My budgie has an egg stuck to her chest. Is the chick alive or dead?

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  Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

  Licensed Veterinary Technician

  Published on April 3rd, 2019

  It takes about 10 days after mating for the hen to begin laying. She will lay one egg every day or every other day until she has a clutch of 4-8 eggs. Monitor for lethargy, loss of appetite or straining but do not disturb her too much if she is in her nesting box. If you don't see an egg in a few days or if she becomes lethargic, then have her examined by your veterinarian or an experienced avian veterinarian.

  

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  Answered By Jessica Desrosiers

  Veterinary Technician

  Published on June 28th, 2019

  Birds lay eggs, they do not have pregnancies. That said, if she has a swollen belly, she may have a stuck egg or other issue, and it sounds like she is very ill. It would be best to seek veterinary care immediately as stuck eggs are considered medical emergencies, especially if she is very ill in addition.

  

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  Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

  Veterinarian

  Published on October 20th, 2017

  She might be egg bound which is a common condition in birds. you will need to take her to an avian vet ASAP, an xray will be done to see if indeed there is another egg inside her, if this is the case the vet will probably need to collapse the egg in order to make it come out.

  

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