Blue-faced parrot finch: incubation period, weaning age and breeding
Blue-faced parrot finch eggs hatch after 13–14 days of incubation. Chicks fledge at 21 days and are weaned and independent at about 35–42 days. A typical clutch is 3–5 eggs.
Breeding numbers
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Adult weight (g) | 12-15 |
| Length (cm) | 12 |
| Clutch size | 3-5 |
| Incubation (days) | 13-14 |
| Fledging (days) | 21 |
| Weaning / independence (days) | 35-42 |
| Breeding age (maturity) | 6–9 months |
| Lifespan (years) | 4-7 |
| Breeding season | All year |
| Sexing | Cock: more extensive blue face; DNA advised. |
Origin: South-east Asia and New Guinea — Scientific name: Erythrura trichroa
Size: 12 cm, 12-15 g
Breeding and care tips
Nervous, active flier best in flights; needs live food, fruit and half-ripe seed.
Mutations and colours
Named only (not confirmed or polygenic — not used in the calculation): Sea-green, 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
- Budgerigar
- Canary
- Zebra finch
- Red-headed finch
- Gouldian finch
- Bengalese society finch
- Java sparrow
- Owl finch
Frequently asked questions
How long do Blue-faced parrot finch eggs take to hatch?
Blue-faced parrot finch eggs hatch after 13-14 days of incubation.
How many eggs does a Blue-faced parrot finch lay?
Usually 3-5 eggs per clutch.
When do Blue-faced parrot finch chicks leave the nest?
Chicks fledge at about 21 days old.
When are Blue-faced parrot finch chicks weaned?
They are weaned and independent at about 35-42 days.
At what age can a Blue-faced parrot finch breed?
A Blue-faced parrot finch reaches breeding age at about 6–9 months; pairing earlier is not advised.
What is the Blue-faced parrot finch breeding season?
All year
How do you tell a male Blue-faced parrot finch from a female?
Cock: more extensive blue face; DNA advised.
How long does a Blue-faced parrot finch live?
About 4-7 years with good care.