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Care in Captivity

Pet Suitability:
Fun-loving, loves to mimic, needs lots to do, but not generally demanding.

Captive Status:
3 of subspecies common in aviculture: E.r roratus, E.r. vosmaeri, E.r. polychloros; other races rare.

Longevity:
50+ years

Housing:
Aviary or suspended cage, minimum length 3m (9.8 ft).

Enrichment:
Destructive toys, branches, puzzle toys, bathing, peek-a-boo games, swings, ropes.

Nest Box Size:
30cm (11.7") square and 1.2m (4 ft) high, or 12"x 12"x 24" (30.5cm x 30.5cm x 61cm) vertical box.

Clutch Size:
2

Incubation Time:
28-30 days

Fledging Age:
11 weeks

Hatch Weight:
16g (0.6 oz)

Peak Weight:
355-500g (12.4-17.5 oz)

Weaning Weight:
332-468g (11.6-16.4 oz)

More Info Sites:
http://www.birdmag.com/worldofeclectus.htm

http://www.birdsnways.com/wisdom/ww7eiv.htm

http://www.parrotsociety.org.au/articles/art_037.htm