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My lovebird lays eggs. Is too much calcium supplement dangerous?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

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

I have a pet lovebird named peaches. I mixed crushed oyster shells, cuttlefishbone power and supplement calcium because she was laying eggs every two months, i gave her supplement calcium and mixed it with crushed oyster shells and cuttlefishbone powder. you think that supplement bird calcium will harm or kill her since too much calcium is no good. she stopped laying her eggs every two months, she is laying every four months. is it alright to give her a bird calcium supplement, is it safe?

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Answered By Todd Cecil

Veterinarian

Published on July 23rd, 2019

Thanks for reaching out about Peaches. Does the diet normally include any calcium sources, such as green vegetables? Calcium supplements do need to be kept within reason, as oversupplementation can lead to calcification of kidneys. Are the eggs soft? Photoperiod manipulation, removing nests, separating from mates, can all help to reduce egg laying. A veterinary visit is recommended as some hormones might help. Good luck.

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    Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on July 23rd, 2019

    Like I stated yesterday it is best to give a bird supplement. It is not harmful to give cuttlefish bone/oyster shells but you cannot control the dosing and how much calcium she is actually getting. Is there a reason you are against buying the bird supplement? ( https://www.arcatapet.com/item.cfm?cat=24044 )

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    Answered By Dr. Andrea

    Veterinarian

    Published on November 4th, 2018

    You are definitely right to give Peaches extra calcium. Crushed oyster shells, egg shells baked and crumbled, almonds and grated calcium block all are good calcium sources. But I would urge you to talk to your vet about ways to decrease the egg laying, as this increases her chances of weakened bones and dangerous infections.

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