Hello everyone,
My boy lovebird has a hanging perch toy that he regurgitates on and grinds on. I took it away, but now he is trying to do it with a pillow, a new toy, maybe even me? He also makes this “click” sound and walks around in circles or back and forth when he likes a new object, and itches his face. Is this a mating sign or is he just silly?
Last week I made a post asking if I should mate my birds. It turns out that I shouldn’t. So, I’ve been taking steps to deescalate their hormones. They are getting more sleep -sunrise to sunset - and I took away all the nesting materials, paper, etc. The girl has stopped laying eggs, for now. But what other steps should I take regarding the boy? He isn’t laying eggs obviously and he isn’t aggressive, so should I let him have his toy or try to curb his hormonal behavior?
Thanks !
My boy lovebird has a hanging perch toy that he regurgitates on and grinds on. I took it away, but now he is trying to do it with a pillow, a new toy, maybe even me? He also makes this “click” sound and walks around in circles or back and forth when he likes a new object, and itches his face. Is this a mating sign or is he just silly?
Last week I made a post asking if I should mate my birds. It turns out that I shouldn’t. So, I’ve been taking steps to deescalate their hormones. They are getting more sleep -sunrise to sunset - and I took away all the nesting materials, paper, etc. The girl has stopped laying eggs, for now. But what other steps should I take regarding the boy? He isn’t laying eggs obviously and he isn’t aggressive, so should I let him have his toy or try to curb his hormonal behavior?
Thanks !
