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Care in Captivity

Pet Suitability:
Intelligent, active, playful, not as noisy as other species; may become possessive of toys and keepers. Mated pairs will defend their territory vigorously. Too much protein in diet may lead to gout, a type of arthritis in which crystals are deposited in the joints. May be messy due to liquid diet.

Captive Status:
Common in aviculture.

Longevity:
25-30yrs

Housing:
Enclosure with sloping concrete floor with drain or pebbles, or suspended cage over concrete base.

Enrichment:
Daily bathing, socialization, exercise toys (ladders and swings that can be cleaned), puzzle and foraging toys.

Nest Box Size:
Vertical box 10" x 10" x 14" (25.4cm x 25.4cm x 35.5cm).

Clutch Size:
2

Incubation Time:
24 days

Fledging Age:
9-10 weeks

Hatch Weight:
Not available

Peak Weight:
Not available

Weaning Weight:
Not available

Link to Specialist Club:
http://www.lorikeets.com/

http://www.kcbbs.gen.nz/lori/ar/lories.html

More Info Sites:
http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?cls=15&cat=1840&articleid=2306

http://www.arndt-verlag.com/projekt/birds_3.cgi?Desc=E009.htm&Pic=009_1.JPG

http://www.birdcare.com.au/bura_red_lory.htm