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My bird is weak, laying eggs, and breathing hard. Is it egg binding?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Bird | Unknown - Bird | Female | 2 years and 5 months old

My single bird is laying eggs and due to which she has become very weak and taking long breath while opening her mouth pls tell me any medicine which can help her. One time she has also experienced paralysis but with the help of medicine she recovered.

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Answered By Jessica Desrosiers

Veterinary Technician

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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