Elegant parrot: incubation period, weaning age and breeding
Elegant parrot eggs hatch after 18–19 days of incubation. Chicks fledge at 28–35 days and are weaned and independent at about 42–49 days. A typical clutch is 4–5 eggs.
Breeding numbers
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Adult weight (g) | 38-50 |
| Length (cm) | 22-23 |
| Clutch size | 4-5 |
| Incubation (days) | 18-19 |
| Fledging (days) | 28-35 |
| Weaning / independence (days) | 42-49 |
| Lifespan (years) | 8-12 |
| Breeding season | Autumn-spring |
| Sexing | Cock brighter with clear blue frontal band and lores; hen duller. |
Origin: Southern Australia — Scientific name: Neophema elegans
Size: 22-23 cm, 38-50 g
Breeding and care tips
Gentle grass parakeet; feed grass seeds and greens.
Mutations and colours
Named only (not confirmed or polygenic — not used in the calculation): NSL ino (lutino), Grey-green, Dominant pied, Recessive pied, Pale fallow, Bronze fallow, Dun fallow, Pastel (dilute), Faded, Cinnamon.
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 Elegant parrot eggs take to hatch?
Elegant parrot eggs hatch after 18-19 days of incubation.
How many eggs does a Elegant parrot lay?
Usually 4-5 eggs per clutch.
When do Elegant parrot chicks leave the nest?
Chicks fledge at about 28-35 days old.
When are Elegant parrot chicks weaned?
They are weaned and independent at about 42-49 days.
What is the Elegant parrot breeding season?
Autumn-spring
How do you tell a male Elegant parrot from a female?
Cock brighter with clear blue frontal band and lores; hen duller.
How long does a Elegant parrot live?
About 8-12 years with good care.