The Regent parrot can be housed = in a wide variety of sizes of aviaries. 5 meters long aviary is recommended. Leafy branches or some type of screening is recommended = at the open end of the aviary when the young leave the nest to help them avoid hitting the wire on their initial flights and injuring themselves.

Will hybridize with other Polytelis birds such as the Princess parrot and Superb parrot.

Non-toxic leafy branches, such as eucalypts, can be placed in the aviary for the birds to chew up. This will entertain the birds, help minimize boredom and give the birds some beak exercise. Natural branches of various diameters, and placed at various angl= es, can be used for perches. These natural perches may be chewed by the birds a= nd may need to be replaced regularly. The birds may chew any flowers and fruit= ing bodies on the branches.

Diet / Feeding: Good quality Budgie mix plus some sunflower seed. Spro= uted or soaked seed if available. Only feed small quantities of sunflower seed. A variety of fruits such as apple= and pear. A variety of vegetables such as corn= and corn-on-the-cob and some green leafy vegetables such as silverbeet or endive.

Dry commercial pellet feeds are becoming available and may form part of a balanced diet.<= /p>

Some birds will consume insects = such as mealworms, especially around breeding season. Insects will provide= the adult birds and young with a good source of easily digestible protein. Insects can be fed to these birds on a daily basis.

Nesting: A basic overview only. Dimensions are typical / average and can vary widely, influenced by the own= er's preferences and the birds preferences. Parent bird's preferences can = also be influenced by the size and type of nest-box / log in which the bird was hatched and reared. If space allows, offering a c= hoice of sizes and types of logs or nest-boxes, and placed in various locations within the aviary, can allow the parent birds to make their own choice. Once a pair has chosen a specific nest-box/log and been successful in it, o= ffer that one to them each breeding season. Try and keep that one for their exclusive use. Once a pair has chosen its log or nest-box, the other = ones can generally be removed. If the "spare" boxes are to be removed and moved to another flight, ensure the log / nest box is cleaned to ensure the receptacle has the minimal contamination of mites, parasites and pathogens.

Most Australian parrots will bre= ed in hollow logs.

Nesting months: August to December
Log / Nest-box:

Length / depth 600 mm (or approx. 24 inches)
Log internal diameter approx. 250 mm. (or approx. 10 inches)
Nest-box internal dimensions approx. 250 mm square (or approx. 10 inches square)
Diameter of entrance hole approx. 75 - 80 mm (or approx 3 inches)
Inspection hole (square or round) 100 mm (or approx 4 inches)
A removable top / lid can be a useful access point for inspections and for cleaning.
Location & height of log / nest-box =3D in a sheltered part o= f the aviary and at about 1.5 - 1.8 metres heig= ht, but not too close to the roof to cause heat problems in the hotter months.
Angle of log or nest box =3D 45 degrees th= rough to vertical.

Nesting log / nest-box material: Decomposed non-toxic saw dust, wood shavings or ot= her suitable material/s.
Who incubates the egg/s: Hen / cock / both share. =

Genera= lly tolerant of nest inspection.
Timber nest-boxes generally require a climbing structure attached inside the box below the entrance hole. Both logs and nests need an entrance hole/open= ing about 100 mm (about 4 inches) from the top. Many species of parrots like the entrance hole to be just big enough to squeeze through.

Breeding: Egg Colour White. Clutch/s per year 1. Eggs per nest 4 - 6. Inc= ubation approx. 20 days. Fledge approx. 5 - 6 weeks. = ; Independent approx. another 3 weeks.=

The hen is usually the dominant bird.