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Bird Incubation, Fledgling and Weaning Times

Bird Species	Incubation (days)	Fledgling time (days)	Weaning age (days)
Budgerigar	16-18	22-26	30-40
Cockatiel	18-20	32-38	47-52
Canary	12-14	14	25-28
Eclectus	26-28	72-80	120-150
Galah	22-24	45-55	90-120
Indian ringneck	22-23	40-45	55-65
Sulphur Crested Cockatoo	27-28	60-80	90-120
Zebra Finch	12-16	18-20	25-28

Times can vary by up to 10% from the above figures.
Birds that are handreared will usually wean earlier than the above figures.
Fledgling and weaning times are stressful periods in which underlying diseases may become apparent.

A wellbird check by an avian veterinarian is recommended during or shortly after the weaning period.
Birds that fail to wean easily may have underlying disease or nutritional problems.

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