch. Please discard those 6 eggs.
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Do I need to remove the male lovebird once the eggs are laid?
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No, you shouldn't remove the male lovebird after the eggs are laid. The male lovebird will feed the female, and his presence is necessary. However, if the female is overprotective of her eggs and is trying to hurt the male, then it's better to separate them.
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Does the male African lovebird keep the egg for incubation?
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No, only the females incubate the egg.
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Can I move my love birds to a bigger cage while she is sitting on her eggs?
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Yes, you can do that. No worries.
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My lovebird laid her eggs in her hanging bed, should I move them to the nesting box?
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See if your lovebird is sitting on them. If she sits in her nesting box mostly, then you can shift the eggs there.
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My female lovebird laid five eggs, but they are infertile. Should I take them out?
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Yes, it's best to take them out. To be sure they are infertile, wait for 21-25 days after they have been laid.
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My budgie laid only one egg before 7 days and is not sitting on it. Should I remove it? Can I try to incubate it myself? But how?
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It either means she knows it's infertile or she doesn't want to sit on it. You can incubate it by placing it in an incubator (you can buy it in a local pet store).
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There are 2 birds. One of them laid 2 eggs. Now, they both are fighting, so I separated them in 2 nests. Now, will the eggs hatch or not?
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Keep the eggs in both nests and see which bird sits on them. Keep them there then.
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I have 1 male and 2 female lovebirds. How can I know which bird loves the other?
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Notice the closeness between them. Do you find the male close to one of the females? Does he try to feed any one of them? If that's the case, he may develop a bond with one of them. Please buy another male lovebird so that the other female (if one pair is formed) doesn't feel lonely.
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After hatching eggs, when will the bird lay another egg?
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That is after the bird and her partner mate.
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I just noticed that my lovebirds laid 2 eggs, but I didn't notice them sitting on the eggs. Also, when I get near their cage, they get inside their nest. Their eggs move here and there due to their walking in the nest. Is it normal or are the eggs infertile?
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Eggs will move if the birds are accidentally tossing them with their feet. If they are infertile they won't hatch after 25 days of laying.
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Is it good to put a rooftop over the Lovebirds' nest?
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That is okay if the birds are fine with it.
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I have 2 lovebirds which are the same color as your lovebird. My female laid 4 eggs but in the meantime, the male flew out of the cage. As the lonely female can't take over 4 eggs, how can I help her?
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Please keep looking for the male's return. Please take 1 or 2 chicks and try to feed them yourself. Make sure the female lovebird is getting proper food. Keep her well fed and make sure fresh water is available.
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My female lovebird sometimes sits on her eggs and other times not. Are the eggs fertilized?
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They may/may not be fertilized.
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I have a male and female conure. The female laid 4 eggs in a nesting box and this morning I found her dead and stiff at the bottom of the cage. Why was it so?
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I'm so sorry to hear this. Did she have difficulty in laying eggs?
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I have a lovebird and she has laid 4 eggs every alternate day. She is sitting on them and now it's been four days but she hasn't laid the 5th egg. How can I know whether she has stopped laying eggs? And is there any possibility for the lovebird to lay eggs and sit on them again?
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Your lovebird has laid a clutch of 4 eggs. If there would have been a 5th egg, it would have been laid on another alternate day. She may lay eggs again after she is done incubating this clutch for 21-25 days.
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My lovebird also has a bulge in her vent area and it's been a month. I don't know if she is going to lay an egg. What should I do? She doesn't have a mate.
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Is your lovebird having difficulty in breathing? Does her tail bob? If yes, please place her in a shallow vessel of lukewarm water. If not, it's alright. I had a female lovebird who had a bulged abdomen even though she wasn't laying eggs.
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Does the female or the male lovebird, or neither watch over the babies and for how long?
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The parents watch over the babies until they feel they can survive on their own. That depends in different cases. A lovebird gets fledged (around a month and a half's age).
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My budgie laid an egg but she is not sitting on it. Will she deliver the next egg today or tomorrow?
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She might deliver it every alternate day.
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I have a female lovebird who has been laying eggs. Her mate died and she is not going in the nest. What can I do?
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Please get her a new mate.
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My lovebird laid 4 eggs. 1 infertile. 3 fertile. The 3 actually have babies in them. She has been sitting on them. But it has been at least 3 weeks now. I think the chicks inside may be dead. Why would this be? When she's been looking after them nonstop?
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My lovebird used to do the same thing. Please wait for 4-5 days. If there are no hatchings, please discard the eggs.
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Are you able to move the eggs or can you not move them at all?
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You can shift them with a spoon.
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I have kept a pot instead of a box. Will my lovebird's thrive in a pot or do I have to replace it with a nest box?
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If your birds are comfortable with the pot and the female is laying eggs in it, then it's fine. If they're not comfortable, please keep a nest box for them.
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Is it possible for a lovebird couple to lay seven eggs?
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Yes, a female lovebird can lay from four to ten eggs in a clutch.
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How do you feed a baby lovebird or does the mother bird feeds it on its own?
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The mother feeds the chick for the first two or three weeks, then the young one is taught how to eat on its own. Please make sure the mother lovebird is feeding the chick. If she's not, please feed the chick lovebird formula feed (available in a local pet store) with a small syringe.
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Is it okay to put the nest on the base of the cage because my lovebird has a broken wing?
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How did your lovebird break their wing? Please apply turmeric powder and coconut oil on the wounds. It's okay to put the nest on the base of the cage.
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How do you know if a lovebird is male or female?
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It is difficult to distinguish them without a DNA test, but there are subtle signs:
1. Females are slightly heavier than males and are perched with legs wide apart.

2. Females lay eggs and display nesting behavior (cutting paper into strips and putting them in their backs, there can be exceptions).
