My bird seems egg bound. What are the symptoms and home remedies?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Hi I think I have an egg bound bird. She’s been laying eggs every other day except for 1 day where she layed it the next day. I came home today to her 4th egg but I see her on the bottom of the cage with her bottom up and puffed out. There’s a bit of poo there. I picked her up gently and can feel and see a bulge between her legs. Is it just another egg about to come? Or is she bound? She has already laid one today. The vet is closed already and won’t be open til Monday.
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Published on November 25th, 2017
Most birds will lay one egg every other day. The condition is more common in smaller breeds, and can be more serious as well. Ideally, she should be examined by a veterinarian or an experienced avian veterinarian. If one is unavailable right now, provide supplemental heat, about 90 F. Soak her for 20-30 minutes in a warm Epsom salt solution, enough to submerge her vent. Dry thoroughly then use a sterile lubricant (or vegetable oil) around the vent. Monitor for lethargy, straining or difficulty breathing. If she develops any of these symptoms, she should be seen at the nearest veterinary ER immediately. Be sure to feed a balanced diet and provide a cuttlebone or mineral block for additional calcium. Limit seeds and offer mainly a commercial pelleted diet (Harrison's, Lafeber, KayTee Exact or Pretty Bird) supplemented with fresh fruits and vegetables.
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Published on December 15th, 2017
Calcium likely won't work if there is already an egg stuck and partially formed, however it will help for future issues and replenishing calcium supplies from this egg. It would be best to try and seek veterinary care ASAP from a local emergency vet if you can't get into your regular vet until Monday, especially if she is screeching or in pain. You may also try to add a little vaseline or vegetable oil lubrication around the vent opening or gently soak your bird's lower half in a tub of warm water to help things loosen up and pass.
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Published on March 2nd, 2018
It is possible Bady has a stuck egg if she has been laying a clutch and is now having problems. Seeking veterinary care is best to check if there is a stuck egg and to have it safely removed. You may notice swelling of her abdomen, straining to go "potty" without results, or other protrusions if this is the case. Lack of calcium can lead to egg binding and weakness, so providing a calcium supplement in the future can help. If she is very weak and having trouble breathing, seeking veterinary care ASAP is needed. You can try to move her to a separate hospital cage that is kept warm and with access to food and water, however if she is struggling, the sooner you can get care the better.
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