Amazon Parrot Eggs

Amazon Parrot Eggs.

Amazon Parrot Eggs. Incubation Duration Fertile Parrot egg incubation periods can vary by breed but are typically between 24-28 days. Some parrot breeds can hatch in as little as 18 days. Research your specific breed to find out how long your egg will need to be incubated.

This article assumes a 24 day hatching cycle, so you may need to adjust based on your breed. Preparation Each type of incubator will have their own process for set up.

Fertility:

Determining Fertility Candling parrot eggs is the easiest way to monitor growth of the embryo and determine if the eggs are fertile. It is important to pick the best eggs for incubation in order to have the best possible fertility rate.The first sign that hatching is around the corner is when you see the egg “draw down.”

This is when the air space in the egg enlarges. It will change from its normal round appearance to elliptical. One side of this now-elliptical air cell will extend down one side of the inside of the shell. The other side remains up near the top of the egg where it has always been–hence, the elliptical appearance.

Incubation process:

Some choose to wait until the first pip occurs to signal the end of incubation and the beginning of hatching. Since the incubation process is complete, the high humidity does not interfere with evaporation, but does make it less likely for the internal membrane to stick to the hatching chick.

Chicks that get stuck to the membrane must be assisted out of the shell, or they will die trying to get out. Normal time lapse between major draw down and hatching is usually about three days. Brooding After hatching, you will need to brood your parrots. A good start for temperature selection for most tropical birds is 85 degrees F.

Temperament: This temperature is balmy enough to allow them to process food well and enjoy good health but not so warm that they are over active from the heat. Adjust brood box temperature up are down slightly as needed to achieve the goal of calm, healthy, fast-growing birds. Summary Hatching fertile parrot eggs can be a very rewarding and profitable pastime.Amazon Parrot Eggs