lovebird

Question
I have a single lovebird and in his cage i recently got him a fuzzy bed to sleep in, and for a while  it worked fine however he has started regurgitating
on it especially when no one is around. Could this be a sign of stress? Would it be better for me to keep the little hut in the cage or remove it?

Answer
It's more likely he LOVES the hut so much that it's triggering mating behavior.  He's regurgitating to objects as if they were potential mates or even chicks.

 It's a hard call with the huts - some birds can use them just for cuddly sleep, but others have their mating instincts turned on by it since it serves as a nesting environment.  

 Take a look here to explore ideas for a separate sleep cage where you might keep the hut; or consider removing the hut during the day and replacing it regularly for sleep.  That will establish a routine too:  When the hut is taken, it's time to be awake and foraging, etc..  When the hut is there, it's time to roost and rest.


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