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Expert: Rev. Dr. S.August Abbott - 6/15/2009


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hi its Tyson
i read a question that Chris had submitted and the peach face was laying eggs a lot then i went to the next paragraph it said if you get him a mate would he be less affection with humans so how dose the beach face have eggs also how do U tell the difference in sex

Answer
Egg laying is something that every female bird can do without benefit of male birds.  Of course eggs laid without a male to mate with are not fertile and will not hatch.   Laying, in birds other than chickens and other food source poultry,  is not healthy  and shouldn’t  be ignored.  All steps you can take to stop this behavior should be taken and right away.

When a bird lays she’s got a very increased risk for egg binding or Dystocia, both potentially life threatening situations that would require immediate veterinary intervention.   Even if it’s in the middle of the night on a weekend or holiday.  

You have to have a vet who knows you and your bird, ready to open their office for this emergency; or have an urgent care clinic you know about and know how to get to.

Whether the bird is laying or not, make sure you provide fresh cuttlebone to females at all times to help maintain calcium.    Other good sources of calcium are in fresh foods such as kale, broccoli, chard tops, spinach and collard greens.  

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Birds that are bonded to each other, whether they are male and female or two of the same sex, tend to stick with each other rather than continue to be bonded with and gentle to their human.



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Certified Avian Specialist; Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council member; Own animal rescue org; National Wildlife habitat #66378; bird care, nutrition & behavior consultant; International Assoc. of Animal Behavior Consultants Associate; National Wildlife Federation Leaders Club member; published bird care, info and behavior articles and guides. Ongoing education in exotic bird behavior and nutrition I can answer behavioral, nutritional, environmental, characteristic/personality questions as well as general health and health care. No animal emergency can ever be addressed on the internet. We cannot see your animal, perform an examination, provide necessary care or medication. Please value your companion for the priceless, living creature they are; not for what you might have paid for them.

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Certified Avian Specialist. For more than 30 years I've worked with veterinarians, protective facilities, nature centers, preserves and on my own in providing care and education with regard to multiple animal species, including raptors (hawks, kestrals, owls, etc) and marsupials. In recent years I've focused on parrots, usually rescued from abusive or less than ideal situations and helping educate owners as to proper care. Expert in behavior studies and modification of problem behavior.

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4AnimalCare is the organization I run as an animal ministry; World Wildlife Association, Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, National Wildlife Federation Leaders Club and more

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Bird Talk Magazine articles about rescued and problem macaws.

Education/Credentials
Doctorate, Ordained Minister

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