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Care in Captivity

Pet Suitability:
Shy and quiet; new birds very susceptible to stress and disease, and many die during the process of acclimatization. Does fairly well in spacious aviary with other birds. Prone to vitamin D3 deficiency.

Captive Status:
Rare in captivity.

Longevity:
10-15yrs

Housing:
Needs hiding places so provide boxes and foliage where birds can disappear from view. Provide cage or aviary, indoors (if warm) or outdoors, minimum length 1.2m (4 ft).

Enrichment:
Provide much foliage for birds to fly in and out of; provide places to hide and bathe. Not vigorous chewers. Provide unsprayed flowering branches for the buds.

Nest Box Size:
Vertical box 8" x 8" x 32" (20.3cm x 20.3 x 81.3cm).

Clutch Size:
5

Incubation Time:
23 days

Fledging Age:
7 weeks

Hatch Weight:
Not available

Peak Weight:
Not available

Weaning Weight:
Not available

More Info Sites:
http://www.arndt-verlag.com/projekt/birds_3.cgi?Desc=E268.htm&Pic=268_1.JPG

http://www.avianweb.com/mountainparakeets.html