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	Lovebirds Lovebirds earned their name because of their affectionate behavior, a kindness that isn't extended to any outsider who threatens them. Other birds can find themselves on the receiving end of some aggressive behavior from a piqued lovebird, but a human will discover that care and training transforms the small parrots into ideal pets--especially for those with space limitations. Lovebirds are social and if you're away from your home a lot, you might find it better to have a pair of birds. Owning a single lovebird means you will have to spend a lot of time with it--this is the only way to get the bird to bond with you and show the devotion and affection it would usually reserve for its mate.

If you decide to adopt either a pair or a single lovebird, you'll need to purchase a cage that is at least eighteen inches long. It should have a concrete perch and horizontal bars on either side of the cage to aid the birds in climbing. The bottom of the cage should be lined with newspaper, changed daily, and have a grill to keep the birds separate from their droppings. You'll need to keep the access doors under tight supervision; alligator clips work well to inhibit the lovebirds from jimmying the doors open. A lovebird's diet should consist of equal parts seeds, pellets or crumbles, and fruits and vegetables. The birds usually prefer crisper foods such as apples, carrots, chicory, or celery to softer fruits like bananas. Be sure to supplement their water with vitamins and be diligent about cleaning their water source (and food bowls) every day with soap and water. Lovebirds should also be misted each day with warm water. Because lovebirds' native habitat is near the equator, they're accustomed to twelve hours of darkness at night. Draping a black cover over the cage each night not only ensure that they get twelve hours of sleep, but they won't wake you up with their shrill cries in the morning.