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Why is my bird swollen and making noises after laying an egg?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Bird | Parrot | Female | unspayed

My bird laid an egg with out a male and I know that’s normal but she’s still swollen down there and she’ll make these weird noises while she’s in her nest what does that mean?

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Answered By Jessica Desrosiers

Veterinary Technician

Published on April 18th, 2019

It's possible there could be another egg ready to lay, or Peach could have an egg that is stuck and causing the swelling. Egg binding is a serious issue that should be seen by a vet ASAP to have it treated. If you cannot get to a vet right away, you can check for a stuck egg and gently lubricate the vent to try and get it to come out, however you run the risk of the egg breaking and causing more problems for Peach. In the future, feeding her extra calcium supplements can help as well, however if the swelling continues and she doesn't lay the egg, veterinary care is needed.

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