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My pigeon laid an egg late, now she's dull and can't walk or fly.

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

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

my pigeon laid an egg yesterday night. she is dull. she is unable to walk and fly. how to make her healthy? please tell me.

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Answered By Todd Cecil

Veterinarian

Published on May 29th, 2020

Thanks for reaching out. Birds typically lay eggs first thing in the morning, therefore an egg laid in the evening is delayed. This could be due to illness, egg binding, malnutrition and other. The best answer is to see a veterinarian. Providing heat support in the 80-85 F range can give support. Offering water through a syringe for hydration. If coelom (abdomen) is swollen, she still could be egg bound. Placing in a steamy bathroom for 5-10 minutes could help. Review diet as calcium deficiencies often play a part in egg binding, so dark leafy greens should be part of the diet. Good luck.

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