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how soon will my bird lay another egg after the first one. it's been over 18 hrs.
Hi, Virginia. Thanks for posting!
Most parrots lay an egg every other day when they are laying eggs. So if your bird laid an egg on Monday, you shouldn't expect the next egg to be laid until Wednesday. It takes time for the embryo to make it's way through the reproductive tract and the egg shell to be formed at the end just prior to being laid. Birds don't carry a clutch of eggs inside their bodies and lay them one after another, like a dog or cat having puppies or kittens.
Chrys
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Chrys Meatyard
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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