My bird is weak while laying eggs. When should I be concerned?

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Is it normal to be weak when a bird is in the egg laying process? When should I be concerned? Pet's info: Bird | Conure | Female | 2 years and 9 months old

Rebecca, DVM · Accepted Answer

If Fifi is acting weak or sick while trying to lay an egg she needs to be seen by an avian veterinarian. Egg binding is when a bird cannot normally pass her egg and can be a life threatening condition. Here is some more information https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/egg-binding-in-birds https://lafeber.com/vet/wp-content/uploads/Egg-laying-problems-Klaphake.pdf If you need to find an avian vet, start here https://www.aav.org/search/custom.asp?id=1803

My bird is weak while laying eggs. When should I be concerned?

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