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Care in Captivity

Pet Suitability:
Shy and relatively quiet. Easily frightened by sudden movements and loud noises. Need regular exercise, as has tendency to obesity. Susceptible to disease in cold, wet conditions.

Captive Status:
Fairly common; more so in Europe than in UK or US.

Longevity:
12+yrs

Housing:
Walk-in enclosure, minimum length 3m (9.8 ft).

Enrichment:
Enjoys both dust and water bathing; if dust bathing in outside aviary de-worm regularly. Avid chewers so provide bird-safe, unsprayed flowering, fir, pine and willow branches; provide different sized perches for foot exercise; wooden toys and heat sterilized pine cones. Also swings, ladders and ropes for climbing.

Nest Box Size:
Vertical box 6" x 6" x 16" (15.2cm x 15.2cm x 40.6cm).

Clutch Size:
4-7

Incubation Time:
19 days

Fledging Age:
4-5 weeks

Hatch Weight:
Not available

Peak Weight:
Not available

Weaning Weight:
Not available

Link to Specialist Club:
http://www.birds.org.au/

More Info Sites:
http://www.birdcare.com.au/mulga_parrot.htm

http://www.centralpets.com/animals/birds/parrots/prt6019.html