Lovebird parrots are known for their devotion to their "soulmate" and are a symbol of strong family relationships. Keeping these birds at home is a pleasure. But it is better to calculate the cost of such pleasure in advance, so as not to get into trouble in the future.
Lovebird parrots cost
The lovebird parrot is divided into 9 species, but at home only three of them are most often kept: Fisher's lovebirds, red-cheeked and masked ones. All three types have approximately the same care requirements and cost.
Lovebird prices vary from 1 to 2, 5 thousand rubles. The most "budget" are considered red-cheeked, Fishers and mask are more expensive. If you are going to buy a pair, then perhaps you will be able to bargain up to 4 thousand rubles. and below for two birds.
For a budgerigar (for 600-900 rubles), and a cockatiel will already cost from 3 thousand rubles. for one bird.
The price depends on several factors. The main ones are the age and availability of documents for the parrot. Without documents, it is impossible to determine the age after the first molt (5-6 months of life). Documents can usually be obtained by buying a bird at an exhibition, or in a good pet store.
Try to avoid buying from the bird market and from your hands unless there is evidence that the bird is not sick.
How much will it cost to care
Be careful when choosing food. Do not buy budgies or other species of food for lovebirds, as this can disturb the bird's digestion. Feed your parrot greens.
Before buying a parrot, be sure to purchase a cage. Only a metal cage is suitable for lovebirds, since a wooden one is unlikely to withstand the bird's powerful beak. At the same time, the cage should be spacious - this type of parrot is in great need of movement, since lovebirds are most prone to obesity. A suitable cage can be purchased within 2 thousand rubles.
Lovebirds' food is not expensive. Three teaspoons of the special grain mixture a day is enough for a normal metabolism.
Caring for a pair of lovebirds
It should be borne in mind that a lonely lovebird at home will require more care and attention than one who has a couple. It is almost impossible to tame these birds, but there is an observation that males become friendlier with age.
The lovebird, contrary to popular belief, can live without a "second half". Even if one of the partners dies, the other continues to live and is able to enter into a new "marriage" union.
Therefore, if you are rarely at home, and you do not have time to devote much attention to the parrot, then it is recommended to purchase a pair of lovebirds. In this case, the birds do not suffer from loneliness. But other nuances may arise: family quarrels and the appearance of offspring.
Lovebirds are selective in choosing a partner, so do not be surprised that after a while the parrots will start fighting. In this case, it is worth placing the birds in different cages for a while, and then connecting them again. Then the parrots begin to live peacefully. If this does not happen, then you will have to take care of replacing your partner.
