My cockatiel is laying eggs and attacking cagemate. What to do?

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My cockatiel, Dawn, is currently trying to lay eggs (I think). All the signs are there so this'll be her first time. But I have a huge concern for my other cockatiel, Charlie. S/he (I say he, but unknown gender) has been a cagemate for a while now but I just found Dawn chasing Charlie around the cage, trying to beat him up. I have him in a temp cage I use for transport right now and he's really exhausted. I don't want him to be cooped up in the tiny cage. Is there anything I can do for him? Pet's info: Bird | Cockatiel | Male | unneutered | 5 years and 1 month old | 0.176 lbs

Todd Cecil · Accepted Answer

Thanks for reaching out about Charlie and including photos. The female could be becoming territorial due to hormones, trying to protect her prospective nest. Agreed that cage in picture is too small for long term habitation. Can you place a divider in the cage, acquire another larger cage? You can even try re-introduction but with more perches, food/water bowls. Sometimes these are temporary squabbles until hierarchy re-established. Good luck.

My cockatiel is laying eggs and attacking cagemate. What to do?

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