How long until lovebirds/cockateils lay eggs????

Question

I have a pair of lovebirds and they have been togather for about a month and yet the girl still hasnt laid eggs and his ex-owner said that she laid about 2 months ago?? When will she lay eggs? Also my cockatiels never had fertille eggs. And i was hoping something might make her fertille so she can have little ones of her own. She would be amazing mother! Also for the lovies the boy tends to use's his play toy more then his new wife (if you get my drift) If anyone who can help thanks!!

all my birds are dna tested!!!!

Answer 1

A problem with lovebirds is finding a male and a female that like each other. Lovebirds are often fondly referred to as the “pitbull of birds” and for good reason. One bird (usually the hen) can turn on its mate without warning and the owner returns home one day to find one dead bird in the cage. The adult birds have to be fed a good diet consisting of a seed/ pellet base along with fruits and vegetables. Sprouted seeds contain much more nutrition than dry seeds and you may wish to add some of those to their diet. Hard boiled eggs that are mashed up with the eggs shells provides good nutrition. You can pick up a box of egg food (also known as nestling egg food or nestling food) to have on hand to mix with the eggs or to feed dry. This is something that the parent birds will feed their babies and before nesting the male will use this to feed his mate

Cockatiels (particularly the hen) should be between 18 & 24 months of age before they are set up with a nestbox. Although they may be successful at a younger age, they are also more apt to run into problems, such as eggbinding (which could be fatal to your hen) or babies being abandoned or unhealthy. Hopefully you have homes lined up for future babies before starting a breeding session.
If the pair of birds are compatible (& if they are a true pair – meaning male & female) and they see an abundant food supply, they may begin laying eggs in as little as two weeks, although it is not unusual for them to wait up to 2 months before starting to lay eggs. Eggs are laid every second day with a normal clutch being 4 to 6 eggs.

Answer 2

Having the birds DNA tested is a good start. At least you know what you have. Heres a short story. I also has a male and a female. She had many eggs, infertile. She just DID NOT like her chosen mate. He to chose his toy. I purchased another male for her. Well, the two males liked each other - and I do mean liked each other and did not want her. Anyway six birds later, she finally chose a male that hated her and she would chase him around constantly biting all others in her way. Another problem might be her new enviorment. You have to be patient until she excepts it making sure you have the right requirements for nesting. Meanwhile, not to be mean, but take away the males toy or he will come to like it better - I know! Also, the lovebirds need a little privacy and so do the cockatiels. They apparently are not just getting together(you know). Do they have enough room to do so? What about the nest box requirement? Food is another issue. They will not mate if not provided plenty of proper food, nesting material so they get your drift.

Answer 3

Lovebirds build nests before laying eggs. It is fascinating to watch them place the nesting material into their feathers to carry it into the nestbox. They are usually not too fussy about what they use and will cut newspaper or paper towels into strips or carry grasses & weeds (be sure that no pesticides have been used) or use their own feathers. Fresh water must be constantly in supply.

Once the nest is finished, it is usually not long before eggs are laid. The hen will lay an egg every second day until she has 4 to 6 eggs in her nest. She may not start incubating them until the 2nd or 3rd egg has been laid so that the first babies should hatch fairly close together. The first egg will normally hatch about 24 days after the hen starts to incubate depending on how tight she sits.