Rosella Breeding

Rosella’s are easy to breed than other birds. They do not fear cold but need a dry shelter. Commonly The breeding season starts in March or April .  The female usually lays 3 to 7 eggs that she incubates alone for about 19 – 21 days. During the incubation period she is fed by her mate. Established pairs can be prolific and may produce two to three clutches per season – especially if their young are pulled for handfeeding and they have plenty of food available.

However, typically they raise one to two clutches per year. During the incubation period she is fed by her mate. After hatching chicks will leave the nest at about 6 weeks old. Some breeders prefer to pull babies at 2-3 weeks old for handfeeding. This will allow parents to get started on another clutch. Handfed Rosellas can still be a bit flighty and care should be taken to ensure the wings stay clipped to avoid injury. The young will need daily attention to remain tame.

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