Sun conure: incubation period, weaning age and breeding
Sun conure eggs hatch after 23–27 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) | 100-130 |
| Length (cm) | 30 |
| Clutch size | 3-5 |
| Incubation (days) | 23-27 |
| 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-eastern South America — Scientific name: Aratinga solstitialis
Size: 30 cm, 100-130 g
Breeding and care tips
Very loud; no proven colour mutations - extra red/orange is selection or diet. Endangered in the wild.
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 Sun conure eggs take to hatch?
Sun conure eggs hatch after 23-27 days of incubation.
How many eggs does a Sun conure lay?
Usually 3-5 eggs per clutch.
When do Sun conure chicks leave the nest?
Chicks fledge at about 49-56 days old.
When are Sun conure chicks weaned?
They are weaned and independent at about 70-84 days.
At what age can a Sun conure breed?
A Sun conure reaches breeding age at about 24–36 months; pairing earlier is not advised.
What is the Sun conure breeding season?
Spring
How do you tell a male Sun conure from a female?
DNA only.
How long does a Sun conure live?
About 20-30 years with good care.