Fischer's & masked lovebird: incubation period, weaning age and breeding
Fischer's & masked lovebird eggs hatch after 22–24 days of incubation. Chicks fledge at 38–44 days and are weaned and independent at about 50–55 days. A typical clutch is 3–6 eggs.
Breeding numbers
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Adult weight (g) | 42-58 |
| Length (cm) | 14-15 |
| Clutch size | 3-6 |
| Incubation (days) | 22-24 |
| Fledging (days) | 38-44 |
| Weaning / independence (days) | 50-55 |
| Breeding age (maturity) | 10–12 months |
| Lifespan (years) | 10-15 |
| Breeding season | All year; best autumn-spring |
| Sexing | DNA. Not visually sexable. |
Origin: Tanzania — Scientific name: Agapornis personatus / A. fischeri
Size: 15 cm, 45-55 g
Breeding and care tips
Fischer's and masked hybridise freely with fertile offspring; keep lines pure. Ino in these species is autosomal recessive, not sex-linked. One pair per breeding cage.
Mutations and colours
Mutations Zajel calculates: Blue, Dark factor, Violet, Ino (lutino/albino), Dilute (yellow/white), Dominant pied. Named only (not confirmed or polygenic — not used in the calculation): Turquoise, Pale (SL ino allele), Pallid, Opaline, Dominant edged, Slaty, Euwing.
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
- Black-cheeked lovebird
- Nyasa Lilian's lovebird
- Cockatiel
- Indian ringneck
- Alexandrine parakeet
- Plum-headed parakeet
- Moustached parakeet
Frequently asked questions
How long do Fischer's & masked lovebird eggs take to hatch?
Fischer's & masked lovebird eggs hatch after 22-24 days of incubation.
How many eggs does a Fischer's & masked lovebird lay?
Usually 3-6 eggs per clutch.
When do Fischer's & masked lovebird chicks leave the nest?
Chicks fledge at about 38-44 days old.
When are Fischer's & masked lovebird chicks weaned?
They are weaned and independent at about 50-55 days.
At what age can a Fischer's & masked lovebird breed?
A Fischer's & masked lovebird reaches breeding age at about 10–12 months; pairing earlier is not advised.
What is the Fischer's & masked lovebird breeding season?
All year; best autumn-spring
How do you tell a male Fischer's & masked lovebird from a female?
DNA. Not visually sexable.
How long does a Fischer's & masked lovebird live?
About 10-15 years with good care.