Hand Raised Peachface Lovebird care guide, diet

Written by the Birdsville team. Last updated October 2026.

Looking for lovebirds for sale in Sydney? Birdsville has tame, fully weaned hand raised peach faced lovebirds available all year round, at our store at 684 Botany Road, Alexandria NSW 2015, servicing the Eastern Suburbs and Inner South Sydney. Peach faced lovebirds are small, colourful, full of personality and form a strong bond with their family. Buy your lovebird with a full setup and you’ll get a package discount.

Three hand raised peach faced lovebirds for sale at Birdsville, Sydney — Hand raised peach faced lovebirds at Birdsville

What You Need to Know Before Buying a Lovebird

A peach faced lovebird needs the biggest cage you can fit, ideally at least 60cm wide, 60cm high and 90cm long, with room to stretch its wings plus toys, perches, a swing and food and water bowls. Feed a quality lovebird seed blend with pellets, fresh greens and vegetables, and keep clean water available at all times. Handle your lovebird gently every day in a quiet, relaxed setting, but don’t overdo it in the first few weeks, as babies need plenty of rest. Our How to Care for Lovebirds guide [Lovebird Care page link, coming soon] covers everything from diet and worming to training a nippy bird. VCA Animal Hospitals’ lovebird guide (https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/lovebirds—general), written by avian vets, is another good read.

Visit our Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/BirdsvilleRosebery/) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/petsvillesydney/) pages for updated photos and what we currently have in stock, and follow us on TikTok [TikTok link] for live updates.

Why You Should Get a Peach Faced Lovebird

Lovebirds bond strongly. A hand raised peach faced lovebird treats you like another lovebird and becomes a devoted member of the family when you put in the time.

They’re small and affordable. Their cage, food and toys cost far less than a large parrot’s, and they suit smaller homes.

They’re playful and busy. Lovebirds love to chew, climb, shred and explore, and they’re endlessly entertaining to watch.

They’re colourful. Adults are bright green with a peach to red face and a blue rump, and they come in many other colours too.

One is enough. Unlike many small birds, a hand raised lovebird doesn’t need a partner, and a single bird bonds most closely with you.

Why a Lovebird Might Not Be Right for You

They can be nippy. Because a hand raised lovebird sees you as another lovebird, it can sometimes be a bit aggressive or territorial, especially females.

They can be flighty. Like Indian ringnecks, lovebirds can become a little flighty even soon after being hand raised. Don’t be alarmed. Regular, patient handling soon brings them back.

They’re a long commitment. Peach faced lovebirds usually live 10 to 15 years, and some reach 20.

They chatter. Lovebirds aren’t talkers, but they’re noisy little birds, with plenty of chirping and chattering through the day.

They don’t mix well. Lovebirds can be aggressive towards other bird species and can seriously injure or even kill other birds, so they’re best kept on their own or with another lovebird.

Should I Get One Lovebird or Two?

We recommend starting with one. A single hand raised lovebird forms a strong bond with you and your family, while two lovebirds bought together tend to bond with each other instead.

If you’d like a second lovebird, train your first bird for 3 to 4 months before buying another. This keeps your first bird tame, and the second bird will learn from the first.

When you bring a second lovebird home, keep it in its own cage next to the first for at least two weeks, so both birds get used to each other without seeing a threat. After two weeks, introduce them and watch closely. If they don’t get along, separate them for another week and try again. Never force it, as lovebirds can badly hurt each other.

Lovebird Colours

Baby lovebirds are quite dull in colour, and they brighten up into their full adult colours as they mature. The normal peach faced lovebird is green with a peach face and blue rump. Other popular colours include lutino (yellow), aqua, violet, pied and orange faced. Which colours we have depends on our current breeding, so call or check our socials to see what’s in.

Sexing and Refund Policy

Our lovebirds are not DNA sexed. Male and female peach faced lovebirds look the same, so they can’t be reliably sexed by sight. We can’t offer a refund, credit or exchange if your lovebird turns out to be a different sex. Both make wonderful pets, though females are often a little bolder and more likely to nip. All our animals come with a health guarantee.

When Are Lovebirds Available at Birdsville?

Hand raised peach faced lovebirds are regularly in stock at Birdsville all year round. Availability depends on our breeding cycle, so give us a call before you visit to see what’s in. We’re happy to take a deposit to secure one of the next babies coming through, and you can ask us about a particular colour.

H2: Peachface Setup Discounts

Buying your green Peachface together with its full setup saves you more than buying each item on its own. Our cages, Birdsville Blends seed, pellets, toys and supplements are already well priced, but bundled with your conure they come with a bigger package discount. We also run regular bird and cage specials, so ask our team what’s on, and we’ll put the whole setup together for you in-store.

Lovebird Setup Discounts and In-Store Help

Buy your lovebird and its setup together and you’ll save more than buying each item separately. Our products are already competitively priced on their own, but bundling your bird, cage, food, toys and supplements into one lovebird package gets you a bigger discount. You can browse the full range online at Petsville (https://petsville.com.au/) first, but since your lovebird is collected in-store, buying the setup at the same time means no freight to pay on top of your package discount. We also run regular bird and cage specials, so call us or drop in to see what’s on. Our team will help you choose the right cage from our large in-store range and put together everything you need.

