Peach-faced lovebird: incubation period, weaning age and breeding
Peach-faced lovebird eggs hatch after 22–24 days of incubation. Chicks fledge at 42–45 days and are weaned and independent at about 50–60 days. A typical clutch is 4–6 eggs.
Breeding numbers
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Adult weight (g) | 46-63 |
| Length (cm) | 15-18 |
| Clutch size | 4-6 |
| Incubation (days) | 22-24 |
| Fledging (days) | 42-45 |
| Weaning / independence (days) | 50-60 |
| Breeding age (maturity) | 10–12 months |
| Lifespan (years) | 10-15 (up to 20) |
| Breeding season | All year; best Oct-Apr in hot climates, give high humidity during hatching |
| Sexing | DNA (or egg-laying). Pelvic-bone and behaviour tests are unreliable; two hens may both lay. |
Origin: South-west Africa — Scientific name: Agapornis roseicollis
Size: 15-18 cm, 45-60 g
Breeding and care tips
Rosy-faced need good humidity at hatch or chicks stick in the shell. Hens carry nest material tucked in the rump feathers. Avoid long ino x ino lines.
Mutations and colours
Mutations Zajel calculates: Aqua (Dutch blue), Turquoise (white-faced), Dark factor, Violet, Pallid, Ino (lutino/creamino), Australian cinnamon, Opaline, Dominant pied, Orangeface, Dilute (yellow), Edged dilute (marbled), Pale fallow. Named only (not confirmed or polygenic — not used in the calculation): Recessive pied (Australian).
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
- Fischer's & masked lovebird
- Black-cheeked lovebird
- Nyasa Lilian's lovebird
- Cockatiel
- Indian ringneck
- Alexandrine parakeet
- Plum-headed parakeet
- Moustached parakeet
Frequently asked questions
How long do Peach-faced lovebird eggs take to hatch?
Peach-faced lovebird eggs hatch after 22-24 days of incubation.
How many eggs does a Peach-faced lovebird lay?
Usually 4-6 eggs per clutch.
When do Peach-faced lovebird chicks leave the nest?
Chicks fledge at about 42-45 days old.
When are Peach-faced lovebird chicks weaned?
They are weaned and independent at about 50-60 days.
At what age can a Peach-faced lovebird breed?
A Peach-faced lovebird reaches breeding age at about 10–12 months; pairing earlier is not advised.
What is the Peach-faced lovebird breeding season?
All year; best Oct-Apr in hot climates, give high humidity during hatching
How do you tell a male Peach-faced lovebird from a female?
DNA (or egg-laying). Pelvic-bone and behaviour tests are unreliable; two hens may both lay.
How long does a Peach-faced lovebird live?
About 10-15 (up to 20) years with good care.