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Hi,
My budgie just layed an egg yesterday and she sits on it allllll night and most of the day. But she comes out for a few minutes a lot during the day. I'm not really worried, but will the egg be warm enough for those little whiles without her? Thanks for listening.
Meg
Hi, Meg. Thanks for posting!
The egg will be fine. The female knows how long she can be off her egg(s). She has to come out to defecate, drink, and sometimes eat. Does she have a mate or is she a single female? If she's a single female, the egg(s) she will lay are infertile. Let me know the situation so I can give you further advice.
Chrys
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Expertise
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, 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 a certified avian veterinarian or emergency pet clinic ASAP.
Experience
Over 20 years breeding/raising/handfeeding/selling 15 different species of parrots.
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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