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Care in Captivity

Pet Suitability:
Very beautiful, peaceful birds, very social.

Captive Status:
Well established in captivity.

Longevity:
15-25 yrs

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

Enrichment:
Swings, bird-safe chewable wood such as fir, pine, willow and elder, and heat sterilized pine cones, ladders, vegetable tanned leather toys, foot toys, climbing ropes, bathing, push and pull toys.

Nest Box Size:
Vertical box 12" x 12" x 24" (30.5cm x 30.5cm x 61cm).

Clutch Size:
4 or 5

Incubation Time:
23 or 24 days

Fledging Age:
7 weeks

Hatch Weight:
5g (0.2 oz)

Peak Weight:
Not available

Weaning Weight:
Not available

More Info Sites:
http://home.wanadoo.nl/psittaculaworld/Species/P-cyanocephala.htm

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