Answer: You can use a spoon and place the eggs in the nest box. :) The lovebird doesn't mind if you take the eggs out. It is easier to handle them then. I have experienced that with my lovebird's layings as well. I'm a newbie in keeping lovebirds as pets. The pairs laid eggs one and two respectively. (P.S. Each clutch usually contains between three and seven eggs. Eggs will be laid within 7-10 days after mating. Answer: Survival is difficult in nature, especially in smaller birds and animals. Question: My lovebird has laid four eggs and in that, one egg has hatched. 5. Sakina Nasir (author) from Kuwait on March 21, 2020: Hi Keerthi! I have a pair of Budgie after laying egg the female don't lay in nest .. after one day she break the egg and take it out of nest. Also, give her little warmth, keep her cage covered if it is cold outside. If you think she is egg-bound, please place her in a shallow vessel filled with lukewarm water. They have a long, hooked beak and a short, blunt tail. Question: My lovebird has laid 7 eggs. Female display nesting behavior--they love shredding paper, leaves and whatever they think might make a nest. Remove any toys with bells or any mirrors from her cage. Question: My birds have mated over month ago, but no eggs were laid. I got him a 2 years old female that is ready for nesting and cutting newspapers into her nest. Ruby might sit on the fake eggs or might not, but once the eggs are laid, remove them immediately. Why did it die? Sometimes the hen won't sit until all the eggs of a clutch have been laid, and they all need equal incubation time. I have a love bird with no mate and she is laying eggs like crazy I think we are up to 11 eggs and her attitude is nasty. What should I do? Like all hookbills, lovebirds should be fed a varied diet consisting of seeds, pellets, and fresh fruits and vegetables. The female will spend hours inside her nesting box before eggs are laid. You will know she has stopped laying eggs when she doesn't lay any. Only three have hatched. You can replace the freshly hatched eggs with dummy eggs. Calcium is essential for healthy bones, proper feather growth and overall health of birds. Gradually decrease feeding the formula feed and try to introduce fruits (without seeds). So I had to keep him seperately again. Question: Does the mother bird always have to sit on the egg? Question: My lovebird laid her first egg last week which fell from the perch and cracked. My lovebird pair making a nest i want to know after howmany days femal will ley the eggs ??? She looks healthy, she is eating, drinking, flying normally. Molting really depresses them and angers them as well. Love Birds laying eggs and hatching. I'm living in Dubai. But one of tgem laid 8 egg s but none of them hatched. Dont like that what should i do.x. And of course, they immediately broke. I have 2 peach faced as well but I think they are brother and sister . 6. Answer: No, you shouldn't be. Question: My lovebird's baby isn't moving. Please give her crushed egg shells (which will help her calcium levels rise). Make sure you count the days, so that you can approximately calculate the hatching date. Answer: If the incubation is done properly, the hatching will take place 21-25 days posterior egg laying. Patty. Many lay an egg every other day until they have all been laid. She is also not sitting on the first egg that's in the nest. Answer: Keep the chick in the nest box in between the remaining eggs for support and safety. Lovebirds can eat on their own. How do confirm that the eggs are fertile and will hatch. I have a lot of lesson I learned.But i want to know it is normal that my african lovebirds can't always incubate their eggs?because they are always outside, they are only sometimes in the nest/box. Now we found one of the chicks on the floor, what will happen next? Answer: Your bird might be younger than one year of age, might not be mated well, or may be infertile. my first peach faced lovebird, who I thought was a boy turns out to be a girl & is five months old. Should i take serious action to take care of them.. My love bird lay 4 eggs and if not have baby lovebird come out eggs. Question: Can I put 2 females and 1 male lovebird in a single cage with 2 nest boxes? Should I stop her from making the nest to prevent her from laying eggs? My female lovebird throws her eggs out. Lulu had laid 4 eggs continuously every alternate day. My pets love to sit inside the box together, for warmth. The last two have been a lot smaller than the first four. Thanks so much for your help your birds are beautiful. Answer: Unhatched eggs are common. You need to let her be part of the process in a natural way. :) I'm sure your bird must like you as well. Sakina Nasir (author) from Kuwait on January 06, 2020: Even if nesting is stopped, she may lay the eggs. Plus, I have heard that if you do this, it could cause her to hold it in any other eggs. What you can do is, remove