3. Females don't regurgitate food like males.
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I have a pair of African lovebirds. The female had laid 4 eggs, but suddenly she died. The male continued to sit on the eggs. It is the 25th day today. The male has started making too many sounds since the 24th day. Today he is hardly sitting on the eggs. Will the eggs hatch? What do I do?
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Please get a female lovebird for him as soon as possible. The eggs won't hatch since 25 days have passed. Please discard them.
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My female lovebird is biting her male mate until blood comes out, so I gave the male to my aunt and he's happy. But the female won't eat, and she has two eggs. Why is she not eating?
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She is not eating because she is depressed. Please get her mate back immediately and place him in another cage next to the female's cage.
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My lovebird laid eggs twice but both the times when they were supposed to hatch, she threw them out of the pot, why is this happening?
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I think your lovebird knows they are infertile eggs and they won't hatch. Did you touch the eggs by any chance? Birds don't like it if you do so and might think they are spoilt.
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My lovebirds are nesting and should hatch any day now. My concern is, will my lovebirds kill their babies when born? I have heard many stories.
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This is not always true....
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Is it normal for my African Lovebird to not always incubate her eggs?
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Yes, it's normal. Please don't worry. Lovebirds lay infertile eggs at times. When they know about this, they stop incubating the eggs or don't incubate them at all.
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One bird is not allowing the other bird to enter the pot. Is there any specific reason?
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The bird might be jealous. Small fights tend to happen between birds. They will be okay.
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I have a pair of lutino (male) and cherry-faced (female) lovebirds. The female started laying eggs on 22 March 2020. She laid 6 eggs within a week then 10 to 12 days later, she started laying again while already sitting on the eggs. Till now she has laid 10 eggs total. What can be the reason for my lovebird to lay eggs? And if all the eggs are fertile then, will all of them hatch or not? If hatched, will the chicks survive?
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The birds must have mated again (in the 10-12 days you have mentioned). Your lovebird may be sitting on all the eggs, but it's not necessary that all will be fertile. If the chicks hatch, they can survive, but extra care must be given.
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Is a nesting box needed if I have a female lovebird only?
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A nest box is not necessary but it will help with her nesting behavior in case she lays eggs.
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Can I put 2 females and 1 male lovebird in a single cage with 2 nest boxes?
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Please get another male lovebird. The two females might fight over one male.
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I heard that after a female lovebird lays one egg it should be followed up by the next egg after 1 - 2 days. In my lovebird's case, it's been a week since she laid her first egg. Up until now, her bottom is still big its as if she still has an egg in there. Is my lovebird having a hard time laying? What do I do? I am kinda worried.
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This can happen at times. It happened to my lovebird as well and she was perfectly healthy! If your bird is eating well and is active then you don't need to worry. If she is tired, looks puffed up, then please give her warmth. Cover her cage well and see if she is able to lay an egg.
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Do you know about Java finches? I found two bird with eleven eggs, are they both females?
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I'm sorry, but I don't know about Java finches. If there are eleven eggs, your birds might be females. You have to wait and see if any of the eggs hatch. If they don't, the two are female.
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Is it okay to change the location of a lovebird's eggs?
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Yes, as long as the birds are okay with it.
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My lovebirds, Archie and Sugar, are a very sweet looking pair. Sugar laid 3 eggs and was sitting on them for many days. Now, I have noticed she is not sitting on the eggs. Why would my lovebird stop sitting on her eggs?
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Your lovebird knows that they are infertile, that is why she isn't sitting on them. Did anyone by chance touch her eggs? If so, she may think they are spoilt.
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I have kept my birds indoors. Recently, we purchased a big cage. Can we place the cage for our lovebirds on our balcony? I'm living in Dubai. Is the weather in Dubai suitable for lovebirds?
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No, it won't be suitable. Dubai doesn't have a pleasant climate and the birds will get affected. Please keep them indoors only.
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I have a mature pair of lovebirds and they are mating, but no eggs are laid, why is this?
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I think they must not be mating properly or may have less nutrition.
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I have two lovebirds eggs. If I shine a light on them, they all look dark from inside. Are they infertile?
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A lovebird chick begins to form 10 days after an egg is laid. If you put the eggs under flashlight then and they appear plain or there are spots in them, then they are infertile.
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Do lovebirds have egg laying problems?
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Yes, they do. I mentioned infertility in lovebirds at the end of my article.
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Should I crack the lovebird egg? It is taking a long time and not cracking. My bird does not have a mate.
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No, you should not even touch the egg. Let the egg crack on its own. If it doesn't hatch within 21-25 days after the bird has laid it, you can discard it.
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Can I look at my lovebirds' eggs?
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Yes, you can if your lovebirds lay them, but you shouldn't touch them.
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Is it normal for a Lovebird to lay only one egg?
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Yes, it's perfectly okay. Sometimes, my bird laid one egg, at times 12 in succession.
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My lovebird has no mate, but has laid 3 eggs and she hasn't left them. How long should I leave these eggs or should I just take them away?
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These eggs will be infertile since she has laid them without a mate. See what your bird does, if she sits on them or not. If she is ignoring them, please discard them.
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Does Lulu, your lovebird, have a partner?
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Yes, Mumu was her partner (the pictures are shown)... Lulu is not with us anymore. Mumu has a new partner named Juju.
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My lovebird throws out all nesting materials. I don't know if it's anger or he/she doesn't like the materials. I use wood scrap from the carpenter. What should I do? My other bird is okay with it.
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Your bird might be playing with the materials. Do you find him/her digging into it? If that's the case, then this is just playing around. So, the materials come out of the cage. If not, please replace the wood shavings and use hay instead.
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My female Lovebird always seems to be sitting inside the nest and she doesn't seem to come out for even food and there is a newborn, can I put little food inside the nest itself?
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No, it won't be healthy to keep food inside the nest box (it will get spoilt quickly and it is not good for the birds). Is the male feeding the female lovebird? Please keep a close watch on them.
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It's been 24 days since the lovebird egg was laid, but it still didn't hatch. Why?
