Why is my African Grey laying so many eggs? Is avocado oil toxic?

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Our pet African Grey bird started laying eggs since we've started taking care of her. She layed 4 last week and started laying again this week. So far two. We've bought fake eggs and moved her cage but it doesn't help. She's not attached to the eggs and even lays them from her perch and lets them fall. We're trying to give her calcium. Can I feed her cooked chicken, and raw potato skin (organic) she jumps when she sees those things. Also we cook using avocado oil. Is that bad for her? Pet's info: Bird | Unknown - Bird | Female | unspayed | 2 lbs

Angel Alvarado, LVT · Accepted Answer

All parts of the avocado plant are considered toxic and should be avoided. This includes oil pressed from avocados. Limiting exposure to light and decreasing daylight hours may halt her egg laying. Use a cage cover in the late afternoon or early evening. Decreasing room temperature by a few degrees may also help. If she continues with egg laying, she may need to be examined by your veterinarian or an experienced avian veterinarian. In severe cases of chronic egg laying, hormone injections may be indicated.

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