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Post by mydoona on Jun 17, 2008 13:19:21 GMT 10
I finally got around to DNA testing my lovie (thanks Megzly)and found out Keiko is a BOY.
I couldn't do Mardi as she is scared of me and flys away.
Yes she had her wings clipped but they have grown back.
If Mardi turns out to be a boy too will they fight when Mardi reaches Puberty?
Keiko is 11 months and in Puberty right now but Mardi is only 7 months and hasn't reached it yet.
I want them to keep getting along but was just wondering how two boys get along together???
thanks
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Post by robert on Jun 17, 2008 13:25:05 GMT 10
Jamie,Would be good to hear from others on this. I think it is true that Lovies form strong couple bonds.Normally it it male and female. But can be male and male, and female and female. The Boys tend to be more placid among lovebords.I find it hard to believe that two boys would continually fight. from Robert and Precious
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Post by megzly on Jun 17, 2008 14:31:34 GMT 10
they should be fine, when bred in colonies lovies pair up male and female- but if there are too many of one sex they will pair up male with another male or hen with another hen , they will do all the normal activities so i dont think they wil fight, they bond quite closely even if they are the same sex
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Post by Jane on Jun 17, 2008 20:09:02 GMT 10
I think you would only 'upset the applecart' if you later introduced a girl that they might squabble over. By themselves they should be fine  |
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Post by rainbowfeathers77 on Jun 17, 2008 21:22:38 GMT 10
Hi
I don't know much about lovies but I have 2 male red-rumps together in a cage and they get along perfectly. I also have 4 IRNs (all males) in a large cage together and they also get along quite well. I think as long as they all have their own high perch and plenty of space...they should be ok.
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Post by vankarhi on Jun 18, 2008 18:52:05 GMT 10
I have seen same sex birds housed together with no problems and they can bond together very well too. If your birds do get along now, then there is no reason why this should change. They might have squabbles but this too is normal and usually sorts out.
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Post by Jane on Jun 18, 2008 18:54:15 GMT 10
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Post by robert on Jul 12, 2008 16:36:26 GMT 10
mydoona, I looked up the September 2004 issue of Bird Talk p54. " Wagner also addressed what she sees as the preconception that only male and female lovebirds bond to each other. "Just because two birds are bonded doesn't mean they are of the opposite sex.I've had many same-sex couples that were lifelong partners"." From Robert and Precious
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Post by linda040899 on Aug 10, 2008 2:30:17 GMT 10
In my own personal experience, I've seen male/male pairs get along just fantastically and I've also seen female/female pairs so bonded to each other that they could not be split to be paired with males! A lot depends on the individual lovebird and no two are alike. The strangest pairing I've ever had was one male Fischer's paired with two Fischer's hens. All got along with no problem and the male did just fine when he fathered chicks with both hens........
Linda L.
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Post by vankarhi on Aug 10, 2008 15:28:59 GMT 10
Well wasn't he a lucky boy then LOL
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