Another indication of impending egg laying is extremely large droppings. The average clutch will usually be three to four eggs, although occasionally up to 5 or even 6 can be laid! The eggs will generally be laid every third day until the clutch is completed.

How many eggs do caiques lay a year?

Black-headed caiques generally lay between 2 and 4 eggs. Young or inexperienced birds may lay as few as two.

How many clutches do caiques have?

In captivity caiques are capable of breeding at under three years of age. They typically lay a clutch of four eggs, with incubation taking between 24 and 27 days.