What would cause a lovebird to die suddenly?
The most common reason that I see birds of her age group become ill and or die is a vitamin A deficiency (from eating a seed-based diet) and often then developing a deadly lower respiratory infection. Without an autopsy there is no way to know for sure as to what caused the untimely death of your little love bird.
Why did my healthy bird die so suddenly?
Sudden death is usually caused by some type of toxin, especially something airborne, a virus, or an issue with an internal organ, which can sometimes be genetic. When a bird dies from no obvious cause, this is when a necropsy is performed by the Vet.
How long does it take for a lovebird to die?
When it comes to knowing “how long do lovebirds live?” the answer is very clear, they have an average life span of 15-20 years.
Why do lovebirds die when they are separated?
Breeders can routinely re-pair birds or switch pairs each breeding season to achieve the colours they want to see in chicks. Yes, lovebirds might pine a little bit when separated from their partners. But as long as the birds are kept out of sight and earshot from each other, they should do perfectly fine.
What kind of problems does a lovebird have?
respiratory problems / abnormal breathing. tail constantly moving up and down. discharge from the beak, eyes or nostrils. face and head feathers coated with mucus and semi-digested seed. abnormal droppings. abnormal feathers, feather growth, bleeding feathers, or abnormal molt French Molt.
What to do if your lovebird is sick?
By the time your lovebird looks ill, you can assume that your pet is seriously sick and is likely to deterioriate quickly unless appropriate treatment is provided. By observing your lovebird daily you will learn its normal behavior and you will be able to notice anything out of the ordinary.
Is it possible to keep a lovebird in captivity?
Birds don’t belong in captivity let alone in captivity living alone. If you really can’t get a second and absolutely nothing can change your mind, yes you can just get one. Lovebirds are a species, just like cockatiels, budgies, conures etc.
