How to deal with parrot stuck eggs

1. Reasons for parrots stuck eggs

1. Physical problems: if the mother bird The physique is poor, the physical strength is weak, and it is often easy to get sick, so it is very likely to have stuck eggs due to exhaustion when laying eggs;

2. Obesity: obese parrots Eggs are usually larger and more likely to jam.

3. Calcium deficiency or trace elements: Parrots often produce soft preserved eggs when they are deficient in calcium or trace elements, and the production of soft preserved eggs is usually accompanied by egg jam.

Second, how to prevent parrot jamming

To deal with parrot jamming, prevention should be the main thing. During the breeding period of the parrot, the owner should pay attention to supplementing calcium and trace elements, that is, feeding it appropriately with cuttlefish bones and a small amount of vegetables, and feeding less oily feed. If the parrot itself is already fat, it is recommended to let the parrot lose weight and breed. If the breeder does not have the idea of letting the parrot breed, do not hang the breeding box or grass nest for the bird, so as not to induce the parrot to breed.

Third, how to determine whether a parrot is stuck

1. Generally It is said that most parrots lay an egg every two days. The owner needs to record the time when the parrot lays the first egg.

2. Observe whether the female bird has shortness of breath, does not enter the nest to warm the eggs, is not in good spirits, or does not eat or drink during the egg-laying period. If there is, you should also pay attention to check whether it has stuck eggs;

3. When the parrot gets stuck, its butt will become significantly larger. If the owner touches the vicinity of its cloaca with fingers, it can The outline of the egg is clearly felt.

Fourth, how to deal with the situation of parrot stuck eggs

1. First of all, the breeder needs to do a good job of self-protection, such as wearing gloves to avoid being bitten by the parrot hurt.

2. Turn the mother bird’s butt upside down, apply cooking oil to its cloaca, and massage the position where the parrot stuck to the egg to fully lubricate the egg.

3. Gently touch the position of finding the stuck egg with your finger, slowly help it move the egg straight, and turn the egg head toward the female bird’s cloaca, so as to avoid the horizontal egg, which is difficult for the female bird to discharge.

4. Use the index finger and thumb to make an arc gesture to push the egg to the female bird’s cloaca in one go, be careful not to buckle.

5. After the eggs are withdrawn, put the mother bird in the incubator for a few days. If the mother bird’s mental state is not very good, you can feed it with an appropriate amount of glucose and water to help it replenish energy. .

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