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Please discard it as it is infertile. There are lots of factors to infertile eggs in lovebirds: age, improper mating, health and climate.
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Last year my untamed parakeet laid two eggs, her rival (an older, tamed parakeet, is infertile) sat on eggs cause motherly instincts, and eventually pushed two eggs out, accident or on purpose? The mother had the first egg 2019 in a deep food bowl but full of seed shells. Her rival will not be able to push the egg out. If the egg hatches, I am worried if the babies will choke on the seed shells. Should I leave the eggs there and just wait?
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Please shift the eggs in a nest box. The babies might swallow the seed hulls accidentally. The mother lovebird will get inside the box to incubate them.
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My lovebird had laid 4 eggs. Out of them, 3 have been broken by the hen. One egg is being incubated. Will it hatch?
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If the incubation is done properly, the hatching will take place 21-25 days posterior egg laying.
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My lovebird keeps laying eggs continuously and won't stop sitting on them. I don't know what to do. It's honestly like she's neurotic. What do I do?
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Does she lay them with or without a mate? If she's alone, please get her a male lovebird. If she's mated and doing so after that, then please discard the infertile eggs (21-25 days after laying) and replace them with dummy eggs.
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I have two female and one male lovebird. One of the females had three babies, the other has had two batches of four eggs, and none hatched. Is it okay to have two females and one male?
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It is not okay, it may result in fights between the two females. I would suggest you to buy another male lovebird.
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My female lovebird had laid 4 eggs. Today, I bought a bigger cage and shifted the birds and the same breeding pot. But now, the bird is not going to the pot and doesn't sit on the eggs. What is the reason?
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I think your female lovebird doesn't like change. Shift them to the old cage and see if she sits on the eggs.
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My female lovebird had laid an egg in the breeding pot and I bought a bigger cage, can I shift them to a new cage?
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Yes, you can shift them.
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My lovebird's baby isn't moving. She's just laying in the box since last night in the same position! Is she dead? How will I come to know? If she's dead what should I do?
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Just touch her and see if she moves. You can hold her and feel her breathing (the chest area moves). If she's dead, you need to remove her from thr box. I'm sorry.
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My lovebirds are not laying eggs. What should I do?
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Your lovebird might not be female, or might not be a year old.
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How many days do lovebirds incubate for?
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The incubation period is 21-25 days.
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Will the lovebird lay second clutch and when?
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The female lovebird will lay a second clutch after she has incubated the first clutch. If there are hatchlings, she will take care of them. If not, you need to discard the eggs posterior 25 days of their laying.
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What should I do if the Lovebird's egg is covered in feces?
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Please wash the egg under warm water after placing it on a spoon. Let it dry and put it back in the nest box.
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I have a female and a male lovebird, the female lovebird is old enough to lay eggs but doesn't. What should I do to help her?
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Please give her time. She might not be ready or they might be not be mates yet.
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Can lovebirds survive in a bird colony and lay eggs?
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Yes, they can. Lovebirds are social, they can survive in colonies.
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My lovebirds just laid 2 eggs after mating but to keep the nest warm I took out the nest and filled it with wood shreddings but now my female lovebird isn't brooding. Why isn't it brooding? What should I have to do?
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Please remove the wood shreddings. The female lovebird might not be comfortable with it. Replace it with dry grass and see what happens.
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How do I know whether the lovebird is a male or female?
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Lovebirds are hard to distinguish. The most obvious difference between them is that the females will lay eggs. There are other differences:

1. Females are perched with wider legs; their built looks heavier than the males.

2. Male lovebirds feed the females (regurgitation) by bobbing their heads up and down.

3. Females love shredding paper into strips, and they'll put them in their backs (nesting behavior).
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My birds laid some eggs and they have hatched. We didn't know that they had laid the eggs until like the 12th day. Now we found one of the chicks on the floor, what will happen next?
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Keep the chick in the nest box in between the remaining eggs for support and safety. The mother lovebird will take care of the feeding.
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My female bird has spoiled her egg with her beak, how can I save them and make her hatch them?
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If the female lovebird is breaking her eggs, she knows they are infertile. If you wish to save them, please keep them separately and give warmth to them. They might or might not hatch.
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Our female laid an egg, but isn't sitting on it, why?
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The egg might be infertile.
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My lovebird has laid 7 eggs. They all remained unhatched. Why did this happen?
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Unhatched eggs are common. This can be due to poor nutrition, improper mating, or the gender of the lovebirds could be male.
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My lovebird laid an egg in the food bowl. Can I pick the egg with my hand and keep it in the nest box? Will they not abandon it?
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Please don't touch it with your hand. Use a spoon.
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My budgies has laid 8 eggs without a nesting box, right below the food cup. Is it possible to have baby budgies in this condition? She does sit on them.
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It is possible, but not safe....
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Will the lovebird's eggs hatch during the rainy season?
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I don't think rainy season...
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We started a colony of lovebirds probably about 10 pairs. Would it be a good idea to inspect the nest boxes on a daily basis to check for eggs? Or should I just leave them and let nature take its course?
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You should check up on them once in a week. If you check them daily, your birds won't mate as they will get disturbed.
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Is it okay to keep a pregnant lovebird with cockatiels and budgies (in separate cages obviously) though they are grown up together? I am a little bit tense as they make too much noise, especially my budgies.
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Where's the lovebird's mate? If they are okay to be shifted with the cockatiels and budgies, then it's okay. If they're not okay and you find them fighting, please avoid it.
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My lovebirds lay a lot of eggs and they aren't hatching. I throw them away after a month (sadly) but I am concerned. They have been together for almost 2 years and she has only had 3 successful babies. I need advice. I feel so bad of how many eggs I throw away every month. What should I do?
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This is all a part of nature. I understand how sad it makes you feel. I have been through the same thing. You can give your birds multivitamins and crushed egg shells (twice in a week), but this will only make them stronger. It won't guarantee chicks.
