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Clutch size: 3-6 eggs
Incubation date: After the third-fourth egg is laid; both parents share incubation duties during the day, and then hen incubates at night
Hatch date: After 11-14 days of incubation
Fledge date: At 17-21 days of age
Wean date: 3 weeks after fledging (6 weeks of age).
First molt: Around 2 months of age
Birds aged 1-4 years are most suited to breeding. A breeding diet (consisting of greens, grass seeds, soaked seed, sprouted seed, egg food, and small livefood options or insectivore diet options such as dried ant eggs) should be offered starting one month prior to breeding.
These birds make use of ample hiding opportunities, especially during breeding. Therefore a fairly well-planted aviary or spacious flight with plenty of seclusion is preferred. They may also prove prolific cage breeders. Pairs can be bred individually, in a colony setting (ensuring at least three pairs and an equal number of hens and cocks), or in a mixed aviary. Nesting options to provide include: wicker baskets, tube-style nests, and/or closed or semi-open nest boxes. Any nest type provided should be hidden within/under "dense cover" and at heights from 3 to 6 feet (1-2m) off the ground. Birds may also opt to build their own nests in thick bushes or make use of abandoned nests of other species if available. The following nesting materials should be provided: coconut fiber, fine grass, hay, bast, and pale or white feathers. May or may not tolerate nest checks.