the eggs from the nest just after the female lovebird lays it. Sakina Nasir (author) from Kuwait on September 08, 2019: Either the birds know the eggs arr infertile or maybe they think they are contaminated. Housing them together may lead to a clutch of infertile eggs in the former case, while no eggs in the latter. They can be one, two or more. Feed the bird dried bread if her poop is loose. What to do please? :). Sakina Nasir (author) from Kuwait on March 04, 2019: @Vindya Hi! Please don't give antibiotics. If you have two females, then you will have two clutches of eggs. This article explains why (and what to do if) your bird starts laying eggs. If not, keep laying her in lukewarm water (twice a day). This was done to check if Lulu sits on her eggs or not. Do not feed soft foods like cooked veggies, … how much time a day does the female sit on the eggs. Give her at least 8-10 hours of sleep every night. If she's dead, you need to remove her from thr box. Answer: Please get another male lovebird. I have had a blue masked lovebird how to breed 13 steps (with pictures) wikihowthat bird blog that pet place blogs. Egg Laying in Pet Birds: Background. Answer: This is a common issue in lovebirds. Giving calcium supply (crushed egg shells and small pieces of egg-white). Lovebirds require nesting materials to make their nests. It doesn't matter how many eggs she lays at a time. Question: My lovebird is laying eggs and her feathers from the belly have fallen. • She is unable to fly/flies with difficulty, • She sleeps a lot, fluffing her feathers. You can buy a brooder and transfer the chicks there. Hi, I have a tamed male since birth and he's 5 years old now. If a vet cannot be consulted, you could do a few things to help your bird expel the egg. That way, they won't be warmed up by her and chicks won't form. @peaches-jingles This is worrying me too. There are lots of reasons why chickens lay small eggs when they start laying. Picture showing my lovebird Lulu's eggs laid in her nest box. It helps with the molting process. I'm just wonder if that's normal because she still seems to incubate them but not all day like last week? My female lovebird used to do the same. She is sitting on the eggs though. they only eat the lovebird mix seeds. Just don’t be disappointed when their first egg is a small one! The female started nesting. Eggs follow 3–5 days later. How do I keep them from hatching more eggs? I have a lovebird that later three eggs and didn't even sit on them. Females get aggressive when they are nesting. Answer: Fertility isn't guaranteed in each case in lovebirds. A female lovebird will lay an egg with or without a mate when she is around 9-12 months of age. Answer: First place the egg back in the nest box and see if the mother lovebird accepts it or not. Question: Is it bad to take my lovebird's eggs if I'm not able to take care of more babies? Sakina Nasir (author) from Kuwait on December 27, 2019: Hi Vijay. Males feed females a lot when they're pregant. If there are no eggs, it means both are males. Eggs start forming into chicks at least 10 days posterior incubation. Would appreciate hearing from you. Animals exhibiting signs and symptoms of distress should be seen by a veterinarian immediately. For health-related questions, always consult your veterinarian, as they have examined your pet, know the pet's health history, and can make the best recommendations for your pet. Take fresh corn and dry them till they are hardened. Question: My birds laid some eggs and they have hatched. Answer: You can hand-feed the chick once it is three weeks old. 3. Many novice breeders have this question in their minds at some point in time. I don't want to mess up I want babies so bad. Question: I have two lovebirds. Maybe it's infertile, that's why she isn't. Your bird is pregnant, that's why she has the bulge near her bottom and has heavy breathing. The female might not be of a proper age for mating. Will there be any problem for the paired ones to mate? Please don't worry. Sakina Nasir (author) from Kuwait on March 27, 2020: Yes, the mother bird mostly takes care of her hatchlings and sometimes even the male birds help. I have two budgies and my female budgie laid 4 eggs and 20 days are over but the eggs aren't hatching. :) She will lay an egg after she and the male lovebird mate. Sakina Nasir (author) from Kuwait on October 24, 2019: Give her time. The eggs are fertile but the chicks are not able to break the eggs and die inside. Remember to provide your pets with nesting materials. i checked on her n found out that the area below her stomach is swollen n the area from the eggs are released also seems swollen. Answer: It can mean that your lovebird needs more nutrition. I also want to see the nest box but I’m afraid I might disturb her. Crush some of the egg shell into tiny pieces/powdery form and add to it. I bought a pair of lotinos about an year ago. Sakina Nasir (author) from Kuwait on March 17, 2019: @Marziya Ramakdawala Please remove the chick once the female moves out of the cage. Should I worried, and if so what can I do? How will I come to know? It is very saddening yes, I had always wished to see what color would be inherited by their chicks. Please guide. I do put vitamins in the water. Female lovebirds are a little heavier than males. I did see them mate 1 time in early morning on the 25th but that is it she has changed her nest like 3 times in 2 weeks of building. Each clutch usually contains between three and seven eggs. Please don't worry. 