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My lovebird laid an infertile egg on the bottom of the cage with blood on it. Should I be worried she’s hurt?
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Please check your lovebird's bottom. Apply turmeric powder if there's a wound.
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What does it mean if my lovebirds are making a nest in the nestbox?
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It means your female lovebird is displaying a nesting behavior and might lay eggs.
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Do most female lovebirds have eggs without a mate? If so, how old?
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Females, generally, over a year old lay eggs. They lay more when they have a mate.
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I have two female lovebirds which I believe have mated with the same male. They are both laying eggs. I thought I had two males housed together and thought I had one female in another cage. I have been trying to join one male with her so I would let them out together. So now I have one with no mate. What can I do to help her get the food she needs? Is this dangerous? I got her a box but now today the other female laid an egg.
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Please get a mate for the other female lovebird as well. It is not dangerous if she is alone, but it is preferable to have a mate for her as your first female lovebird is having one now.
Lovebirds can eat on their own. They need males in times of hatching and when chicks are born. If the second lovebird isn't eating on her own, please encourage her to do so and get her a mate immediately.
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How long does it take for an African lovebird chick to attain full feather growth?
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It takes around six months for the chick to attain full feather growth.
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Should I keep the lovebird's cage in one place?
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Yes, it's better to as the birds will get adjusted to one place.
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Is it possible for a male lovebird to get pregnant?
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No, it's not.
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If the female lovebird dies while pregnant, does the male die two?
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It could happen, yes.
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My lovebirds are not sitting on their eggs. Is this normal?
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It's okay. Sometimes, lovebirds know their eggs aren't fertile. At times, they may not sit on them just because they don't want to.
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If the egg gets spoilt, will the bird sit on the egg?
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It depends on the bird.
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Hi, my lovebird hatched 2 of 3 eggs yesterday, when will the other 3 hatch?
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The lovebird's eggs will hatch as per the dates they were laid. If you know the date of laying, you can guess the date of hatching. Eggs hatch after 21-25 days.
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What do I do if my lovebird is laying eggs and doesn't have a male bird?
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She will lay infertile eggs. If you get her a male and if they mate, chicks may hatch.
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Please give some suggestion how you made your lovebirds to eat fruits, mine doesn't eat any fruits. They eat only those small seeds which the shopkeeper gave me when I bought them. Do you give the whole fruit or chop them? I gave a slice of banana and apple. They didn't even touch them. When I put those slices in their food tray, they didn't come to eat their normal food as well. How can I make them eat fruits?
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Show them the fruit daily. Show them you're really excited and make a big show of eating the fruit slices. Make sure the fruits don't have seeds in them while you give them. They are not aware of fruits. It may take time. Don't keep in their cage as they will feel scared and not eat their normal food. Just show it to them daily.
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How long after the first egg hatches does the rest of them hatch?
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It depends on when they were laid. An egg hatches after 21-25 days.
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We have got a pair of love birds 2 or 3 months ago, they have not laid eggs yet. How can we determine their age? When will they lay eggs? Why have they not laid eggs?
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2-3 months is a short time. Let them get comfortable around each other. They will mate and eggs will be laid with time.
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Female lovebirds not willing to share the nest to lay eggs. What should I do?
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Include a separate nest.
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My male lovebird flew away two days ago and the female is pregnant. What should I do?
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Please get a new lovebird for her immediately.
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I have three pairs of lovebirds. The first pair laid four eggs, the second laid six, and the third laid eight. The first pair hatched four chicks, and no eggs from the other pairs hatched even after 24 days. What might be the reason?
Answer:
It all depends on nature. Sometimes clutches have some hatched eggs, sometimes none.
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I have two lovebirds that have the same parents. Now the female has laid eggs. I didn't want this to happen. Do you think the chicks will survive? What should I do?
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How long has it been since the eggs have been laid? If it's a day or 2, please discard the eggs if you wish to. If it's not, then let the chicks grow if there are any inside.
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How will I know that I have been answered?
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You will receive an email from HubPages.
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My female lovebird died today. It was a natural death. She had laid 4 eggs I have put them in my incubator at 37.2 Celsius. What is your opinion? What should I do?
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37° C is a high temperature, keep it at 30°C. If they hatch, you'll have to hand-feed the chicks.
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Why have my lovebirds laid 5 eggs and tried to hatch the eggs for almost 1 month or more?
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If 1 month goes and the eggs don't hatch, please discard them.
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I adopted a lovebird. I'm not sure how old she is (at least 4 years) and she never had a mate I think. My issue is that she lays eggs. Now, I know there's no babies but I took the first 3 away. She laid 3 more in a week's span. Does it make her sad when I take her eggs away? It breaks my heart. As long as the eggs are there, she doesn't sing or talk like before. What should I do to make my lovebird happy again?
Answer:
Please get your female lovebird a mate. I think she feels lonely. If she is introduced to a mate, she might start going back to normal, sing or talk like before.
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I have two lovebirds. My female lovebird throws her eggs out. Why is it so? Is it required to cover the nest with a cloth?
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The eggs might be infertile and she knows it. Maybe that's the reason she throws her eggs out. It's not compulsory to cover the cage but if it's done, the birds will not be disturbed with light/noise etc.
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I have a male and a female lovebird, they are friendly to each other but I have not found any egg since the day I bought them. Do they need a nest? And if not, what should I do to help them to lay eggs?
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Please buy a nest box for them. Have you found them mating? If not, give them some time.
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Why are my lovebirds mating but the female not laying eggs?
Answer:
They must either be young birds or it will take a while. Please wait till a week or 10 days for the female lovebird to lay eggs. If mating is not done properly, then eggs won't be laid.
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My lovebirds had laid two eggs in the past three days. They did not take care of the first egg and broke it open. I removed the second egg from the cage and put it under a lamp. What can I do for this egg to hatch?
