Eclectus Breeding Tips

The Eclectus parrot is a gorgeous bird with many vivacious colors. When one is in flight, viewers get a chance to see the vibrant greens, reds, oranges and yellows grace the sky. Native to Australia, an Eclectus parrot's beauty is the reason many people breed them. If done correctly, Eclectus parrots are fairly easy to breed.

  1. Breeding Age for Eclectus

    • Some people attempt to pair Eclectus parrots that are too old and receive chicks with health issues. This also holds true for immature breeding. The perfect age for breeding is from 6 to 12 months. This way, the Eclectus chicks will be beautiful and healthy.

    Housing for Breeding

    • When breeding Eclectus parrots, standard housing cages do not seem to get the job done. Suspended cages are more appropriate for these spectacular creatures. A common measurement for these cages is about 13 feet long, 6 feet high.

    Privacy

    • Eclectus birds mate in confidentiality. If anything is present during their mating process, they will be distracted enough to stop mating. For best results, keep the parrots in a suspended cage with no other birds, no noise distractions and no people. The result of privacy deprivation means unfertilized eggs.