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Are plastic parakeet nest boxes good for breeding and laying eggs?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

How do those plastic parakeet nest boxes work? Do parakeets like to use them to lay their eggs? I have four pairs of parakeets and want tho try one to avoid re-purchasing over and over again. Your thoughts?

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Answered By Dr. Elizabeth

Veterinarian

Published on October 26th, 2017

I think you could try it. Birds can have preferences just like humans. I think you could give it a try and see what the birds think of it. If you want them to use this box, then remove the other nests to limit their options. Hope they like it!

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