Lovebirds are a type of small parrot that are popular as pets due to their colorful plumage, lively personalities, and affectionate nature. One of the most interesting and endearing aspects of lovebirds is their ability to talk, or mimic human speech. In this blog, we’ll explore the talking ability of lovebirds and what you can expect if you decide to bring one into your home.

First, it’s important to note that not all lovebirds will talk. Like any animal, each lovebird has its own personality and disposition, and some may be more talkative than others. Additionally, it’s worth noting that not all lovebirds will mimic human speech perfectly – some may only learn a few words or phrases, while others may be able to string together entire sentences.

That being said, if you’re interested in getting a lovebird that can talk, there are a few things you can do to increase the likelihood of success. The first is to start working with your bird at a young age – ideally, when it’s still a baby. Lovebirds are most receptive to learning new things when they’re young, so the earlier you start teaching your bird to talk, the better.

To start teaching your lovebird to talk, begin by talking to it frequently in a calm, reassuring tone. Repeat words and phrases you want your bird to learn, such as “hello,” “goodbye,” or its name. You can also try playing recordings of human speech or even videos of other talking birds, which may help your bird pick up new words and phrases.

It’s also important to be patient and consistent when working with your lovebird. Don’t expect your bird to start talking right away – it may take weeks or even months of regular practice before you see any results. Additionally, be sure to reward your bird with treats or praise when it successfully mimics a word or phrase, as positive reinforcement can go a long way in encouraging your bird to continue learning.

One thing to keep in mind is that lovebirds may not always use their newfound vocabulary in the way you expect. For example, your bird may learn to say “hello” but use it in situations where it doesn’t make sense, such as when it’s scared or upset. Additionally, lovebirds may also mimic sounds other than human speech, such as whistles, beeps, or even household noises like the sound of a phone ringing or a doorbell.

In conclusion, while not all lovebirds will talk, those that do can make wonderful, entertaining pets. With patience, consistency, and plenty of positive reinforcement, you can help your lovebird learn to mimic human speech and enjoy the unique and endearing bond that comes with a talking pet bird.

Lovebirds as Kid’s companion

Lovebirds are a popular choice for a pet bird, and they can make good companions for kids. However, it’s important to keep in mind that lovebirds can be very delicate and require a lot of care, so it’s important to supervise kids when they’re interacting with them.

Lovebirds are social birds that thrive on interaction with their owners, so they can be a great pet for kids who are looking for a companion. However, it’s important to teach kids how to handle the lovebirds gently and avoid any rough play or handling that could injure the birds.

It’s also important to make sure that kids understand the responsibilities of caring for a lovebird. This includes providing fresh food and water daily, cleaning the cage regularly, and providing opportunities for the bird to exercise and play.

Overall, lovebirds can make good pets for kids, but it’s important to ensure that both the kids and the lovebirds are properly cared for and supervised.

Agapornis fischeri is currently one of the most popular of the love birds species kept in aviculture. Many colour mutations already exist within the spacious and the fact that these birds are easy to bread in aviculture definitely contributes to their popularity. Fischeri lives in small groups of 10 – 20 birds mainly in the North Central Tanzania just South of Lake Victoria not from far from the habitat of Agapornis Personatus. In 1987 fisheri was the most popular bird exported from Tanzania in fact close to 80% of all birds exported out of Tanzania were fischeri. Fortunately, this export has stopped but it will still take quite some time for the population to recover. They breed between January and April but there have also been reports of nests between June and July. Most nest are found in hollows and crevices in dead trees and dead branches between 2 to 15 metres high. Fischeri is about 15 centimetres tall. Its mask on the crown is orange red, becoming slightly lighter underneath the beak. The mask on the back of the head merges into an olive greenish bronze. The beak is red. Surrounding the brown eyes there is typical white eye ring. The overall body colour is green, the mantle and wings coverts a shade darker than the rest of the body, the wing bends are yellow. The tail feathers are mainly green with a blue end. The secondary tail feathers have an orange red design in the middle. This design is partially surrounded by a black zone. The ramp is violet. The feet are grey and the nails are dark grey.

The birds usually breed without any problems. Nest of five sometimes even six young are not uncommon. The incubation period is between 23 and 25 days

At BFB Lovebirds we have number of lovebirds, pairs who sometimes decide to become parents!

About 10 days after mating, lady lovebird starts laying eggs. One egg every 2-3 days. Sometimes she will lay 2 and sometimes 6 eggs in total!

Then she will sit on eggs for about 23 days. After that period eggs will start hatching, again one egg every 2-3 days.

And babies are being born!

They are extremely tiny, blind and have no feathers. Mum will start feeding them straight away.

They will be growing very fast. Around day 10 they open their eyes for the first time. Also, they will start getting very light feathers.

At that point it is still very difficult to say what colours they will be. Also, it is not possible to say if they are girls or boys.

When babies are about 2.5-3 weeks, we will take them from their parents and bring them home.

At that point parents can rest and heavy work starts for us!

We will need to feed babies with special baby formula using syringe every 3-4 hours, day, and night.

Beginning is very difficult as babies are not used to syringe or the taste of the formula. Also, they are very fragile, so we need to be very careful with them.

After a few days they get familiar with us and hand feeding. At that point we usually swap syringe for tiny spoon.

3-4 weeks babies have already lots of feathers so you can see their colours.

Also, at that time we will take blood samples from their tiny foot and send to the laboratory for DNA testing. The results will be sent back to us within 7 days and at that point we know which one is girl and which one is boy!

Now we can have Gender Reveal Party!

When babies are about 5-6 weeks, they will start eating by themselves. We call that weaning.

Also, they will start to fly or start taking fly lessons.

When they are 7-8 weeks, they are ready to go to their new home. New owners can come and collect them.

They will be very friendly; they will like cuddles and kisses. They would like to have little fly around the room and then get back to their owners.

With more training and lots of patients they will become best friend to their owners.

That why we hand feed them, so they are not scared of people, and they like to play with their owners and give them lots of love.