kendrafitz (05-16-2016), Lady (05-13-2016), Mare (05-09-2016)
Their Beautiful
Such a cute pair of Lovies. Thanks for the update. How is Rio doing?
Beauties! Were they born with black beaks that eventually turn orange/red color?
So pretty/handsome (I'm not sure what gender they are)
"A busy beak is a happy beak" - David Strom
Yes born with black beaks boo is female pumpkin is male i think! Rio is doing great she is sitting on more eggs...
Funny,
I just noticed a human face in your signature pic between Rio and Pumpkin & Boo!
They really have grown beautifully. Glad Rio is doing well too.
Hi! I realize this may be futile since the thread is so old, but are these babies peachface and black mask hybrids?? I have one that looks just like them and am so afraid he has and may develop more health issues. I must admit I am actually against hybrids, but when I went to get a second lovie I kind of fell in love with him. These birds are a bit older than Boogie. Do they have any health issues that you are aware of if they are indeed hybrids?
He came to me with a rather severe wing trimming as a baby, but learned to fly after his first molt. His flight feathers grew back after his first mold and he was flying, but after his second molt NONE of his flight feathers on one side grew back. I know the first response is going to be “take him to the vet,” but I live in a very rural area where the closest avian vet is 2 hours away. I don’t want advice, but am more interested in knowing if hybrids tend to have more issues. Thanks in advance!
Dragonlady2 (02-18-2019)
I'm no expert on lovebirds nor can I say for sure what type these would be, but I did a quick search and most of what I could find health-wise is that PF hybrids tend to be sterile. I couldn't find reports on other health issues, so that's a good sign, but I can't say for sure. Someone else will chime in. Maybe making a separate thread to help identify him will help?
Dragonlady2 (02-18-2019), Lady (02-27-2019)
I have no knowledge regarding hybrid lovebirds. Where did you get your birds? Would they be able to answer any questions for you?
Lady (02-27-2019)