2. What if she knows that the eggs are fertilize or not . my question: can I breed Budge at other bird nest .. thanks Dear Sakina. Answer: Yes, they can. I don't want the eggs to hatch, but I don't want to hurt her feelings either. She may produce one egg every other day, up … Question: Should we separate the male and female Lovebirds after laying eggs? Do you find her sitting on them just after they are laid? If your bird spends a lot of time out of its cage, discourage all nesting behavior. It has been 11. The baby is dead dead I think in the box. Question: Can lovebirds survive in a bird colony and lay eggs? Can I remove the two that haven’t hatched? If the bird takes a bath, he/she will calm down for a while. Thanks a lot for your quick response Sakina! You can discard them then. She has mated. Why is this? Why did this happen? However, there can be exceptions (Mumu has mastered the ability of shredding paper and tucking it in his tail)! Answer: Please get a mate for the other female lovebird as well. Question: I have kept my birds indoors. Give her time. It’s been two full days, and she has not laid another one. If the eggs don't hatch after 23 days, they won't be hatching then. Please wait for a longer while. Hi my lovebird has I think about 4 eggs in her, but she isn’t laying them, she looks tired and is sometimes aggressive towards the male. I got a pair of love birds almost a week ago. Then it's sure that a first molt is going on. Sakina Nasir (author) from Kuwait on March 23, 2019: Hi, Aravindh! Female lovebirds lay their eggs from five to 12 after mating. Can we place the cage for our lovebirds on our balcony? Birds do so depending on their behavior and whether the eggs are fertile or not. However, you can place it according to your wish. Sakina Nasir (author) from Kuwait on February 03, 2020: I don't live in India, so I'm not aware, but you may get colourful lovebirds in a local pet store. Boil an egg. It is the tenth day today and it still did not lay eggs but comes to bite […] Female is sitting on the eggs but not continuously. Lovebirds need a nest box in which to lay their eggs. Unless the hen has been exposed to a male bird before the egg or eggs were laid, the egg will not be fertile. Answer: If you touch a female lovebird's eggs, she will think they are contaminated and won't sit on them. She keeps going in the nest box and spends a long time inside but I’m not sure she’s using the things I’ve put in the cage for nesting. Avoid bonding behaviors like grooming, kissing, and sharing food. Why is this? That might happen but it's not always the case. What affect does it have on the love bird when i take them awat? You can hold her and feel her breathing (the chest area moves). Answer: The eggs might be infertile and she knows it. The next day her egg would be passed, and she would be normal and active again. I got them by chance. This can vary by a couple of days in either direction. Do remember that there can be exceptions. Could Oliver, who is really a girl be ready to lay eggs even though she’s only five months old & has not bred with anyone in order for her to turn so nasty? Should I stop her from doing this to keep her from laying eggs? Hi! While they are affectionate to their mates, they are territorial and aggressive to others they view as intruders, like other birds in the household. She is tired and aggressive because she will be laying the eggs. Question: How can I tell if my lovebird is a male or female? If you have a female bird, nature requires her to lay an egg now and then, but it doesn't necessarily mean you're going to see a baby bird or that the egg will hatch. Are the feathers falling more than normal? She may lay more eggs. Answer: It takes around six months for the chick to attain full feather growth. Only one egg is produced at a time and she will lay it and then another one will be laid after alternate days. It is normal. Crush egg shell and egg white into small pieces. Hi Sakura! Why do I have ten eggs? Answer: Do you mean to say that the female lovebird is not sitting on the egg? My question for you is I had 2 hatchlings from two different clutches. -Myrvin from Philippines. Should I leave it as is or should I get her a box and transfer the eggs? Question: My lovebird has laid eggs outside the nest box... What should I do? She had two IRN