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Let the get warmth and light from the lamp. There is nothing else you can do, please wait and see what happens.
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Comments

AUTHOR
Sakina Nasir
9 days ago from Kuwait
It's better if she has a companion. :) It's okay if she stays at the bottom of the cage as long as she is healthy and active. If you think there's egg binding, please place her in a bowl of warm water.
AUTHOR
Sakina Nasir
9 days ago from Kuwait
Hi Kayla! :)
Birds do so depending on their behavior and whether the eggs are fertile or not. Give her time. If you wish to incubate them yourself, you can do so too.
AUTHOR
Sakina Nasir
9 days ago from Kuwait
No, don't do that now, please. Let the eggs hatch and time pass. Then you can clean the nest box.
AUTHOR
Sakina Nasir
9 days ago from Kuwait
Hi! :) It's okay if she doesn't the materials, at times they find their own material (threads, ropes, etc) and bring them inside the nest. It's okay if you wish to check the nest box, you can detach it from the cage, have a look and put it back.
AUTHOR
Sakina Nasir
9 days ago from Kuwait
Hi Sakura! :) Female lovebirds lay eggs, males don't. Females are slightly heavier than males and are perched with a wider stance. Females display nesting behavior and males feed the females.
AUTHOR
Sakina Nasir
9 days ago from Kuwait
Please separate them for a while or intervene as much as possible when this happens. Females get aggressive when they are nesting.
AUTHOR
Sakina Nasir
9 days ago from Kuwait
Hi Myrvin! :)
If they are chicks, please feed them 4-5 times in a day if they are younger than 2 weeks old. Feed them 3-4 times in a day if they are 3 weeks old and above. Gradually decrease feeding the formula feed and try to introduce fruits (without seeds). You can leave some seeds in the cage but if they are too young, they won't know what it is.
AUTHOR
Sakina Nasir
9 days ago from Kuwait
Please wait for a longer while. They may hatch after 25 days too.
Rao
4 weeks ago
Africa love birds lay the eggs all most 25 days over till it not hatching reason
Rao
4 weeks ago
Africa love birds have lay eggs all most 25 days over till know its not been hatching
Myrvin
4 weeks ago
Hello... I'm a newbie in keeping lovebirds as pets. I'm hoping you could guide me on proper feeding of my birds. Like how often in a day they should be fed, what to be fed in certain time of the day and if it is safe to just leave a small bowl of african mix seeds in their cage. Would appreciate hearing from you. thanks. -Myrvin from Philippines
Ali
5 weeks ago
Hi, I have a tamed male since birth and he's 5 years old now. I got him a 2 years old female that is ready for nesting and cutting newspapers into her nest. The problem is that the female is very aggressive and fight the male and made a pig scratch on his beak. What to do please?
Sakura
5 weeks ago
Hi I'm just wondering if I could ask question in the comment.☺️ so here it is, how can you define if the lovebirds have opposite sex? What is the tips?
Lovebird
5 weeks ago
Hey, I have a male and female lovebird. She keeps going in the nest box and spends a long time inside but I’m not sure she’s using the things I’ve put in the cage for nesting. I also want to see the nest box but I’m afraid I might disturb her. What should I do?
Wywy
6 weeks ago
Hi, may I know whether can I clean my lovebird nest box after the female just lay egg? Cause I'm so worried if I clean the best box, my lovebird would damage their egg...
Kayla
2 months ago
Hi I have two lovebirds Fischer. My female has just laid her first successful clutch and she's been incubating them for a week now and recently she's been spending time out of nest coming out to eat, play or get more paper for her nest. I'm just wonder if that's normal because she still seems to incubate them but not all day like last week?
AUTHOR
Sakina Nasir
2 months ago from Kuwait
Hi Alya. If the lovebirds are not mating properly, eggs will not be laid. The female might not be of a proper age for mating. Please don't worry.
Alya
2 months ago
I bought a pair of breeding lobe birds and it has been 2 months and the female lovebird did not lay eggs is she sick
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Sakina Nasir
3 months ago from Kuwait
Hi Nimiya. :)
Yes, it can happen, but those eggs will be infertile.
Nimiya
3 months ago
Hai,
Does lovebird lay egg witjout mate?
AUTHOR
Sakina Nasir
4 months ago from Kuwait
@Ram Hi! :)
It is okay. Sometimes, they don't incubate the eggs as they know they are empty or the birds might think they are spoilt.
Ram
4 months ago
I have a lot of lesson I learned.But i want to know it is normal that my african lovebirds can't always incubate their eggs?because they are always outside, they are only sometimes in the nest/box.
AUTHOR
Sakina Nasir
4 months ago from Kuwait
Hi Veronica. :)
Not all birds make use of nesting material. If even they don't, it is okay. Please don't worry. Let the lovebird do what is comfortable to her. Sometimes, mother lovebirds know if the eggs are empty and they stop sitting on them.
Veronica
4 months ago
My lovebird has just laid three eggs and she didn’t use any nesting material she would chew it but didn’t use it and she goes back onto the eggs and also doesn’t so I’m not sure but again it is only the first day
AUTHOR
Sakina Nasir
4 months ago from Kuwait
Hi AK Bhardwaj. :)
Please wait for a few more days. If the eggs don't hatch after 23 days, they won't be hatching then. You can discard them then.
AK Bhardwaj
4 months ago
Hi Nasir,
I have two budgies and my female budgie laid 4 eggs and 20 days are over but the eggs aren't hatching. Female budgie is sitting on the eggs. Shall I wait more for them to hatch. Please guide
AUTHOR
Sakina Nasir
4 months ago from Kuwait
Hi Pet Lover. :)
Yes, the mother bird mostly takes care of her hatchlings and sometimes even the male birds help.
