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All about Lovebird Holland

SMPN1Bungkal - Given the origin of lovebird birds from Africa, Indonesian land which has almost similar natural conditions is certainly more potential to produce more qualified species. However, things like lack of knowledge of farmers are often a barrier. As a result, the quality of the birds produced is often inferior to the quality of imports. This lovebird Holland bird is one example.

As the name implies, this lovebird Holland bird originated from the windmill country, the Netherlands. Even so, the place of origin that is far away does not reduce the popularity of this lovebird bird among lovers of the country. This bird has slightly different physical characteristics, namely its body size which is relatively larger than the local lovebird bird.

All about Lovebird Holland

Physical characteristics

With a larger and dashing body size, lovebird Holland birds are often idolized by bird lovers. Beyond body size, other physical features such as feather color are relatively the same as the local lovebird bird variants. Lovebird Holland bird has a dominant green color from the tail, wings, to the neckline. From the neck to the beak of the bird wrapped in a touch of golden red.

The physical characteristics possessed by the lovebird Holland bird are strongly attached to the way of cultivation in the place of origin. While in the homeland, breeders often interbreed to get 'unique' species, in Europe they preferred pure lineages.

In addition, master selection is also often carried out by farmers. Only birds with larger bodies are selected for farming. If the selection of this size is carried out continuously, after several generations standardization will occur for the size of the bird.

Care

Due to the place of origin that has different natural conditions from Indonesia, the care of lovebird Holland birds cannot be done carelessly. Need carefulness and patience so that these birds can adapt to local conditions, especially climate and weather. Therefore, extra care is needed at the outset, except for birds that have lived relatively longer in Indonesia.

Examples of treatments performed are how to bathe birds. Considerations such as weather conditions and environmental temperatures need to be considered. In the dry season with higher air humidity, the frequency of bathing birds can be more frequent than the rainy season or when the climate is more stable.

For other things, such as the cleanliness of the cage, you can pay attention to the cleanliness of the cage for other types of birds. Regular cleaning of cages can reduce stress on birds.

Feed

Although it requires a slightly different treatment, fortunately in terms of feed, this lovebird Holland bird is not 'much wanted'. Just like the local lovebird bird, the owner can provide food in the form of grains and vegetables. Vegetables given can be in the form of kale, while the seeds can be more diverse: young corn, sunflower seeds, and so on.

The most important thing is that feeding is done regularly to maintain nutrient intake. Also provide a variety of feed types to prevent saturation in birds. In addition, giving vitamins at least once a month also needs to be done.

Bird Prices

Prices always follow the market, and markets tend to be unstable or volatile. Similarly, the price of a lovebird Holland bird. Compared to other lovebird birds, the price of this bird can be said to be expensive, especially for birds that often win races.

The above is a little difference between the Holland lovebird bird and the local species. At least, you can see the advantages of this type of imported bird. The care and practice of good farming from farmers out there is the key to bird quality.

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