Alexandrine Parrot Breeding Season 2020 Breeding Tips

Alexandrine Parrot Breeding Season 2020 Breeding Tips

Alexandrine:
Common Names: Alexandrine Parakeet, Alexandrine Parrot
Scientific Name: Psittacula eupatria
Origin: Southern India, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Nepal, Andaman Islands, Sri Lanka.
Relative Size: 23-25 inches
Weight: 230-250 grams
Average Lifespan: 20-30 years
Egg Clutch: 2-4 white eggs
Incubation: 26 days
Talking Ability: Excellent


Alexandrine Care:
Alexandrines can tolerate temperatures between 40 and 90 degrees Fahrenheit. These parrots have large wingspans, so need a cage that is at least 36x24x24 inches with bar spacing of 3/4 to 1 inch. The cage should be larger if possible, as these birds need plenty of room to flap their wings and toys to keep them mentally stimulated. The bars must be strong as these birds have some serious power in their beaks and can damage a flimsy cage.

Additionally, a parrot stand is recommended for your bird. This can be a separate unit or be on top of its cage. Your bird will enjoy being out of its cage and the extra room to flap and stretch its wings gives it more opportunity to exercise.

These birds love to bathe, but will only do so when they are so inclined. When a bath is offered, it may be refused if the bird is not in the mood. Continue to offer them baths regularly. Here’s a video of one in action in its tub.

Lifespan:
The average lifespan for these birds is 25 to 30 years. They are generally healthy birds and do not often engage in self-destructive feather plucking. They can be prone to fatty liver disease and other ailments related to improper diet, so care should be taken in this regard.

Breeding:
Alexandrine parakeets breed from November to April in their native range. They usually nest in tree hollows, but sometimes use tree holes excavated by themselves or cracks in buildings. Females lay 2 to 4 white, blunt oval-shaped eggs, measuring 27 to 34 mm (1.1 to 1.3 in). The average incubation period is 24 days. The chicks fledge at about 7 weeks of age, and are dependent on their parents until 3 to 4 months of age.