Red Lory birds

Behavior/Health Concerns:  Red lories are susceptible to hemochromatosis (iron storage disease) and visceral gout. They also can have screaming and biting tendencies. Red lories are less aggressive than other lories, but be cautious when introducing a new bird because some red lories can become jealous. Red lories can be fearless - attacking dogs, cats and the vacuum cleaner. Red lories needs a low-protein and low-iron diet that consists largely of fruit and nectar. These birds generally do not eat seed. Lory breeder Margrethe Warden does not recommend a pelleted diet rather a diet of fresh fruits, vegetable and sprouts. Lories have a nearly liquid stool that makes constant cleaning a must.