Hi to all. I had a thread recently about my babysitting for my friend, Jean's, lovebirds...Peggy and Rosie, while she had bypass surgery. All are doing well. Jean recevied a call from the local pet shop she deals with and the owner told her he is closing the store. He has one female, 3 month old lovebird left and no one wants her. Jean said "I'd love to have her". I have a cat and so I cannot take the baby in. I will pick her up tomorrow and take her to the avian vet for a check-up. Of course, we will get a new cage, etc. Can anyone advise the best way to introduce the new gal into the house. Should her cage be near Peggy and Rosie? All advise is appreciated, as well as suggestions for a name Thanks....

Kate

I dont know much about lovebirds but I wanna say just about every one I have seen has always hate a mate with it.
I think they get sick if they are alone too long.
I might be totally wrong

Just keep the cages side by side and things should be fine. The 2 older LBs may accept the baby into the ''flock'' as I believe you told us they are both females. I wouldn't put them in the same cage until you are certain they will all get along, and certainly NOT until the baby is grown. By that time you will be sure it is not a male as a male will cause trouble with the older pair, not to mention ....BABIES!!!!! If your friend decides to get a cagemate for the baby...... do it soon so they can grow up together.

HOW exciting! And bless your friend for taking the baby!!

I was hoping Mariah would post!!

Of course, WE will ALL we waiting to see what happens!!

Sending ALL OUR BEST with Love, Hugs and Scritches

Shi and the gang

Ed wrote:I dont know much about lovebirds but I wanna say just about every one I have seen has always hate a mate with it.
I think they get sick if they are alone too long.
I might be totally wrong

Hi Ed. My friend decided last night to get another female for the new arrival. She called another store and they have one only 2 1/2 mos. old. Today, another friend who drives will take us around and get 2 lovebirds, cages, etc

Mariah wrote:Just keep the cages side by side and things should be fine. The 2 older LBs may accept the baby into the ''flock'' as I believe you told us they are both females. I wouldn't put them in the same cage until you are certain they will all get along, and certainly NOT until the baby is grown. By that time you will be sure it is not a male as a male will cause trouble with the older pair, not to mention ....BABIES!!!!! If your friend decides to get a cagemate for the baby...... do it soon so they can grow up together.

Hi Mariah,
Jean decided on a cagemate, last night, as mentioned in reply to Ed, above. Jean is still recuperating and so , since I don't drive, another friend is taking me around to get both kids

You all have your hands full and they are pretty birds and I like those peach face ones..c.hert

Hi to All:

The new arrival from the pet shop that was closing is now with Jean.
She has been named Lillie. The other youngster was sold from the other pet shop. The important thing is that no one wanted Lillie and the shop closed its doors , today and she is in a loving home. Jean had thought a cagemate would be good for her, but it didn't work out. As Mariah had said, Lillie's cage is next to the other girls and she is getting adjusted. Jean has a great big heart and is just thrilled with her new daughter. I saw her today and she's adorable.

Welcome Lillie

Great update!!

WELCOME to Lillie!!

Of course, we will all be anxiously awaiting updates!

I am soooo glad that Lillie now has a wonderful home!1

Love, Hugs and Scritches

Shi

Desert Fire wrote:Great update!!

WELCOME to Lillie!!

Of course, we will all be anxiously awaiting updates!

I am soooo glad that Lillie now has a wonderful home!1

Love, Hugs and Scritches

Shi

Hi Shi,

Thanks for welcoming my new niece, Lillie. I had her checked at the avian vet and she is in perfect health. The vet also told me that the pet shop was forced to close for filthy conditions To make matters worse, he said the owner probably killed any animals that weren't sold before he closed
At least a happy ending. Lillie is nervous but she is surrounded, now, with love and care. Jean is a devoted new mother. Peggy and Rosie LB, so far are having a good reaction to her. Their cages are next to each other (THanks Mariah for posting that advice). Lillie has had a bad start in life, but that has all changed now

Hi Kate...wonderful indeed! Your friend Jean is a nice lady with a big heart and I'm glad to hear that Lillie got adopted and is a wonderful home now.

Brad wrote:Hi Kate...wonderful indeed! Your friend Jean is a nice lady with a big heart and I'm glad to hear that Lillie got adopted and is a wonderful home now.

Thanks Brad. There should be more "Jeans" in the world. Lillie is a sweetie and will now have a great life

Just wonderful.....c.hert

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Thank you. Lillie is doing well and settling in with her new family. She's a little sweetie.

I just love happy birdie stories..lol ...c.hert

gnuretiree wrote:I am so happy the bird found a safe landing place.

Hugh

Many thanks, Hugh. Lillie is getting used to her new home and Mommie Jean, who is now interacting with her on her hand. The older birds, Peggy and Rosie are quite friendly in their adjacent cage.

Hi.
I wanted to give an update on my friend Jean's lovebirds. I babysat her Peggy and Rosie when she had surgery. After returning, she adopted a 3 mos. old LB from a pet shop that was closing. New gal, Lillie, was in cage next to Peggy and Rosie, and started to seem lonely. Vet told her to bring in piece of toenail for DNA test to make sure Lillie is a girl. She is and so, Jean started to work at putting the 3 together. I'm happy to say that all 3 have been in the same cage for 1 week, now. It's worked out well and Lilli is no longer alone.
Kate

Good job, Kate.

Thanks for the very good update Kate. It's always nice to hear when things work out well like this and especially since animal relationships can be quite complicated as well!