Rainbow lorikeet: incubation period, weaning age and breeding
Rainbow lorikeet eggs hatch after 23–25 days of incubation. Chicks fledge at 56–63 days and are weaned and independent at about 70–84 days. A typical clutch is 2 eggs.
Breeding numbers
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Adult weight (g) | 75-157 |
| Length (cm) | 25-30 |
| Clutch size | 2 |
| Incubation (days) | 23-25 |
| Fledging (days) | 56-63 |
| Weaning / independence (days) | 70-84 |
| Breeding age (maturity) | 12–24 months |
| Lifespan (years) | 15-30 |
| Breeding season | Year-round |
| Sexing | DNA. |
Origin: Eastern Australia — Scientific name: Trichoglossus moluccanus
Size: 25-30 cm, 75-157 g
Breeding and care tips
Nectar/fruit diet; liquid droppings - use easy-clean housing.
Mutations and colours
Named only (not confirmed or polygenic — not used in the calculation): Lutino (SL, from scaly-breasted cross), Jade (dark factor), Olive (grey-green), Cinnamon, Blue-fronted.
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 Rainbow lorikeet eggs take to hatch?
Rainbow lorikeet eggs hatch after 23-25 days of incubation.
How many eggs does a Rainbow lorikeet lay?
Usually 2 eggs per clutch.
When do Rainbow lorikeet chicks leave the nest?
Chicks fledge at about 56-63 days old.
When are Rainbow lorikeet chicks weaned?
They are weaned and independent at about 70-84 days.
At what age can a Rainbow lorikeet breed?
A Rainbow lorikeet reaches breeding age at about 12–24 months; pairing earlier is not advised.
What is the Rainbow lorikeet breeding season?
Year-round
How do you tell a male Rainbow lorikeet from a female?
DNA.
How long does a Rainbow lorikeet live?
About 15-30 years with good care.