Senegal parrot: incubation period, weaning age and breeding
Senegal parrot eggs hatch after 24–26 days of incubation. Chicks fledge at 63–70 days and are weaned and independent at about 80–100 days. A typical clutch is 2–4 eggs.
Breeding numbers
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Adult weight (g) | 120-170 |
| Length (cm) | 23-25 |
| Clutch size | 2-4 |
| Incubation (days) | 24-26 |
| Fledging (days) | 63-70 |
| Weaning / independence (days) | 80-100 |
| Breeding age (maturity) | 36–48 months |
| Lifespan (years) | 25-30 |
| Breeding season | Autumn-winter |
| Sexing | DNA (vest shape unreliable). |
Origin: West Africa — Scientific name: Poicephalus senegalus
Size: 23-25 cm, 120-170 g
Breeding and care tips
Relatively quiet, flat-friendly; no proven mutations.
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 Senegal parrot eggs take to hatch?
Senegal parrot eggs hatch after 24-26 days of incubation.
How many eggs does a Senegal parrot lay?
Usually 2-4 eggs per clutch.
When do Senegal parrot chicks leave the nest?
Chicks fledge at about 63-70 days old.
When are Senegal parrot chicks weaned?
They are weaned and independent at about 80-100 days.
At what age can a Senegal parrot breed?
A Senegal parrot reaches breeding age at about 36–48 months; pairing earlier is not advised.
What is the Senegal parrot breeding season?
Autumn-winter
How do you tell a male Senegal parrot from a female?
DNA (vest shape unreliable).
How long does a Senegal parrot live?
About 25-30 years with good care.