AUTHOR
Sakina Nasir
4 months ago from Kuwait
Hi Jasmine. :)
Is she laying the eggs every alternate days? If that is the case, it's okay. Sometimes, lovebirds have swollen abdomens even if they don't lay eggs or after a time when they have laid eggs continuously (it happened to one of my female lovebirds).
If you think she is egg-bound, please place her in a shallow vessel filled with lukewarm water. This will help in relaxing her muscles and please cover her cage so she gets warmth.
jasmine mistry
4 months ago
Hi sakina this is jasmine here. one of my female lovebird ha skind of fluffed up. i checked on her n found out that the area below her stomach is swollen n the area from the eggs are released also seems swollen. is there a possibility that she is unable to release her eggs and if yes how do i help her
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Sakina Nasir
4 months ago from Kuwait
Hi Daisy. :)
She is tired and aggressive because she will be laying the eggs. Is her bottom area bulged? She will lay one egg at a time. Only one egg is produced at a time and she will lay it and then another one will be laid after alternate days.
Please place her in a vessel of lukewarm water as it will help in relaxing her muscles.
Also, give her little warmth, keep her cage covered if it is cold outside. If not, keep laying her in lukewarm water (twice a day).
I hope your bird feels okay soon. All female lovebirds get aggressive (even mine does, because they tend to display protective behaviour) during this stage. It is normal.
Regards,
Sakina
Daisy
4 months ago
Hi my lovebird has I think about 4 eggs in her, but she isn’t laying them, she looks tired and is sometimes aggressive towards the male. Why is this occurring, is it because of the age? The female is 1year and 3 months old, while the male is just half a year old. Please reply soon, the coronavirus is really bad here, so I can’t get her a vet
AUTHOR
Sakina Nasir
4 months ago from Kuwait
Hi Keerthi! :) She will lay an egg after she and the male lovebird mate. The egg will laid after a week or within 10 days maximum.
Keerthi
4 months ago
Hey!! I got a pair of love birds almost a week ago. When we were on the way back home she laid an egg. And unfortunately it was broken on the journey. But its been a week since she laid that egg. She is been in and out of her nest. But she isn't laying an egg. When will she lay an egg soon?
AUTHOR
Sakina Nasir
5 months ago from Kuwait
Hi Hanan. :)
From what you've described, I believe that she has laid a clutch of 4 eggs. If she would have laid more, she would have done so after alternate days or within 2 days.
You will know she has stopped laying eggs when she doesn't lay any.
Regards,
Sakina
Hanan
5 months ago
Hi,
I have a query regarding my lovebirds.
My lovebird laid 4 eggs every alternative days, but it has been four days, but there is no more aggs n she start sitting on them.
How should I know she stopped laying eggs?
And is there any possibility of laying more eggs?
AUTHOR
Sakina Nasir
5 months ago from Kuwait
@Reymark Hi!
The mating must not have been proper. Birds mate many times, but only successful matings result in egg laying.
Reymark Benedicto
5 months ago
why does my lovebird cant lay eggs after 10 days of mating?
AUTHOR
Sakina Nasir
5 months ago from Kuwait
@Izzy Hi!
She might get weak eventually. Please make sure she's eating nutritious food like apple, corn, banana and spinach leaves. Crushed egg shells also help a lot to replenish the calcium levels.
Izzy
5 months ago
Can a female lovebird die if she constantly lays eggs without mating ?
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Sakina Nasir
6 months ago from Kuwait
@Janer Hi! :) The lovebird doesn't mind if you take the eggs out. I do the same when I see the female not sitting on her eggs or if they haven't hatched.
Janer
6 months ago
Should I take my lovebirds eggs out of cage, cause we know they are not fertile? What affect does it have on the love bird when i take them awat?
AUTHOR
Sakina Nasir
6 months ago from Kuwait
@Anthony Gomes
I don't live in India, so I'm not aware, but you may get colourful lovebirds in a local pet store.
Anthony Gomes
6 months ago
I want to buy love birds of different colours please suggest me right breeder from were i shall get it .I am from New Delhi.
Thanks
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Sakina Nasir
6 months ago from Kuwait
@Rose Nicholls Hi! Since females get hormonal after laying eggs, they tend to be aggressive and protective of the eggs. I think the male understands that. Have they been fighting by any chance? Give them time, they will get back together.
Rose Nicholls
6 months ago
Hi i have got 2 lovebirds one orange and one black. They laid eggs in December and both attended to eggs. Been away for 2 weeks now c they have more eggs but the black one on nest most of the time the other one sleeping in different house. Dont like that what should i do.x
AUTHOR
Sakina Nasir
6 months ago from Kuwait
@Tabatha Hi! :) I'm so glad to hear that! If she's comfortable that way I think it's okay for her, but then the eggs won't be safe. Please introduce a nest box to her. Let her get used to it and then transfer her eggs inside it with a spoon. You'll know if she is okay with it. If not let her keep the eggs in the nest she has made at the bottom of the cage.
Tabatha
6 months ago
Hi, my lovebird has laid a clutch of 4 eggs. Yesterday was the 4th that one is fertile... yay.
Thing is she doesn’t have a nesting box and has laid them in a nest she made at the bottom of her cage. Should I leave it as is or should I get her a box and transfer the eggs?
AUTHOR
Sakina Nasir
7 months ago from Kuwait
Hi Bell. :)
Even if nesting is stopped, she may lay the eggs. Please get a male lovebird for her.
Bell Brown
7 months ago
I have a peach faced lovebird who is making a nest in her cage. She has no other bird in her cage with her. I think she might lay eggs. Should I stop her from making the nest to prevent her from laying eggs?
AUTHOR
Sakina Nasir
7 months ago from Kuwait
Hi Kate! :) Even if she is stopped from displaying nesting behavior, chances are she will mate with her partner and lay eggs eventually.
Kate Peterson
7 months ago
Hi! I have a love bird that we think is a girl because she is making a “nest” on the bottom of her cage. Should I stop her from doing this to keep her from laying eggs?