Every new lovebird owner needs:

One of Australia’s Biggest Ranges of Bird Products

Birdsville stocks one of the largest ranges of bird cages, toys, feed and treats in Australia. As a major distributor of avian products, we can keep our prices among the best around, without cutting corners on quality. Shop in-store at Alexandria, or online through our partner store Petsville with delivery Australia-wide:

Live birds and our full range of cages are in-store, so visit us to see everything.

H3: Why We Recommend Our Own Seed

A good quality seed mix is essential for a lovebird’s health and vitality. Many fancy packaged and chain store mixes are bulked out with filler seed the birds won’t eat, low quality grain and even shell grit to add weight. Our seed and Birdsville Blends are very high quality, bagged fresh on site from quality ingredients, with a high turnover so nothing sits on a shelf for long. Because you buy direct from the people who mix it, you also get better value. Read more on our Lovebird Seed page [Lovebird Seed link] and Birdsville Blends page (https://birdsville.net.au/birdsville-blends/).

Staff Tip From the Birdsville Team

“The trick to keeping a lovebird entertained is rotating its toys regularly. They get bored with the same toy in the cage day after day, but swap them around and it’s like they’re getting a brand new toy. Wheat grass trays, cardboard boxes and wicker baskets are cheap favourites for shredding.”

Taking Your New Lovebird Home

Bring your lovebird home in a secure, ventilated carry cage, and go straight home. Keep the trip short, avoid heat and cold, and never leave your bird alone in a car. If you need a carrier, we sell carry cages in-store. See our Carry Cages page (https://birdsville.net.au/carry-cages/).

Add Sulphadim or Inca Sulfa 3 to the water for at least the first 5 days, as stress from a move can cause watery droppings and dehydration. Worm your lovebird a few weeks to two months after bringing it home. Check the timing with our team when you buy, because recently weaned babies have delicate gut bacteria that worming too early can upset. After that, worm every 6 months.

When you’re ready to start training, our How to Train Your Parrot guide (https://birdsville.net.au/pet-bird-advice-and-training/bird-training-clicker-training-parrot-body-language/) walks you through step up and more. We also clip wings and nails in-store, 7 days a week (https://birdsville.net.au/wing-clipping-nail-clipping/), and board lovebirds when you go away (https://birdsville.net.au/parrot-bird-boarding-sydney/).

Sydney Seasonal Tip

Summer: On hot Sydney days, keep the cage out of direct sun and away from hot windows, give a shallow bath, and never travel home with a bird in a hot car.

Winter: Baby lovebirds chill easily. Keep the cage in a warm, draught free room and cover it at night.

Frequently Asked Questions About Lovebirds for Sale

Are lovebirds always available at Birdsville?

Yes, hand raised peach faced lovebirds are regularly in stock at Birdsville all year round. Availability still depends on our breeding cycle, so call us on (02) 9669 1766 before you visit, and check our Facebook and Instagram for current babies. We can also take a deposit on upcoming babies or a particular colour.

Do lovebirds need to be kept in pairs?

No. Despite their name, a hand raised lovebird doesn’t need a partner. We recommend starting with one, so it bonds closely with you instead of another bird. If you want a second later, train your first lovebird for 3 to 4 months first, then introduce the new bird slowly over at least two weeks.

How long do peach faced lovebirds live?

Peach faced lovebirds usually live 10 to 15 years, and some reach 20 with great care. A quality seed blend with pellets, fresh greens and vegetables, calcium, vitamins and regular worming all help your lovebird live a long, healthy life, so plan for a long term family member before you buy.

Are lovebirds good pets for beginners?

Yes, hand raised lovebirds can be great first birds, as long as you’re ready for a confident little character. They bond strongly and are easy to feed and house, but they can be nippy and territorial at times. Daily gentle handling and plenty of toys keep them tame, happy and well behaved.

Can lovebirds talk?

Lovebirds rarely talk. They’re known for constant chirping and chattering rather than copying words, and only a few ever learn a word or two. If you want a talking bird, a budgie or cockatiel is usually a better choice. Lovebirds make up for it with big, playful personalities and strong bonds with their family.

Do lovebirds bite?

Lovebirds can nip, especially females and birds that feel territorial about their cage. Because a hand raised lovebird sees you as another lovebird, it may nip the way it would with a mate. Stay calm, don’t pull away, and keep handling it gently every day. Our parrot biting guide explains more.

Visit Birdsville

We’re a small business that does things in a big way. With no one telling us how to run things, we can keep our birds, seed and products the best of the best.

Come and meet our hand raised lovebirds at Birdsville, 684 Botany Road, Alexandria NSW 2015, on the corner of Gardeners Road, with parking out the front and on the street. Visit us or call (02) 9669 1766 to check what’s available. For help with a nippy bird, see our Parrot Biting guide (https://birdsville.net.au/parrot-biting/).