parrots and two budgies. If not, it's okay. Feed them baby lovebird formula, which will be available in a local pet store. This is her first time, is that normal? Maybe, they will have chicks later on. This is really worrying me.. How Many Eggs Will a Female Lovebird Lay? the second one is Phoebe who turned out to be a boy is three months old. But she isn't laying an egg. I have a peach faced lovebird who is making a nest in her cage. They do get aggressive that time as well. Re: My lovebird laid an egg! She'll take short breaks to eat and drink water. The male lovebird will feed the female, and inturn the female feeds the newborn chick. If they are chicks, please feed them 4-5 times in a day if they are younger than 2 weeks old. Crush some of the egg shell into tiny pieces/powdery form and add to it. However, these signs may tell them apart: 1. In this article, the following common questions and topics about egg-laying in lovebirds will be addressed in detail. Can I put the egg back? You'll know if she is okay with it. Answer: You can lift the egg(s) with a spoon and view them under light. I have faced the same. Why is this occurring, is it because of the age? Your bird is likely to pass the egg in water. I believe that a mother knows her eggs are not fertile, so she didn't even sit on them. Sakina Nasir (author) from Kuwait on May 30, 2019: Yes, you can breed the budgie in the other nest if the mother is not taking care of the newborn. The most common egg-laying problem in lovebirds is egg-binding. Sakina Nasir (author) from Kuwait on February 02, 2020: @Rose Nicholls Hi! :) Oh no... that's sad to hear. I'm hoping you could guide me on proper feeding of my birds. We didn't know that they had laid the eggs until like the 12th day. Males and females look alike. Some birds will even lay multiple sets of eggs, which is why you might continue seeing birds nesting well into summer. Answer: If she has laid an egg seven days later, it means she and the male lovebird have mated again. This will help in relaxing her muscles and please cover her cage so she gets warmth. Question: After the first egg hatches, could I take it out of the nest box and hand-feed the chick? I’m so upset about this. So now I have one with no mate. If 21-25 days pass and the egg doesn't hatch or she doesn't sit on it, please throw it. Yes Sakina, the Fischer is a male and yes, I have seen them mating many times. Dubai doesn't have a pleasant climate and the birds will get affected. I've written about molting as well. Female lovebirds lay their eggs from five to 12 after mating. Lovebirds get their name from their tendency to form monogamous bonds that can last their entire lifetime. Answer: It would be bad if your lovebird is too attached to the eggs. Yes, it is totally fine to put the nest on the bottom of the cage. They all remained unhatched. Also, what will the hen eat to feed her babies? Kudos to you! She has laid the second egg this week, exactly seven days later, in her box. You can include vitamin supplements to your lovebird's diet and crushed eggshells (calcium source). This can be due to poor nutrition, improper mating, or the gender of the lovebirds could be male. Breeding-age hens should be placed on a calcium supplement to counteract the nutrients that they lose during egg-laying. Look at the nest every morning to see if there are any eggs. Please introduce a nest box to her. Question: It’s almost a month why are my lovebirds' eggs not hatching? It is more common in small birds such as canaries, finches, parakeets, budgies, lovebirds, and cockatiels, but the most common reason for egg binding is a lack of calcium or other vitamins. The pet owner had mistakenly given a round nest made out of steel, which was actually meant for canaries. In my case, Lulu gave an egg exactly a week later, on October 6th, 2016. Most people don’t know it, but all female birds can lay eggs, regardless of whether they have mated with a male. Hi! I just noticed there are three more baby birds in the nest. What is the tips? You can leave some seeds in the cage but if they are too young, they won't know what it is. All female lovebirds get aggressive (even mine does, because they tend to display protective behaviour) during this stage. Answer: It's really difficult to distinguish between them. Is it required to cover the nest with a cloth? Please place her in a vessel of lukewarm water as it will help in relaxing her muscles. Is there any problem? She is the only bird in the cage. Dry the spinach leaves in the sun and crush them. Sometimes birds may need a time-out from a mate or a perceived mate in order to prevent chronic egg laying. I do the same when I see the female not sitting on her eggs or if they haven't hatched. He wanted to get back to its nest.. just now I let the female to be with the male in a separate cage and they both are all cuddly. I think Oliver may or may not be a girl. This means that your