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if my cockatiel laid a egg but no father should I take the egg away or what,will she eat if she stays on it even tho there is no father?Please help
I have had a cockatiel for 13 years. I used to have a male, but he wouldn’t leave Tootsie alone long enough to recover from having a clutch so I found him a good home. Tootsie is allowed to go anywhere in the house during the day. Every few months she decides to nest and she lays eggs. I let her have the eggs for a few days and then I take them away. This seems to work out for her. Sometimes the egg comes out broken and it won’t kill her to eat it but if it is broken, take it away soon because it could spoil. Also, make sure she doesn’t have an egg stuck in her. This has never happened to Tootsie, but I have read about others dying from it. Good Luck!
never never take the eggs away within a few days. An incubation, although infertile is around 28 days.
Don’t worry about no father. It is the health of your bird that matters. Be certain that she gets an increased amount of calcium. "Egg shells is very good for her." and decrease her hours of daylight for the incubation period, and then after the 28 days it is probably safe to dispose of the eggs.If you have more questions please ask your avian certified vet.
he, she will know the answers you need.thanks so much .you answered my question
Hi Sage, can you tell me why you shouldn’t take the eggs away after a few days? My bird specialist is the one who told me to take the eggs after a few days. Like I said before, Tootsie is 13 and very healthy. I am just interested in your info and where it came from. Thanks
You should never take the eggs away after a few days because your bird will continue to lay more eggs to replace the ones you’ve removed depleting her body of her much needed calcium, and you risk her breaking breast bones and dying.
This is "Critical info, and never take your vet’s word, over a breeder, or someone who has many years of bird experience. I’m no breeder, but I have 10 plus years of bird experience.
Leave the eggs alone. It’s not going to hurt the eggs or your bird to be together for the 28 days.
Making certain your bird gets all of the nutrition she needs at this time is critical. Even though the eggs will not hatch, your bird is a mommy, and she needs proper amounts of rest, and nutrition.
Therefore crushed eggshells provide a great source of nutrition for her, and make sure she has a calcium block to widdle away on.Hope this helps.
engmaluna, with advice like that, you probably should consider looking for a more qualified "Avian Vet." if there was ever any bad advice for a mother bird, it’s to take her eggs away infertle or fertile!!
The other part, an egg being stuck in her is called being egg bound and your bird could die from this so you really need a vet that knows what he or she should do in the best interest of your bird in a royal pinch.
My vet is considered an avian expert. I don’t understand why he would tell me the wrong advice? I have never had Tootsie lay more eggs after I have taken away her eggs. I guess I’m lucky. I did know about the nutritional info. Believe me, she has an excellent diet. I have always taken them away because she goes into her nesting area and refuses to come out to eat and such. I guess we learn something new everyday.
my vet says my cockatiel should have fruits,what kind and how do you get them to eat it?Ive tryed some different kinds but she sticks her nose up,and I have so many questions to ask you all.How can i get my female cockatiel to be friendly,she hisses every time I put my finger to the cage.I have 9 birds in all,4 parakeets and 2 sets of love birds and the cockatiel.And I can’t stand to hear her scream when we try holding her to get use to us.Got any tips and one?
How old is she? My cockatiel Tootsie eats EVERYTHING! I got her when she was 6weeks old. I used to take her everywhere. I put her in my bra! I socialized her from the beginning. I also have let her eat off of my plate from the start. She is the friendliest bird around. Well, she thinks she is a human, not a bird. Is she in her own cage? Sometimes, if a bird has another bird to keep them company, they won’t accept human contact as well. She should have a wide variety of foods, not just vegies. Just make sure you know the toxic foods like chocolate and avacodoes. Tootsie eats my cereal in the morning, I let her stand on my hand that holds the bowl. She usually picks up a piece and puts it on my hand as she eats it. Yeah, it’s a mess, but it allows bonding time and she always wants what I am eating so I can trick her into trying new foods. Her favorites are chicken, steak, pizza, chili, corn, any kind of bean, and the list goes on. I might suggest taking yours out of the cage(make sure the wings are clipped!) and see if she will stay on your shoulder while you eat. Even if she hisses when you first start holding her, keep trying. Make sure there is minimal noise and maybe dim the lights a little. Cockatiels are floor eaters so she may sneak down to see what you are eating. Make sure nothing is to hot and let her explore the food. Try pizza. I haven’t met a bird who doesn’t love it. Good Luck!
Another bonding trick is showering with your bird. I have shelves in the corner of my shower. Each bird has thier own shelf. After I wash my hair and apply conditioner, Tootsie is first. She gets on my hand, I have her sit on my left hand next to the spray. Then I use my right hand to disperse the main stream of water so it hits her kind of like a mist. She would stay in there forever! Max, my other bird, prefers to just sit on his shelf and enjoy the steam. He goes crazy if I go into the bathroom without him! As if I’d rob him of the pleasure buy sometimes a girl just has to pee! Just take baby step and don’t be upset if it takes awhile. Like people, birds don’t change overnight. And some birds like something while others don’t. Oh yeah, don’t let her on your head. When birds do that, they are trying to show that they are dominate. Good Luck!
thanks for the info I’m going to try trainning her again.should I use a glove,she sure can bite and she doesn’t let go and leaves a trail of blood.Shes about a year or so old.The love birds I think would be easyer to train.I took the egg away from her.It broke so now its bird cage clean up today.It got so hot here in upstate n.y.last year that it was way to hot for them,so I lightly bottled spray them each down,first time in years it was 18 degrees here.Thanks again.have a great day with the birdies
Dotty300, oh dear, hear I go again.
1. If your bird is hissing at you you are obviously approaching your bird in a manner that makes your bird feel threatened. Keep fingers out of cage. it’s his house and he has every right to treat you like a thief at that point.
Foods, never never give a bird pizza, or steak!! These are filled with toxic spicies. Chili is a bad idea too.
Unsalted popcorn is a nice treat.
As for fruits, my teils aren’t fond of new foods either so I dice the apples, and or banannas up or whole grain cerial into the finest pieces I can and add it to their food that way they don’t have a choice, and meal time is loaded with nutriants and a surprise that most love.
Don’t give crackers, or onions either.
Gotta run.
Well how am I to get her out of the cage if I can’t put my hand in the cage to get her to train her?
Sage, I’m sorry to disagree with you , I don’t know where you are getting your information. I have been a bird owners for 13 years. I have been to shows and have read alot about birds. I was told that I was lucky to have a tiel that has lived as long as Tootsie. Her diet and the way I have taken care of her has made her this way. Many people have told me how many tiels die before 10 because they weren’t taken care of. Number one, I do agree with Sage on not grabbing her out of the cage. They are very territorial and you should avoid breaking her trust in you by invading her space. Leave the door to the cage open when you are there to supervise. You can put a bird stick or pellet on top of the cage to entice her out. Let her get used to that. Talk to her softly while keeping your distance. Gradually, and I mean over days or weeks depending on the bird, get closer while talking to her. Tootsie has songs that she responds to. Like, I know this sounds crazy, but when she hears the theme song from Married with Children, she goes nuts. Max, my conure who hates everyone but me, loves when I sing Goodmorning to you. Pick a simple tune and repeat whistling it or singing it over and over to her. Give her time to warm up to you. When you can get right next to the cage when she is out of the cage, and she doesn’t feel threatened, place your hand on the cage close to her. She may nip at first. Then, offer her favorite treat on your open flat palm up hand. Soon so will come to you.
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