Mealy Amazon: incubation period, weaning age and breeding
Mealy Amazon eggs hatch after 26–28 days of incubation. Chicks fledge at 60–70 days and are weaned and independent at about 90–120 days. A typical clutch is 3–4 eggs.
Breeding numbers
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Adult weight (g) | 540-700 |
| Length (cm) | 38-41 |
| Clutch size | 3-4 |
| Incubation (days) | 26-28 |
| Fledging (days) | 60-70 |
| Weaning / independence (days) | 90-120 |
| Lifespan (years) | 40-60 |
| Breeding season | Spring |
| Sexing | DNA. |
Origin: Central and South America — Scientific name: Amazona farinosa
Size: 38-41 cm, 540-700 g
Breeding and care tips
Largest and calmest Amazon; needs space.
Mutations and colours
No colour mutation of this species is confirmed in the sources.
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
- Alexandrine parakeet
- Plum-headed parakeet
Frequently asked questions
How long do Mealy Amazon eggs take to hatch?
Mealy Amazon eggs hatch after 26-28 days of incubation.
How many eggs does a Mealy Amazon lay?
Usually 3-4 eggs per clutch.
When do Mealy Amazon chicks leave the nest?
Chicks fledge at about 60-70 days old.
When are Mealy Amazon chicks weaned?
They are weaned and independent at about 90-120 days.
What is the Mealy Amazon breeding season?
Spring
How do you tell a male Mealy Amazon from a female?
DNA.
How long does a Mealy Amazon live?
About 40-60 years with good care.