AUTHOR
Sakina Nasir
7 months ago from Kuwait
Hi Vijay. Please don't give antibiotics. Your bird is pregnant, that's why she has the bulge near her bottom and has heavy breathing. She will lay the egg soon.
Vijay
7 months ago
My African female chick has layed 5 eggs and has a bulge near anus .Also seen with heavy breathing.Already giving tetracyclin antibiotics since a day.Still i am seeing heavy breathing.Could someone help with any information?
AUTHOR
Sakina Nasir
8 months ago from Kuwait
@birdlover1114 I'm so sorry to hear this. It may affect the babies if the disease is genetic.
birdlover1114
8 months ago
Hi, my bird has a disease something like stargazing syndrome, and her neck is always bending back, will that affect her babies?
AUTHOR
Sakina Nasir
8 months ago from Kuwait
Hi Shane!
Shane Russell
8 months ago
Hi sakina!
AUTHOR
Sakina Nasir
9 months ago from Kuwait
Please include a nest box in the cage.
Idil K
9 months ago
Is it ok to stay at the bottom of her cage without a nest?
Idil K
9 months ago
Thanks a lot for your quick response Sakina! Sadly I think I don't want to get her a male but I can ensure you that we always let her fly and take care of her. The thing is, I'm afraid of egg binding. Should I do something in this period, what do you suggest? Is it ok if she stays at the bottom of the cage without nest?
AUTHOR
Sakina Nasir
9 months ago from Kuwait
Hi, Idil K. :)
Please get her a male as soon as possible. I feel she might be lonely. Please don't worry. Egg-Laying is normal and safe in birds most of the time. You need to let her be part of the process in a natural way.
Idil K
9 months ago
Dear Sakina,
I have only one female lovebird who is currently sitting at the bottom of her cage. She looks healthy, she is eating, drinking, flying normally. Her voice and the energy is the same. But she is almost always at the bottom. My other love bird's empty egg got stuck and I had to to go vet. I'm afraid to experience the same :( I don't allow her to bite/chew materials that may cause her to make nest. I only caress her head because otherwise she tends to open her wings all the time. What can I do now?Should I go to avian vet?
Patty070147@aol.com
9 months ago
Thanks for answering me so quickly. I did see them mate 1 time in early morning on the 25th but that is it she has changed her nest like 3 times in 2 weeks of building. I thought once they mated that one time that would have started the ball rolling , but all that happens is he feeds her with his head bobbing all the time but no mating. I am also very concerned because all the good things I have tried to feed them they just won;t eat. I give them a good seed they eat and she and he eat egg shell all the time. Just worried about the diet. I do put vitamins in the water. I don't want to mess up I want babies so bad. Thanks so much for your help your birds are beautiful. P.S. I have 2 peach faced as well but I think they are brother and sister . I am not encouraging mating but wish I could they are beautiful. I got them by chance. Patty
AUTHOR
Sakina Nasir
9 months ago from Kuwait
Hi Patty! :)
Give her time. Nesting periods and egg laying differs from bird to bird. Males feed females a lot when they're pregant.
Patty070147@aol.com
9 months ago
I have 2 Fisher love birds she has been building a nest for 2 weeks now. it has a funnel look to it she never seems to quit he is regurgitating to her he has fed her but never like this. She will not let him in the nest box. Is this normal why so long to build a nest. It is her first time I understand that but all I read says 6 days. It has been 11. She is always on the move then she will go into the box and he will feed her from the opening. Thanks for any help you can give, Patty
AUTHOR
Sakina Nasir
10 months ago from Kuwait
They must be having low calcium in the blood. Please include crushed egg shells in the birds' food.
Rahman
10 months ago
Why love bird eat their own egg
AUTHOR
Sakina Nasir
10 months ago from Kuwait
It depends on the bird, but she should be sitting on them for most of the day.
staqn
10 months ago
how much time a day does the female sit on the eggs
AUTHOR
Sakina Nasir
10 months ago from Kuwait
Hi Syed! :)
Please wait till 10 days have passed after egg laying. Then you can use a torch or your mobile's flashlight to see if there's any red vein inside the egg. If there is, it's a sign that a chick is growing.
Syed Daniyal Ali
10 months ago
I bought a pair of lotinos about an year ago. I wasn't confirm that either its a pair or not. But one of tgem laid 8 egg s but none of them hatched. This year about 10 days ago she laid 2 eggs i have(i have seen them mating earlier). Female is sitting on the eggs but not continuously. How do confirm that the eggs are fertile and will hatch.
AUTHOR
Sakina Nasir
11 months ago from Kuwait
A lovebird lays eggs after a week of mating.
Niz patel
11 months ago
My lovebird pair making a nest i want to know after howmany days femal will ley the eggs ???
AUTHOR
Sakina Nasir
11 months ago from Kuwait
@Sam Hi! That might happen but it's not always the case.
Sam
11 months ago
Does male lovebird sits on egg?
AUTHOR
Sakina Nasir
11 months ago from Kuwait
Either the birds know the eggs arr infertile or maybe they think they are contaminated. I think the liquid must be from a broken egg. What was its color?
Jasmine Mistry
11 months ago
Hi Sakina i wanted to ask you that why are my love birds breaking their own eggs even after they are sitting on it for 1-2 days after they are laid and today i saw liquid in my birds pot in which she laid an egg, so can i know what that liquid actually is?
AUTHOR
Sakina Nasir
12 months ago from Kuwait
@Bird Lover Hi! :) I'm sure your bird must like you as well. Yes, it is totally fine to put the nest on the bottom of the cage. Please do get a male lovebird for her.
Bird lover
12 months ago
is it okay to put the nest box in ground because one of my female love bird has damage wing since I found it.if not please suggest me with an idea.
She cannot fly she can only climb with her mouth and leg.she is show adorable to me i don't want to get rid of her not for her wings.
