Galah rose-breasted cockatoo: incubation period, weaning age and breeding
Galah rose-breasted cockatoo eggs hatch after 22–25 days of incubation. Chicks fledge at 49–56 days and are weaned and independent at about 70–90 days. A typical clutch is 2–5 eggs.
Breeding numbers
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Adult weight (g) | 270-350 |
| Length (cm) | 35 |
| Clutch size | 2-5 |
| Incubation (days) | 22-25 |
| Fledging (days) | 49-56 |
| Weaning / independence (days) | 70-90 |
| Breeding age (maturity) | 36–48 months |
| Lifespan (years) | 40-70 |
| Breeding season | Winter-spring |
| Sexing | Adult iris: hen pink/red, cock dark brown (from ~2 years). |
Origin: Australia — Scientific name: Eolophus roseicapilla
Size: 35 cm, 270-350 g
Breeding and care tips
Prone to obesity and lipomas; limit sunflower.
Mutations and colours
Named only (not confirmed or polygenic — not used in the calculation): Lutino, Silver, Cinnamon, Black-eyed white, Pied, Blue.
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 Galah rose-breasted cockatoo eggs take to hatch?
Galah rose-breasted cockatoo eggs hatch after 22-25 days of incubation.
How many eggs does a Galah rose-breasted cockatoo lay?
Usually 2-5 eggs per clutch.
When do Galah rose-breasted cockatoo chicks leave the nest?
Chicks fledge at about 49-56 days old.
When are Galah rose-breasted cockatoo chicks weaned?
They are weaned and independent at about 70-90 days.
At what age can a Galah rose-breasted cockatoo breed?
A Galah rose-breasted cockatoo reaches breeding age at about 36–48 months; pairing earlier is not advised.
What is the Galah rose-breasted cockatoo breeding season?
Winter-spring
How do you tell a male Galah rose-breasted cockatoo from a female?
Adult iris: hen pink/red, cock dark brown (from ~2 years).
How long does a Galah rose-breasted cockatoo live?
About 40-70 years with good care.