Should I get a Peach-face Lovie??

[rosie88]

Hi Guys,

Lovebirds are just so cute :21: I have a Fischer Lovebird (Naru)who is very much bonded to me but I m so in love with peach face too..and I am thinking to get one male peachie..

So heres my question: As I am a student now would this new addition would be too much, I mean would they make too much of chatter? Would they take too much of my time.. I am at home generally as I am preparing for Competition (Exams)

Also would male peachie and a male fischer adjust with each other..and if yes would their bonding will remain same with me ??

Suggestions are welcome so that I can make a informed decision.. )

 

[GaryBV]

I love lovebirds, and I have had a peach faced, and I currently have 2 Fischers. They are WONDERFUL birds. You ask if getting a peach faced with your Fischer one would cause too much chatter - it might lol - I've read that Fischers are quieter than Peach Faced but for me it has been the opposite. It is possible for the 2 of them to bond, and that bond will most likely it will affect the bonding with you. If I was you I'd expect quite a bit of chatter. As for the 2 males getting along, you'd have to try it out with them in separate cages to see how well they accept each other and if there is any aggression. My birds are such individuals it is hard to make blanket statements about them. Bottom line - my advice is if you want your Fischer Lovebird to be a 'special' pet, more hand tamed and bonded with you, don't get another bird. If you woudn't mind 'losing' him to another bird, then get the new one as well.

 

[Blueridge]

I agree with Gary. Two lovebirds together might bond too much and they won't like you anymore. But this isn't always the case. I only have one bird so I'm not sure how to prevent this other than keeping them in separate cages. Let them play together but keep them in different cages to sleep and stuff. That might work. I'm sure someone else on the forum can assist you further with this. But lovebirds are great little guys. My grandfather has a peach face lovebird and he is awesome. They don't require as much out-of-cage time either if you are a busy person, and the two lovebirds could keep eachother company while you are at competitions.

I say go for it!

 

[sssaucey]

I think you should expect more chatter when adding a new bird, even though my lovebird and budgie aren't in the same room they constantly are calling and responding to each other.

When it comes to introducing them in hopes of having them interact you really have to take it slow. My peach face is extremely loving but she becomes aggressive when she sees my budgie. She also has very few moments during the day when she isn't making some kind of vocalization.

Just keep in mind that their lovebird name is very misleading, they can be down right mean when it comes to other birds. I know a few people that have to keep their lovie away from their other birds because all he wants to do is attack them. But every bird is different and you may end up with one that enjoys interacting with other birds.