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Care in Captivity

Pet Suitability:
Sociable, quiet parrot. Tolerates other birds. New birds very susceptible to cold and disease.

Captive Status:
Uncommon in captivity.

Longevity:
Not available

Housing:
In a secluded location, aviary or suspended enclosure, minimum length 2m (6.5 ft).

Enrichment:
Likes to run along branches so provide many different sized ones; also ropes and ladders. Mild chewer, so provide bird-safe, unsprayed flowering, fir, willow or pine branches and vegetable tanned leather toys.

Nest Box Size:
Vertical box 10" x 10" x 20" (25.4cm x 25.4cm x 51cm).

Clutch Size:
3-4

Incubation Time:
24-25 days

Fledging Age:
47-54 days

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=E296.htm&Pic=296_1.JPG