AUTHOR
Sakina Nasir
12 months ago from Kuwait
Hi Lynn. :)
I'm sorry to hear this. I think Oliver may or may not be a girl. I think he/she is going through their first molt (they lose old feathers and gain new shiny ones). Molting really depresses them and angers them as well. It's also accompanied by loss of appetite, loose motions, beak rubs and scratching of feathers.
Please keep a bowl of warm water (with little aloe vera gel) near the cage. If the bird takes a bath, he/she will calm down for a while. Is your bird eating well? Do you find him/her scratching a lot? Are the feathers falling more than normal? Then it's sure that a first molt is going on.
Please include 2-3 drops of multivitamins in the drinking water. It helps with the molting process. Hope this helps. I've written about molting as well. If you'd like you can go through it. Hope your bird feels better and gets through the molt finely.
Females lay eggs when they're about a year old. They do get aggressive that time as well.
Regards,
Sakina
Lynn Russo
12 months ago
Hi Sakina,
I’ve spoken to you in the past how are you? My question for you is I had 2 hatchlings from two different clutches. my first peach faced lovebird, who I thought was a boy turns out to be a girl & is five months old. the second one is Phoebe who turned out to be a boy is three months old. they’re in separate cages & I take them out all the time, for interaction, handling & playtime. I’ve hand raised both of these babies since they’re three weeks old & yesterday all of a sudden Oliver the five-month-old started very seriously biting me and drawing blood. I can’t go near the cage right now as the bird just wants to attack me what do I do? Any suggestions? Could Oliver, who is really a girl be ready to lay eggs even though she’s only five months old & has not bred with anyone in order for her to turn so nasty? I’m so upset about this.
AUTHOR
Sakina Nasir
14 months ago from Kuwait
Happy Eid to you too, Ahmed. :) Oh no... that's sad to hear. You can buy a brooder and transfer the chicks there. That will keep them warm. Feed them baby lovebird formula, which will be available in a local pet store. There are a lot of videos on the net, which will help you.
Good luck! :)
Ahmed Hussein
14 months ago
Hi Sakina. I hope very happy Eid for you & your family and friends.
You answered me about breeding Budgie but the mother bird Rose (Lovebird) don"t feed babies after hatching and then died.
Mt question is: what are the possible care breedings of all kinds of birds?
thanks a lot
AUTHOR
Sakina Nasir
14 months ago from Kuwait
Hi Ahmed Hussein. :)
Yes, you can breed the budgie in the other nest if the mother is not taking care of the newborn.
Ahmed Hussein
14 months ago
I have a pair of Budgie after laying egg the female don't lay in nest .. after one day she break the egg and take it out of nest.
To be sure of fertilization I put 2 eggs at Rosiecolis and the eggs hatched but mother Rose don't feed the offspring till die.
my question: can I breed Budge at other bird nest .. thanks Dear Sakina.
AUTHOR
Sakina Nasir
15 months ago from Kuwait
@Adnan Hi! The female will probably lay the eggs after a week if the mating is successful.
Adnan raza
15 months ago
aoa i my fisher pair mating and how many days female lay eggs after mating
AUTHOR
Sakina Nasir
16 months ago from Kuwait
Hi, Aravindh! It mostly depends on nature. Please don't get disheartened.
Aravindh
16 months ago
My love birds pair had been laying eggs around six months 30-40 eggs till now..none of them were fertile eggs and iam providing them high nutritional feeding.but it doesn't giving results
AUTHOR
Sakina Nasir
17 months ago from Kuwait
@Marziya Ramakdawala Please remove the chick once the female moves out of the cage.
Marziya Ramakdawala
17 months ago
The female bird isn't allowing me to touch the baby.. How will I remove it? The baby is dead dead I think in the box
AUTHOR
Sakina Nasir
17 months ago from Kuwait
@Vindya Hi! It's okay if one bird has laid all the eggs. Feed the bird dried bread if her poop is loose. Give her a piece of banana. She's not have watery poop then.
Vindya
17 months ago
My love birds laid thr first egg on 24/feb.. but that egg was broken i was worried.. and later.. it laid 2 more eggs, then other 2.. then other 2... then other 2.. now it actually laid 9 eggs one of wch was broken earlier..
I actually 3 love birds, whr i thought 2 birds were male... now i came to knw it was female... 2 birds are warming up the eggs... i dunno if 2 birds hav aso laid eggs or only one.. is it ok if only bird hav laid all the 9 eggs...
The bird's mother is like liquid and more in quantity whn compared with previous... is it normal..? Should i take serious action to take care of them..
Tiffanypreete
17 months ago
My love bird lay 4 eggs and if not have baby lovebird come out eggs. Not been good at all
AUTHOR
Sakina Nasir
18 months ago from Kuwait
@peaches-jingles I think this arrangement is fine. The male's attention will be diverted gradually, I hope. :)
peaches-jingles
18 months ago
He wanted to get back to its nest.. just now I let the female to be with the male in a separate cage and they both are all cuddly. But I'm scared to leave them together in the cage that hosts their nest. What do you suggest?
AUTHOR
Sakina Nasir
18 months ago from Kuwait
@peaches-jingles This is worrying me too. How did the male react when you isolated him?
peaches-jingles
18 months ago
Yes Sakina, the Fischer is a male and yes, I have seen them mating many times. Yesterday I had kept the male isolated and tried letting it in together.. but the female was too scared to go in while the male was around. So I had to keep him seperately again. This is really worrying me..
AUTHOR
Sakina Nasir
18 months ago from Kuwait
@peaches-jingles Oh... this is really unusual. Is there any chance the Fischer is a female? Did your birds mate? Have you seen them mating? I wish to know all the details. I hope I can be of help. :)
peaches-jingles
18 months ago
Hi, yes I've seen it lay eggs. Bcoz I used to have only one bird initially. So when it started laying eggs all by itself, that's when I got a male Fischer..

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