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Why is my young female cockatiel laying so many eggs? Is it normal?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Bird | Cockatiel | Female | unspayed | 10 months and 27 days old | 100 lbs

My single female cockatiel which is 11months old laid 2 eggs and after 7 days it laid an new egg today is that normal ?

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Answered By Todd Cecil

Veterinarian

Published on December 28th, 2019

Thanks for reaching out about Tinku. They can double clutch, especially when young. Any stress can also delay egg production. Maintain a good diet, as a calcium source is needed to replace the calcium lost in egg production. Good luck.

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