What do I do if my canary is egg bound?
It is possible for a bound egg to be massaged out. This should be done by a vet or an experienced pet owner. Another option is a warm water bath or even a steam room. This can help relax the muscles, which may help the hen pass the egg on its own.
Why do canaries get egg bound?
NOTE: A canary hen can still lay eggs in her first season without a male. But without a male nearby she may be less likely to lay. Other causes of egg binding in canaries is lack of calcium, Vitamin D, and a generally insufficient seed only diet. Always include leafy greens, boiled egg, and mineral block.
How do you stop Canaries from egg binding?
Egg binding can result when a hen is young, in her first year, and therefore not fully grown. There’s not much you can do to prevent this except make sure you’re using light correctly and not introducing a male in the hens first breeding season. NOTE: A canary hen can still lay eggs in her first season without a male.
When does egg binding occur in a female bird?
Egg-binding occurs in a female bird when an egg does not pass through at a normal rate. It can be fatal. Find out how to prevent and reduce the risk.
What kind of Bird can’t lay an egg?
Egg binding in birds is a common but possibly life threatening condition in which a bird is having a hard time laying an egg. It is more common in small birds such as canaries, finches, parakeets, budgies, lovebirds, and cockatiels.
Why does my Spruce Bird keep binding its eggs?
Some may be due to the bird’s age, as young birds laying eggs for the first time and older birds seem to be more at risk. Other potential causes include an obese hen, a sedentary lifestyle, nutritional issues such as calcium deficiency or low protein diets, stress from the environment, or a malformed egg. It is a reasonably common condition.
How can you tell if a hen has egg binding?
If you observe your bird sitting with her feathers fluffed up, assess her for any other symptoms or abnormalities. Straining: Egg-bound hens often visibly strain to try and pass their eggs. Egg-binding should be suspected in birds that strain but show no progress in moving their eggs.
