My pigeon laid an egg and has diarrhea for a week. Is this normal?

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My pigeon just laid an egg for the first time. It was unexpected because 2 years ago we had bloodwork done that determined she was a male. She has had diarrhea for about a week now. Is that normal when laying eggs? Pet's info: Bird | Unknown - Bird | Female | unspayed | 3 lbs

Angel Alvarado, LVT · Accepted Answer

You may see a larger than normal amount of stool a day before or after a bird lays an egg, but it should not be diarrhea nor should it last a week. Submit a stool sample to your veterinarian or an experienced avian vet to diagnose intestinal parasites or bacterial overgrowth. If you supplement the diet with fruit or vegetables, discontinue temporarily and offer a commercial pelleted diet until the stool is normal. Monitor for lethargy, decreased appetite or continued loose droppings. See or recheck with your veterinarian if necessary.

My pigeon laid an egg and has diarrhea for a week. Is this normal?

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