Ways To Care For Lovebird Chicks

Most adult lovebirds instinctively care for their chicks and raise them, and usually the role of the breeder during the early stages is to monitor the growth and development of the young chicks, in addition to providing adequate care for their parents by providing a suitable place for the lovebirds to mate and nest, and providing them with sufficient food, but in some In cases, even if they are few, lovebirds do not know how to take care of their chicks, which may expose them to danger, and here their breeders must take care of them instead of their parents.

Preparing the nesting box for lovebird chicks

First, you must realize that it is not necessary to intervene in the care of lovebird chicks unless you notice that their parents are neglecting, or that they do not receive adequate nutrition for them. Rather, the role of the breeder is to provide all the necessary tools and appropriate conditions to care for the lovebirds and their chicks, so provide a suitable environment for the lovebird chicks, including: It suits their fragile nature at the beginning of their lives; They cannot see, and their skin is sensitive because there are no feathers on it, so the nesting box must be prepared and placed on the floor of the cage or fixed to the cage before the lovebird chicks arrive, so that the female has a place to lay her eggs and nest her chicks after they hatch.

Feeding lovebirds (parents)

Lovebirds must be provided with appropriate food; In order to lay healthy eggs, in addition to avoiding the mother harming the chicks due to lack of food, the lovebird’s diet consists of 45-60 grams of feed (seeds, fruits, vegetables) daily for one bird, distributed into small meals every 3-4 hours, in addition to Providing sufficient amounts of clean water.

Separating lovebird chicks from their parents

The success of lovebirds caring for their chicks is not inevitable, as they may sometimes fail and cause harm to them. Therefore, separating the parents from the chicks for a period of time will ensure that they feel calm and not threatened, as their stress may cause them to harm their chicks. However, if things are good, they can be separated after they are weaned. At least 8 weeks old.

Providing a warm environment for lovebird chicks

Providing a warm place for lovebirds is beneficial for them and for hatching their eggs by placing them in a place with average temperatures between 36-37 degrees Celsius, or using heat lamps. It should also be noted that the chicks must be kept away from windows or places exposed to strong winds.

Provide a quiet place for the lovebird chicks

You should avoid a lot of traffic, annoying sounds, or bright lights where lovebirds and their chicks are located, as they sleep for up to 20 hours a day at the beginning of their development, and when they open their eyes, their sleep duration decreases to up to 12 hours at night, in addition to 4 hours during the day. As for his sleeping hours when he reaches about 8 weeks, it may reach 10 hours at night, and 2-3 hours during the day.

Providing special food for lovebird chicks

If the female lovebird abandons her chicks, they can be fed with their own food by inserting small amounts of it, not exceeding 1 ml, into their mouth using a small syringe every one to two hours a day, in the first days of its life, but after three weeks, it is recommended to feed it 4 Maximum times daily.

Providing health care for lovebird chicks

It is a good idea to monitor the growth of lovebird chicks during their first weeks of life, and keep their nesting place clean, as a dirty nest may cause them to have respiratory problems or other disease symptoms.

Cleaning lovebird chicks

Lovebird chicks must clean their vents, legs, and around their faces, by gently wiping them with a damp cloth every one to two days, as not cleaning it properly will increase the possibility of them suffering from infection, constipation, or other diseases.

Weaning lovebird chicks

Within about 4 weeks of the life of the lovebird chicks, they will begin to emerge from their nest and begin to be weaned. They will be completely self-reliant for meals, but they will certainly need to be offered foods to eat, in addition to providing them with clean water.