Love birds [by Dirk van den abeele]

I will have to disappoint all those people who are hoping to earn some extra cash by breeding birds. It is almost impossible to make a profit, let alone to become rich.

Breeding birds is a hobby and very pastime costs money. You should also keep in mind that not all breeding pairs make good parents, not every egg produces a chick, and not every youngster that stays alive matures into a Champion. Building up a line Will take years. You should therefore think about every thing very carefully and visit as many enthusiasts as possible. Don’t run to the next Best pet shop to buy up the best birds. On the contrary, do everything step by step. Starting a good breeding line is the most important thing when breeding lovebirds.

Before you start breeding, you need to get plenty of information and think about the following things in particular. If you travel a lot, you Will need a reliable housemate, neighbour or acquaintance Who Will look after your birds. Do you have enough space not only for the parent birds, but also for the Young to come? Which species of lovebirds would you like to breed? What Will you do with the Young? As you can see, there are plenty of questions, which you need to answer honestly.