Alexandrine parakeet: incubation period, weaning age and breeding
Alexandrine parakeet eggs hatch after 24–28 days of incubation. Chicks fledge at 49–56 days and are weaned and independent at about 90–100 days. A typical clutch is 2–4 eggs.
Breeding numbers
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Adult weight (g) | 200-300 |
| Length (cm) | 56-62 |
| Clutch size | 2-4 |
| Incubation (days) | 24-28 |
| Fledging (days) | 49-56 |
| Weaning / independence (days) | 90-100 |
| Breeding age (maturity) | 24–36 months |
| Lifespan (years) | 25-40 |
| Breeding season | Winter-spring, one round |
| Sexing | Both sexes have maroon shoulder patch; cock gets black/pink neck ring at 2-3 years. DNA earlier. |
Origin: South and Southeast Asia — Scientific name: Psittacula eupatria
Size: 58 cm with tail, 200-300 g
Breeding and care tips
Large and loud; needs a long flight and chew-proof aviary. Breeds from ~3 years.
Mutations and colours
Mutations Zajel calculates: Blue, SL lutino. Named only (not confirmed or polygenic — not used in the calculation): Dark factor, Dominant grey-green, Recessive grey-green, Turquoise, (Bronze) fallow, Clearhead fallow, Spangle, Pied.
Zajel's genetics lab predicts chick colours from both parents for established mutations only; disputed ones are shown with a note and left out of the calculation.
Need the exact date? Use the egg hatch calculator and the weaning age chart.
Related species
- Peach-faced lovebird
- Fischer's & masked lovebird
- Black-cheeked lovebird
- Nyasa Lilian's lovebird
- Cockatiel
- Indian ringneck
- Plum-headed parakeet
- Moustached parakeet
Frequently asked questions
How long do Alexandrine parakeet eggs take to hatch?
Alexandrine parakeet eggs hatch after 24-28 days of incubation.
How many eggs does a Alexandrine parakeet lay?
Usually 2-4 eggs per clutch.
When do Alexandrine parakeet chicks leave the nest?
Chicks fledge at about 49-56 days old.
When are Alexandrine parakeet chicks weaned?
They are weaned and independent at about 90-100 days.
At what age can a Alexandrine parakeet breed?
A Alexandrine parakeet reaches breeding age at about 24–36 months; pairing earlier is not advised.
What is the Alexandrine parakeet breeding season?
Winter-spring, one round
How do you tell a male Alexandrine parakeet from a female?
Both sexes have maroon shoulder patch; cock gets black/pink neck ring at 2-3 years. DNA earlier.
How long does a Alexandrine parakeet live?
About 25-40 years with good care.