Breeding Alexandrine or Raw Parakeet
In nature, the breeding season begins in November
and lasts until April. They settle in small colonies and few pairs
build nests on the same tree.They build the nests in old, dead palm-trees
and in softer trees. The breeding of Alexandrine Parakeets is not
difficult.In shelters, the pairs are kept separately.
Breeding begins in February, and if the winter is harsh, it could
begin a month later. An aviary consists of two parts, both the outer
and the closed winter part which should be spacious. The aviary
for one pair of these parrots should be of 0.70-1 m (28-40 in) of
width, 2 m (78 in) high and 2-3 m (78-118 in) long. The nest placed
in the sheltered part of the aviary should be put at the very top.
The appropriate dimensions of the nest are 40 cm (16 in) in width,
60 cm (24 in) in length, the exit hole of the nest is 9-10 cm (4
in). At the bottom of the nest, one can put 5-7 cm (2 in) of large
wood chips.
