About picking my new bird:

[foxhunter12]

I have decided to get a peachfaced lovebird since I like the feather coloring, but what is better? A male or a female? It probably isn't going to be sexed, but just out of curiosity. Also, is there any habits/bad things that they can get into? I am going to get my lovebird around the end of June/early May. I also would like name suggestions!

 

[MarciaLove]

Lovebirds make wonderful pets!! Congrats on your choice to get one a peachface is beautiful and there are actually many mutations of peachface but that would be a long discussion lol. There isnt much of a difference between male and female and each individual is different but I tend to prefer female lovies because they are a bit less flighty i have noticed. However during breeding season when females reach sexual maturity they can become very territorial and aggressive they may not but its a good thing to keep in mind they might, they also may start to lay eggs and this can become problematic if they get eggbound ad they will need extra calcium in their diet if the lay eggs. Obviously males can get agressive and territorial as well but usually they arent as bad as females. That being said male or female doesnt matter much in the long run they are both great. Lovebirds are very fun and comical birds always curious and great flyers!

 

[foxhunter12]

Lovebirds make wonderful pets!! Congrats on your choice to get one a peachface is beautiful and there are actually many mutations of peachface but that would be a long discussion lol. There isnt much of a difference between male and female and each individual is different but I tend to prefer female lovies because they are a bit less flighty i have noticed. However during breeding season when females reach sexual maturity they can become very territorial and aggressive they may not but its a good thing to keep in mind they might, they also may start to lay eggs and this can become problematic if they get eggbound ad they will need extra calcium in their diet if the lay eggs. Obviously males can get agressive and territorial as well but usually they arent as bad as females. That being said male or female doesnt matter much in the long run they are both great. Lovebirds are very fun and comical birds always curious and great flyers!

Thanks! I cant wait to get him/her! All that's left is food and a name.

 

[Lovie]

About the habits and bad things, lovebirds are pretty typical parrots. They can begin to feather-pluck. Peachfaced lovebirds can also get pretty noisy. Lovebirds aren't as noisy as other birds like macaws or anything, but they're usually louder than budgies (except for some extremely loud ones) and cockatiels.

If your bird starts screaming, it's best to ignore it, and praise it whenever it quiets down. Since we don't even know what your little baby will be like, I won't go too much into detail. If this *does* become a problem, post again, and the forum people will definitely have a lot of advice.

 

[foxhunter12]

About the habits and bad things, lovebirds are pretty typical parrots. They can begin to feather-pluck. Peachfaced lovebirds can also get pretty noisy. Lovebirds aren't as noisy as other birds like macaws or anything, but they're usually louder than budgies (except for some extremely loud ones) and cockatiels.

If your bird starts screaming, it's best to ignore it, and praise it whenever it quiets down. Since we don't even know what your little baby will be like, I won't go too much into detail. If this *does* become a problem, post again, and the forum people will definitely have a lot of advice.

Thank you, I hope mine is quieter, otherwise I may have to get another one since my father does 3rd shift and he sleeps most of the daytime. What causes feather plucking? Loneliness? Boredom?

 

[Lovie]

It sort of varies. Most of the time, feather-plucking starts out of boredom or stress. If a bird feels neglected, it might pluck. If it's bored, it MIGHT start plucking. Sometimes, if it's stressed because it's been pacing for hours and its owner won't let it out (or something), it'll start plucking.

 

[Sterling1113]

About the habits and bad things, lovebirds are pretty typical parrots. They can begin to feather-pluck. Peachfaced lovebirds can also get pretty noisy. Lovebirds aren't as noisy as other birds like macaws or anything, but they're usually louder than budgies (except for some extremely loud ones) and cockatiels.

If your bird starts screaming, it's best to ignore it, and praise it whenever it quiets down. Since we don't even know what your little baby will be like, I won't go too much into detail. If this *does* become a problem, post again, and the forum people will definitely have a lot of advice.

Thank you, I hope mine is quieter, otherwise I may have to get another one since my father does 3rd shift and he sleeps most of the daytime. What causes feather plucking? Loneliness? Boredom?

Oh no. Please tell me I just read this wrong.
Every bird is different and you can never guarantee you'll have a quiet bird, if your home is a place where loud noises or screaming cannot be tolerated, then please carefully decide before bringing a bird home.
I hate it when people get a bird with the expectations it will be quiet/cuddly/talky like that one they saw at the pet store window, or at a friends house.. and then end up selling/rehoming the bird because of something that comes natural to parrots, large and small.
Bringing a bird to a new place is scary for the bird, and though they may scream for the first while, it *is* possible to encourage other behaviors and lessen the screaming.
I'm not meaning any offense to you, I just would hate to hear that you're so excited to bring home your bird and then if he screams too much, he has to go to another home..

 

[Lovie]

Oh, I didn't see that part. Thank you, Sterling1113. Yes, it'd be really horrible for both you and your bird if you returned it to get a new one. Birds do make a lot of noise, some louder than others. Make sure you like your bird and that you can tolerate its noise. But I do hope you find a bird that love you and that you'll love back.

 

[foxhunter12]

Thank you both for the information, but I've heard birds that hurt my ears from other rooms, and I won't WANT to return it, my father will make me return it no matter what It's a small chance it'll be too loud for him to tolerate though Can't wait until late June!

 

[Sterling1113]

Thank you both for the information, but I've heard birds that hurt my ears from other rooms, and I won't WANT to return it, my father will make me return it no matter what It's a small chance it'll be too loud for him to tolerate though Can't wait until late June!

Perhaps you can take your dad with you to see the lovebirds and get his opinion on their noise levels? That way if he thinks they're too loud you(and the bird) don't have to go through the trouble and heartache of returning/rehomin because of something the bird can't help.
Just a thought.

 

[MarciaLove]

I agree with sterling go see some lovebirds to hear them. There is no quiet bird but lovebirds aren't loud birds they just make a lot of noise like they almost constantly squeak and chirp they are very active. A different bird may be quiet more of the time but make louder noises when it does.

 

[foxhunter12]

Thank you both for the information, but I've heard birds that hurt my ears from other rooms, and I won't WANT to return it, my father will make me return it no matter what It's a small chance it'll be too loud for him to tolerate though Can't wait until late June!

Perhaps you can take your dad with you to see the lovebirds and get his opinion on their noise levels? That way if he thinks they're too loud you(and the bird) don't have to go through the trouble and heartache of returning/rehomin because of something the bird can't help.
Just a thought.

Seems like the best idea, thanks!

 

[Lovebird]

Both of my lovies don't scream, both peach-faced. It really depends on the bird. Make sure to only get one if you want it to bond. I am having a hard time training mine! LOL
And make sure to have enough fruits and veggies.