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asterrjones · Feb 29, 2020

Hi, we have just bought a baby lovebird. It’s really lovely. Happy to sit on hands etc. He or she is 5 weeks old .

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Tami2 · Feb 29, 2020

Hello asterrjones, welcome to the PFs.

Congratulations on your little cutie. :heart: Have you named her yet?

Below is a good read to help you with the bonding process.

http://www.parrotforums.com/general-parrot-information/49144-tips-bonding-building-trust.html

There is also a Lovebird Forum.

Lovebirds - Parrot Forum - Parrot Owner's Community.

Best of luck and please keep us posted.

asterrjones · Feb 29, 2020

Thank you so much. So far we are thinking of Mango or Sunnis. It’s very tame and will happy sit on our fingers etc. I hope it stays so tame.

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Tami2 · Feb 29, 2020

Lovely names, indeed.
Is this your first bird? If so, please read 'A Warm Welcome And A Few Friendly Warnings To Keep Your Parrots Safe'. I sent you the link in my welcome PM.

Also there is a honeymoon period, so be aware that she may get a little testy as time goes on.

asterrjones · Feb 29, 2020

Thank you. This is my first lovebird. We had a Parrotlet that we bought as a young bird that had been had raised. Even so he was super aggressive and not at all friendly but very sadly he does just a few weeks after getting him.

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Laurasea · Feb 29, 2020

Congratulations! Welcome to forums.
Read this toxic list. Non stick cookie sheets, pots and pans, when heated give off gasses that kill birds. http://www.parrotforums.com/general-parrot-information/449-toxic-list-our-birds.html

Your baby is beautiful! Whishes for health happiness, love, and long life!

Cagzo · Feb 29, 2020

A lovely little bird,congratulaions Asterrjones.

asterrjones · Feb 29, 2020

Thank you everyone. Should I just leave her alone to settle or do you think I should keep handling her right away?

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asterrjones · Feb 29, 2020

asterrjones said:
Thank you so much. So far we are thinking of Mango or Sunnis. It’s very tame and will happy sit on our fingers etc. I hope it stays so tame.

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Thank you

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Inger · Feb 29, 2020

asterrjones said:
Thank you everyone. Should I just leave her alone to settle or do you think I should keep handling her right away?

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Keep handling her if she doesn’t seem bothered. It’s the best way to keep her so tame. Be careful how you touch her though. Skritches to the head only, no petting her wings, back, belly, etc. It’s too early to matter now, but those things are seen as sexual behavior and you don’t want to start something you can’t finish. Better to begin with safe habits.

Congratulations on your little sweetie!

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asterrjones · Feb 29, 2020

Inger said:
asterrjones said:

Thank you everyone. Should I just leave her alone to settle or do you think I should keep handling her right away?

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Keep handling her if she doesn’t seem bothered. It’s the best way to keep her so tame. Be careful how you touch her though. Skritches to the head only, no petting her wings, back, belly, etc. It’s too early to matter now, but those things are seen as sexual behavior and you don’t want to start something you can’t finish. Better to begin with safe habits.

Congratulations on your little sweetie!

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That is excellent advice as I had no idea!! Thank you so much

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