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Choose the right cage. Since masked lovebirds measure only about six inches in length, a medium-sized cage will suffice. These highly intelligent birds are known to find ways to break free from their cages, so always make sure that the cage doors are secure. Equip your birds' cage with at least two perches, a food dish, a water dish and several toys to play with. Placing toys in the cage will provide your masked lovebirds with hours of entertainment. It will also enable your masked lovebirds to exercise their muscles. Good toy choices include mirrors, ladders, swings, bells and small ropes.
Provide your lovebirds with adequate nutrition. Feeding your masked lovebirds the proper diet is essential to ensuring that they live long, healthy lives. Give your masked lovebirds a balanced diet that consists of seeds, pellets, leafy greens and fruits such as grapes and apples. Avoid letting fruits or leafy greens sit out in your masked lovebirds' cage for too long. Since consuming spoiled food can make your masked lovebirds sick, dispose of any uneaten fruits every day. Also, make sure that your masked lovebirds always have access to fresh water.
Provide companionship. Masked lovebirds are extremely social birds that need regular interaction and companionship. Purchasing masked lovebirds in pairs is the best way to ensure that they receive the close contact that they need. While it is possible to have just one masked lovebird, you must be willing and able to give your masked lovebirds the time and attention that they need. Masked lovebirds that are left alone for long periods of time tend to become depressed or aggressive.
Groom your masked lovebirds and monitor their health on a regular basis. Your masked lovebirds should be active, playful and social. Masked lovebirds that seem unusually sluggish or withdrawn may be ill. If you notice excessive feather loss or beak deformities, bring your birds to a veterinarian. Lovebirds can be susceptible to diseases such as feather diseases, parrot fever and psittacine beak. To help maintain your masked lovebirds' overall health and wellness, give them daily baths by using a spray bottle to lightly mist their feathers. This will help keep their feathers in prime condition. Regularly trimming your masked lovebirds' nails will help keep them comfortable.