What to Do When Parrot Lays an Egg Finding an egg can be pretty surprising to many parrot owners, especially if their pet didn’t have any access to any parrots of the opposite sex. Depending on the circumstances, there are several ways this situation can develop. Nonetheless, you shouldn’t panic. No matter what exactly happened, there are ways of dealing with it. This article will attempt to mitigate the initial shock.
The Egg-laying Although it might be the first time you encounter this surprising offering, it might not be the last. According to Pet Place, the frequency of egg-laying depends on several factors: ● ●
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If parrots have constant access to nutritious foods, their bodies will think that it might be a good time to breed. They are unable to differentiate between artificial light and a real sun. If they are woken up early and go to sleep at late hours, they might think it is spring. Their natural reaction to this is to reproduce. They might also feel that the time is right if there is a suitable mate nearby. Mind you; it doesn’t necessarily have to be another parrot. If someone is often affectionate toward the bird, the parrot’s brain may assume that the suitable mate is here. If it seems weird, birds can even form “relationships” with non-living beings. If you want to decrease the chances of female parrot laying an egg, you should temporarily take away their favorite toy. If the bird has some sort of a “nest”, it might be a sign that the parrot is ready. It doesn’t even have to look like a nest. It can be constructed from paper, clothes, or shreds of non-identified material that they have somehow gotten their claws on.