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My lovebird has a stuck egg. What should I do about egg binding?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Bird | Unknown - Bird | Female

Greetings! I have a pet lovebird that seems like there's an egg cracked inside its womb. It's been a month since that problem happened. Could you help me about this problem? Thank you!

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Answered By Jessica Keay, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on June 10th, 2017

I am sorry to hear about your bird. This is a condition that requires veterinary care. In some cases, increase in humidity, lubrication of the cloacal area, and administration of supplements and medication called oxytocin that can help expulsion of the egg. If this isn't successful or possible then sometimes manual removal or surgical intervention is needed. You can read more about this at http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?c=15+1829&aid=3060. Also, FYI, the photos you have attached are of parakeets aka budgerigars, not love birds.

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