Lovebirds are small, colourful and bursting with personality. They make lovely pets, but their feisty streak means consistent daily attention is the key to keeping them sweet.
Housing and diet
Despite their small size, lovebirds are active and need a roomy cage with lots of toys to chew and shred. Feed a base of pellets and fresh vegetables, with fruit and seed in smaller amounts, plus a cuttlebone for calcium. They love to forage, so foraging toys help keep them occupied. Check foods on our bird food checker.
Handling and the pairs myth
Lovebirds can be feisty and nippy if under-handled, so they need consistent, gentle daily attention to stay tame. A common myth says a lovebird kept alone will die of loneliness — this is not true. A single lovebird given plenty of interaction can be very happy and often bonds more closely to its owner than a pair would.
Health and lifespan
Lovebirds live around 10 to 15 years, and some longer with good care. Feed well, provide daily interaction and enrichment, and watch for signs of illness, since they hide it like all birds. Their bold nature means they also need supervision around other pets and out of the cage.