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My cockatiels mated, but why are there no eggs in the breeding box?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Bird | Cockatiel | Female

My cockatiels have mated 3 weeks ago but i don't have any eggs in my breeding box

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Answered By Jessica Desrosiers

Veterinary Technician

Published on April 16th, 2019

Birds will sometimes mate even if the female is not ready to lay eggs. Ensuring she has a balanced diet, enough natural light, and additional calcium sources to produce healthy eggs may help encourage her to start laying.

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