Fruju Posted May 10, 2012 Report Share Posted May 10, 2012 Hey, I'm looking at getting a young lovebird (Tame) as a pet not an aviary bird. Is there an NZ bird forum that would be a good place to get info/source a bird? Are there any breeders on here? Does anyone on here own one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted May 10, 2012 Report Share Posted May 10, 2012 I used to breed heaps of them years ago but no birds at the moment. A guy down here imported a lot of different fancy mutations way back then when you could so there should be some good ones about. Your best bet might be to look out for a bird show and try to chat up some of the owners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted May 10, 2012 Report Share Posted May 10, 2012 yes i still have some breeding usually some for sale on trade me male masked lovebirds make the best pets but they need to be hand reared don't let some one tell you an aviary bird can be tamed unless you are experienced Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted May 10, 2012 Report Share Posted May 10, 2012 They is only little but the have a good bite. Not as good as a cockatoo though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted May 10, 2012 Report Share Posted May 10, 2012 Pit bulls of the bird world Clarry loves a good bite :rotf: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fruju Posted May 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2012 Yeah I was only going to buy one that has been in steady contact with people/suitable for handraising. I am thinking the trademe dealer might be the way to go, looks like they have experience and have a variety. Any tips/pointers specific to caring for a lovebird from experience? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted May 10, 2012 Report Share Posted May 10, 2012 they need to be taken from the nest before they get pinfeathers on them in fact ones that are taken before their eyes open make the best pets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fruju Posted May 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2012 Will keep that in mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twinkles Posted May 10, 2012 Report Share Posted May 10, 2012 Someone I know got one from the auckland city breeder on trademe, and was pleased You'd probably want to visit in person and see the set up and how relaxed the birdies are at home to get the best idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fruju Posted May 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2012 Yeah the auction says to come over and play with them for a bit before choosing, colour is less important than tameness to me though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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