Feeding Guide: How to Care for Young Lovebirds Parrots

Part 1: What Should Young Lovebirds Eat?

1. Feeding Unweaned Young Birds

Before the Lovebird chicks are weaned, they can be fed with porridge made from millet. After boiling the millet until it is soft and mushy, let it cool to a lukewarm temperature. Then, you can use a small wooden stick or a bamboo skewer to feed the chicks. If the chicks are not interested in the porridge, you can also purchase parrot milk powder to mix with water for feeding. The ideal temperature for the milk should be around 3840 degrees Celsius to avoid burning the chicks' crop. If the temperature is too low, the chicks may refuse to eat or have difficulty digesting.

2. Feeding Weaned Young Birds

After the chicks are weaned, their diet should consist mainly of birdseed and nutritional pellets. To ensure a balanced and comprehensive diet, you can offer fruits, vegetables, egg yolks, and cuttlebone two to three times a week to supplement their nutrition. When feeding, it's important to give them small portions, allowing them to eat only until they are about 80% full to prevent crop stasis. Additionally, avoid feeding them foods with salt, sugar, or other seasonings, as these can have serious health consequences for the birds.

Part 2: The Rearing Environment for Young Lovebirds

The ideal temperature for the rearing environment of young Lovebirds should be maintained between 2026 degrees Celsius. This is because their feathers are not fully developed, and they have low resistance, making them susceptible to colds if the temperature is too low. Adult birds can generally be kept at around 20 degrees Celsius. Healthy adult Lovebirds can survive in room temperatures ranging from 1037 degrees, but it's important to avoid large temperature fluctuations. During the summer, be cautious not to let the birds sit in front of air conditioners or fans for extended periods, as this can also lead to colds.

Furthermore, keep the cage clean and hygienic, regularly cleaning the droppings, and disinfecting the cage to reduce the spread of bacteria and prevent the birds from getting sick.

Lastly, if the birds' food and water are not consumed within a day, it's essential to discard them and replace them with fresh supplies. It's also a good idea to feed them a little less each time to prevent spoilage. Spoiled food and dirty water can be significant factors in causing the birds to become ill and have diarrhea, so it's crucial to be vigilant.

Feeding and housing young Lovebirds can be quite manageable. These birds are small and have relatively low food requirements. As long as you maintain cleanliness, your Lovebirds should grow up healthy and strong.