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Post by robert on May 17, 2008 11:56:13 GMT 10
I would like to start by stating that this is not a general statement about breeders. But in regard to breeders of Lovebirds,for those who would like a companion lovebird,I do say beware?I feel strongly about this.I have even seen breeders advertising Lovebirds as pets ready to be trained,stating that their birds have just being weaned.I am thankful that the lovies have been weaned.But there has been no attempt to handraise,let alone whether the baby is to be well-socialized. Thankfully there are now breeders promoting their Lovies as well-socialised. But they are few and far between.It is no wonder that Lovebirds have a bad reputation.Lovebirds are seen by to many people as disposable pets. From Robert and Precious
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Post by megzly on May 17, 2008 21:47:30 GMT 10
Robert, i feel the same, i bought peanut thinking she was well socialised, only to find that no , she wasnt wel socialised at all instead put into a back room with no handling other than to feed, she was gorgeous to start with, i think because she was a baby and didnt realise what was happening lol, but as she has otten older she has become very grumpy, i think part contibutes to hormones but she does have plenty of bad days, recently she has improved a little and wants to come out of the cage but it isnt long before the biting starts.
If i get her a mate i will endevour to socialise babies very vey well, and i will be finding them good homes, to ensure they go to good homes i wont be selling the babies ultra cheap as many people do, so hopefully they wont be seen as so disposable
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Post by bickitrainer on May 18, 2008 17:01:10 GMT 10
This seems to be a common problem. And I think the best way, as you said Megzly, is to breed lovebirds yourself and to socialise the babies very well. I got Bicki about a couple of weeks before he was weaned and during that time I guess I didn't realise that I was deeply in love with him and he was irresistible to stay away from.  robert, how is precious? |
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Post by robert on May 19, 2008 19:12:51 GMT 10
Clearly both of you have an understanding how to handraise baby lovies.This is most advantageous. Clearly unweaned babies ought never to be passed on to anyone,unless that person obviously knows what to do. The fact that most breeders don't properly socialize their lovies,presents a dilemna. I have read of someone from Western Australia buying a hand-raised Lovie from Queensland. Thanks Bickitrainer and Megan for your concern here. best Robert and Precious
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