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Expert: - 1/21/2007


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my female bird is pregant  but she is really panting i dont know if is something wrong she is eating and drinking ok

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Hi, Sharon.  Thanks for posting!

Female parrots don't get pregnant, they lay eggs.  Egg shells are formed at the end of the reproductive cycle, that is, an egg shell develops just before an egg is laid.  A female parrot doesn't carry a bunch of eggs around inside her and then lay them.  Therefore, I'd say there's something else going on with your female.  Could she be about ready to lay an egg?  Has she laid any eggs up to this point?  How much cuttlebone does she have available?  A panting bird can be a serious situation.

I need more details from you about what is going on in order to help you further.  All the information you can provide will help.

Thanks.

Chrys  

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I`ve been raising/breeding/handfeeding/selling parrots for over 20 years (parakeets/budgies, cockatiels, 6 subspecies of conures, parrotlets, amazons, lovebirds, etc.). I've been published in "Budgies" and "Cockatiels" offered by Bow Tie Productions, and have written avian articles for publication in England. I can provide advice in raising healthy birds, handfeeding/weaning babies, some health problems (although I'm NOT an avian veterinarian), nail/beak/wing clipping, general husbandry, etc. I also have experience with racing/showing homing pigeons. I cannot diagnose specific illness over this website. If you suspect your bird is ill or if you have an emergency, contact an avian veterinarian or emergency pet clinic ASAP.

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Experience: Over 20 years raising parrots and over 13 years raising pigeons. Organizations: Currently, American Racing Pigeon Union and American Federation of Aviculture. Prior member Miami Valley Bird Club, Southern Ohio Pigeon Association, National Cockatiel Society, Miami Valley Sportsman's Club, others. Publications: Monthly newsletters of bird clubs.

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I've been published in "Budgies" and "Cockatiels" offered by Bow Tie Productions, and have written avian articles for publication in England.

Education/Credentials
American Federation of Aviculture, completed Level I course, Fundamentals of Aviculture. Keeping/breeding parrots and other birds for over 20 years.

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