{"id":1858,"date":"2020-12-13T09:28:49","date_gmt":"2020-12-13T09:28:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wwbirds.co.za\/dir\/?p=1858"},"modified":"2026-05-08T08:45:39","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T08:45:39","slug":"feeding-lovebirds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wwbirds.co.za\/dir\/feeding-lovebirds\/","title":{"rendered":"Feeding lovebirds: Awesome Priced Advice, Caring, Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Feeding lovebirds. Lovebirds have their own ideal nutrition and it varies from one period to the other such as during molting, breeding, and resting periods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wwbirds.co.za\/dir\/breeding-masked-lovebirds\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Here is a great post about masked lovebirds.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"345\" height=\"273\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wwbirds.co.za\/dir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Feeding-lovebirds.jpg\" alt=\"Feeding lovebirds\" class=\"wp-image-6205\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wwbirds.co.za\/dir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Feeding-lovebirds.jpg 345w, https:\/\/www.wwbirds.co.za\/dir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Feeding-lovebirds-300x237.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 345px) 100vw, 345px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo courtesy: Ronny de Smet<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"an-ideal-seed-mix-for-lovebirds\">An ideal seed mix for feeding lovebirds:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A very good friend of mine shared his seed mix with me and I use it ever since:<br>White miller 6 parts<br>Corn 1 part<br>Oats 1 part<br>Plain canary 2 parts<br>Jap millet 2 parts<br>Sunflower 1 part<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wwbirds.co.za\/dir\/buckwheat-for-birds\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Buckwheat <\/a>1 part<br>Rapeseed 0.5 part<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Variety is the key to keeping lovebirds healthy and happy. Lovebirds need more than seeds to be healthy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Vegetables<\/strong>:<br>Some good choices are: Beat root, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, celery, corn, peppers, kale, peas, squash, and sweet potatoes (cooked)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fruit<\/strong>:<br>Apples (remove seeds), apricots, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wwbirds.co.za\/dir\/can-birds-eat-bananas\/\">bananas<\/a>, all kinds of berries, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wwbirds.co.za\/dir\/can-parrots-eat-cherries\/\">cherries<\/a>, figs, grapes, mangoes, melon, papayas, peaches, pineapples, and pomegranates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pellets<\/strong>:<br>Pellets will also expand the variety. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Water<\/strong>:<br>Freshwater should be available all day. Lovebirds will bathe in the water and dunk food in it. This is normal behavior. Therefore the water should be kept as clean as possible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is advisable to rather use water dispensers that can be attached to the bars. In this way, water can be kept cleaner for longer. Supply a separate dish for bathing and remove it after a while. Hamster bottles can also be used and the water cannot become soiled. Check every day for possible blockage in the units.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sprouts<\/strong>:<br>Sprouted seeds and beans are among the best foods you can feed your birds. Separate articles about sprouting will be published in feature magazines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Egg food:<br><\/strong>Egg food provides extra nutrients during the breeding season. Ready-to-use egg food is available at pet shops. Pieces of fruit, such as apples, and grated carrots can be added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Millet spray:<\/strong><br>All birds adore millet still on the branch and is a good treat for a reward during training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7709226522417656\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-format=\"autorelaxed\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7709226522417656\" data-ad-slot=\"7555211683\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"in-conclusion\">In conclusion:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Too many vitamins can damage your bird&#8217;s health. Vitamin A, D, E, and K, which are fat-soluble vitamins, are not excreted via the kidneys but are stored in the body fat. Therefore it is advisable to buy ready-to-use egg food and pellets as the manufacturers spent a lot of time perfecting their formulas as it is a very competitive field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udd12 <em><strong>Members Exclusive:<\/strong><\/em> Members can view How to Breed Lovebirds Complete Beginner\u2019s Guide to Breeding Pet Lovebirds <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wwbirds.co.za\/dir\/breeding-green-singing-finches\/\">video<\/a> here:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wwbirds.co.za\/dir\/how-to-breed-lovebirds\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"770\" height=\"435\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wwbirds.co.za\/dir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/How-to-breed-lovebirds.png\" alt=\"How to breed lovebirds\" class=\"wp-image-13649\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wwbirds.co.za\/dir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/How-to-breed-lovebirds.png 770w, https:\/\/www.wwbirds.co.za\/dir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/How-to-breed-lovebirds-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.wwbirds.co.za\/dir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/How-to-breed-lovebirds-768x434.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Want More?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Members get access to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Exclusive bird videos<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>eBooks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advanced breeding guides<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Marketplace access<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83e\udd9c A special thank you to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdsafrica.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">MDS<\/a> for supporting the bird community and helping make educational content like this possible.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Feeding lovebirds. Lovebirds have their own ideal nutrition and it varies from one period to the other such as during molting, breeding, and resting periods. Here is a great post about masked lovebirds. 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