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preparing for breeding

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Question
i have pair of african lovebirds...they are about to become 1 yr old on November...what diet or special foods to give to them before they undergo mating?

Answer
Hello Julius and thank you for your post.
I do believe that I have advised you before about your birds for various things.  If so, I am glad that they are ready to mate (however they are still a bit on the young side), if not, then please accept my apologies.
Your birds can have their normal diet.  Be sure to have some calcium blocks and vitamin suppliments if they are needed.
A pelletted diet is the best for any bird, but if your birds will not eat pellets then they can have what they've been eating.

Good luck and God Bless.
Dianna