My budgie's eggs didn't hatch. When to remove infertile eggs and nest?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Bird | Unknown - Bird | Female | unspayed
my budgie laid 6 eggs and they haven't hatched it's been 26 days and I candled them I am sure they are not fertilized. Do I just throw them away and remove the nest box.
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Published on February 19th, 2018
Incubation in budgies is about 18 days from the day the hen begins sitting on The eggs. You are probably correct in saying the eggs are infertile. If there is no male present, they are definitely infertile. Wait until Coco loses interest, then remove and discard the eggs. This will prevent her from laying "replacement" eggs. Remove the nest box afterwards.
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Published on January 26th, 2018
Coco may not be going into the box while being watched. Some eggs are also not fertilized, especially if Coco lives alone. I recommend leaving the egg alone and letting Coco take care of it as needed. The typical incubation period is a little bit under three weeks. I hope this helps!
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