Humidity is very important for the successful hatching of lovebird eggs. In Southern California, where it can be extremely dry, many lovebird breeders supply wetted palm fronds as nesting material. Lovebirds adore this! They will shred the long fronds and stuff them under their wings until they look like little pin cushions. They then take them into the nestbox and proceed to build their nests.
I also use shredded, unscented, plain white paper towels, eucalyptus occasionally, and dried grasses. Lovebirds will use their own lost feathers for the nest too. I continue to supply nesting material even after the eggs are laid, as this keeps the nest fresher and keeps up the appropriate humidity level (the wetted fronds do this).
You can also get nesting material at pet supply stores, but you really don’t need to spend money on these. Just remember: don’t give leaves of any poisonous plants or plants that have been treated with insecticides! I control this by only using palm trees in my yard. If you don’t live in a southern clime this could be difficult, but you can investigate an appropriate, nonpoisonous substitute in your geographical area.
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