breeding and housing

Question
hi i'm from Philippines...i'm in first time...i have pair of lovebirds(Double Dark (Slate, Mauve) Cinnamon and Dark Aqua Pied/Split Turquoise)...i can't wait to have their babies!...is age gap can affect mating? their cage have a length=19.5 inches height=12 inches width=16.5 inches...i want to put one nest box for the eggs...what size of my nest box must be?...is it enough to put in the cage?  

Answer
Hi, Julius.  Thanks for posting!

Are you sure you have a male and female lovebird?  They have to be DNA sexed if you don't know their sexes.  What are their ages?  

This cage isn't big enough for a pair of lovebirds, much less the pair and any babies, including a nesting box, their food/water dishes, etc.  You'll need a cage about twice that size.  The nesting box should be a cockatiel-sized nesting box, about 12 inches long by 6 inches wide by 6 inches deep.  I'd recommend attaching the nesting box on the outside of the cage with the entrance hole showing on the inside of the cage.

Come back with any questions.

Chrys