Birds in love produce more babies, study shows

[Rox]

Personally, I'm not surprised by the outcome of this study. If given the choice to freely choose mates, you will mostly (if not always) get better breeding results.

Your thoughts?

http://www.theguardian.com/science/grrl ... ce-of-love

[lovezebs]

Rox

Interesting article Roxanne, but I think nothing that we didn't already Instinctively know, if we really think about it. It only makes sense doesn't it, even without all the graphs and percenrages etc. Natural selection.

I always allow my birds to choose their own mates whenever possible. Obviously, if there are only two of a particular species, it's not really an option, but whenever it is possible.

Do birds and other animals actually fall in love? I'm not sure if I would put an emotional human twist to it. However, I do know, that they do form very strong bonds in some cases. So why not take it a step further, and assume, that when there is a strong natural bond, it will also translate into better breeding and chick rearing practices (?)

[Rox]

lovezebs

Do birds and other animals actually fall in love? I'm not sure if I would put an emotional human twist to it. However, I do know, that they do form very strong bonds in some cases. So why not take it a step further, and assume, that when there is a strong natural bond, it will also translate into better breeding and chick rearing practices (?)

Elana, I agree calling it 'love' is a bit much, but getting better breeding/chick rearing practices from a natural bond just makes more sense. More compatible birds will always equal better breeding results.