Jenday conure: incubation period, weaning age and breeding
Jenday conure eggs hatch after 23–26 days of incubation. Chicks fledge at 49–56 days and are weaned and independent at about 70–84 days. A typical clutch is 3–5 eggs.
Breeding numbers
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Adult weight (g) | 120-140 |
| Length (cm) | 30 |
| Clutch size | 3-5 |
| Incubation (days) | 23-26 |
| Fledging (days) | 49-56 |
| Weaning / independence (days) | 70-84 |
| Breeding age (maturity) | 24–36 months |
| Lifespan (years) | 20-30 |
| Breeding season | Spring |
| Sexing | DNA only. |
Origin: North-east Brazil — Scientific name: Aratinga jandaya
Size: 30 cm, 120-140 g
Breeding and care tips
Hybridises freely with sun conure ('sunday'); keep lines pure.
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 Jenday conure eggs take to hatch?
Jenday conure eggs hatch after 23-26 days of incubation.
How many eggs does a Jenday conure lay?
Usually 3-5 eggs per clutch.
When do Jenday conure chicks leave the nest?
Chicks fledge at about 49-56 days old.
When are Jenday conure chicks weaned?
They are weaned and independent at about 70-84 days.
At what age can a Jenday conure breed?
A Jenday conure reaches breeding age at about 24–36 months; pairing earlier is not advised.
What is the Jenday conure breeding season?
Spring
How do you tell a male Jenday conure from a female?
DNA only.
How long does a Jenday conure live?
About 20-30 years with good care.