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New cockatiel laid an egg, not eating after cage change. Is this normal?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Bird | Unknown - Bird | Female

i bought a female cockatiel days of yesterday..i found an egg that night in the cage floor..she is not eating or drinking till yesterday...the cage was small for her size..so i gave her a cage which is bigger than that cage in yesterday night...today she eat and drink few amount...is it normal?

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Answered By Jessica Desrosiers

Veterinary Technician

Published on September 30th, 2018

It sounds like she is settling in if she is starting to eat and drink, which is a good sign. If you just recently got her and moved her to the bigger cage, give her another day or two to get used to it and relax!

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    Answered By Jessica Desrosiers

    Veterinary Technician

    Published on September 29th, 2018

    If you just got her yesterday she is likely very stressed out and still adjusting to her new surroundings. It would be best to keep her in a calm, quiet area without being bothered by other pets and people so she can relax and settle in. Giving her a day or so to relax and rest may encourage her to eat and return to normal behavior. Making sure she has a balanced diet, and removing the egg that you found (as it likely isn't viable) is best. That is also an extremely small cage for her size, (the size you have is for a finch or budgie) and she should be moved to a larger one with larger perches to support her feet so that she can move around freely, stretch her wings, etc. The food cups also look very small so she may be having trouble getting to them to eat. You will also want to add in some toys in a larger cage so that she can have some enrichment and playtime. If she doesn't start eating or perk up after a day or so, or she shows any additional signs of illness, seeking veterinary care in person is always best.

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