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My parakeet is egg bound. What lubricant is safe to help her?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Bird | Parakeet | Female | unspayed | 1lb

Our parakeet is egg binding. I don’t know what to do. I watch the videos on how to do it with my hands to get the egg out but can’t find what type of lubricant to use

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on December 14th, 2019

You can soak her in a warm bath deep enough to submerge her vent for 15-20 minutes. Then use a bit of olive oil around the vent to help her lay. If this is not successful, have her seen by your veterinarian or an experienced avian veterinarian.

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