Is cuttlebone safe for my lovebird? What about egg-laying & health?

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i have a three year old lovebird named peaches. I have read conflicting internet articles, cuttlefishbone will kill her. that it is not good for lovebirds. I give her cuttlefishbond power everyday, but when she lays her infertile eggs i give her clay cal is that ok? After she finishes laying her eggs i swtich her back to cuttlefishbone power. if she lays eggs every month or every two months will that make her a chronic egg layer? Does resporatory diease have early symptoms, if so what are they? Pet's info: Bird | Unknown - Bird | Female | unspayed

Jessica Desrosiers · Accepted Answer

Cuttlebone should be fine to give as most birds will self-limit when chewing on it, and if she is actively laying eggs it will help ensure she has enough calcium to form and safely lay them. She should be fine with only the cuttlebone and a balanced lovebird diet without needing to add additional calcium supplements. A lot of the controversy comes with grit style calcium supplements, which can sometimes cause obstructions in the crop. If you do not wish to have her lay eggs, removing any nesting material can help stop this behavior. Otherwise, just removing any eggs that are laid is fine. Respiratory disease usually will present with signs and symptoms such as wheezing, coughing, discharge from the nose, lethargy, heavy breathing, etc. If you suspect this is a problem, first ensuring the cage is kept clean, well-ventilated and that any bedding isn't kicking up dust is best, as well as scheduling a veterinary exam to rule out any other health issues.

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