bird is unable to pass an egg easily. Usually, a hen (female lovebird) lays a clutch of 4-6 eggs, in a gap of 1-2 days. It's okay if you wish to check the nest box, you can detach it from the cage, have a look and put it back. The bird's mother is like liquid and more in quantity whn compared with previous... is it normal..? Egg binding in birds is a common but possibly life threatening condition in which a bird is having a hard time laying an egg. Two of them are paired, the other two are in the preadult stage. She will lay one egg at a time. It's not compulsory to cover the cage but if it's done, the birds will not be disturbed with light/noise etc. Question: I have a female lovebird who lays eggs. Lovebirds are a small type of parrot that are green in the wild but have many color mutations in varieties that are bred as pets. P.S. If the lovebirds are not mating properly, eggs will not be laid. This can happen due to the strain of keeping and laying eggs. Please don't get disheartened. This is first time she has laid eggs. According to ParrotFeather.com, lovebird eggs take 21 to 24 days to hatch. Very young and inexperienced budgies and other birds are just like young human mothers so to speak. even bought a cuttlefish bone, but they don't eat any of them. Why is it so? Unfortunately, I am not lucky enough to see the hatching of my pets's chicks. Egg-Laying is normal and safe in birds most of the time. Limit time with the bird’s human “mate”. Answer: Place a bowl of water near her, if she jumps in, you will know she is okay with it. Question: I have four lovebirds. Lovebirds lay clutches of four to six eggs, usually laying eggs every second day until they have laid a full clutch. Hope this helps. Touching hens encourages egg laying. If not let her keep the eggs in the nest she has made at the bottom of the cage. Thanks for answering me so quickly. Females lay eggs when they're about a year old. Sakina Nasir (author) from Kuwait on August 08, 2019: @Bird Lover Hi! why does my lovebird cant lay eggs after 10 days of mating? Hi i have got 2 lovebirds one orange and one black. I have had experience with single hen laying eggs. Your bird is likely to pass large droppings which may wet the cage floor, making it colder. I thought once they mated that one time that would have started the ball rolling , but all that happens is he feeds her with his head bobbing all the time but no mating. It is not dangerous if she is alone, but it is preferable to have a mate for her as your first female lovebird is having one now. Watch Queue Queue. This video is unavailable. Answer: To prevent hatching, the couple must be separated, but I'm against that. What should I do? Lovebirds are a beautiful species and their reproduction and egg-laying process a wonder of nature. She didn't keep well, started vomiting, and slept a lot. Calcium Supply for Your Lovebirds (Table). Most birds lay eggs anywhere from early spring until mid-summer, however the exact timing varies depending on how far north you are, and the particular species of bird you’re watching. Sakina Nasir (author) from Kuwait on August 04, 2019: I'm sorry to hear this. The lovebirds eggs are laid in the nest every other day. Question: I have a pair of lovebirds that have laid five eggs. It mostly depends on nature. Two female Lovebirds can lay up to 10 infertile eggs. Please keep them indoors only. Is this normal why so long to build a nest. Give her time. Please keep a bowl of warm water (with little aloe vera gel) near the cage. Question: How long does it take for an African lovebird chick to attain full feather growth? Is this normal? that's why i tried to give them some fruits and vegetables. She has no other bird in her cage with her. She will lay them every alternate day. Most lovebirds need to be hand-fed until they are between six and eight weeks old when you can begin to wean them onto millet, soft pellets, and fresh fruits and vegetables. If your female bird is not eating, feed the male with the calcium supply mentioned above. I have 2 Fisher love birds she has been building a nest for 2 weeks now. She then broods over the eggs, usually after laying the whole clutch. The feathers will grow back with time. Please include 2-3 drops of multivitamins in the drinking water. Sakina Nasir (author) from Kuwait on March 28, 2020: Please wait for a few more days. Question: I know that lovebirds feed their chicks the first two weeks, but what food do they need to feed them? Either sprinkle it over their food bowl or give it separately. Hey!! Please include crushed egg shells in the birds' food. Hi I'm just wondering if I could ask question in the comment.☺️ so here it is, how can you define if the lovebirds have opposite sex? On average, lovebirds incubate their eggs for about 23 days. If she would have laid more, she would have done so after alternate days or within 2 days. 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