Egg binding? Do I have a problem?

Question

This is a medical issue I have never been faced with, until now. I took in two love birds recently and GreenJeans laid 1 egg late tuesday. Just 1. Previous owner told me they both lay eggs all the time. I knew this was coming because they have been flying around gathering paper. I peeked in on the nest today and still just one egg. Inspection of her vent appears that there is still an egg in there. Cannot see the egg just swelling, no discoloration. about the same size of the egg that is in the nest. She seems okay. She is flying around, have not witnessed a lot of feeding activity. She is perky, seems happy, no drifting, she is not Lethargic in any way. Her flight is a little heavy but she manages it well. How long does it take to get them out? Is it just swelling from passing the egg? Do I have a problem here? Pheonix where are you. :)

The egg will not hatch. It is sterile. The question is EGG BINDING. THANKS!

I am over 200 miles from an available Avian Vet. I realize what should be done. But I would like to know if I am flipping out for nothing.

And I just oiled up her but. Thanks.
CharlieandPichu!

Bottom line is the bird is doing much better than I am worrying about her right now.

Answer 1

Okay, calm down!
I got your email. I;'m here. I have some one on the phone who will help. I'll edit in a minute...
I have a Love bird breeder on the phone right now...hang on,
If you have oiled her vent, you're in better shape than you were. Do it again but it works best if you can see the egg.
okay...cold weather works against them,,,warm up the room, or put a hot pad near her cage. Keep her warm.
Do not help her pass the egg, but apply KY jelly to her cloaca.
Take it Easy on her! do not get too vigorous as you do not want to break the egg internally.
Back again in a minute...

Just keep the room warm. If you have a hot pad use it near her cage.
Call the Vet and see if you can get an emergency appointment. Get ready to pack her up to take her in. If she passes the egg on on the way all the better.
Try and get the room more moist. Raise the humidity. Stema up some water, but be sure and put covers on the pots.
This might be the result of a poor diet. We'll look at this later.
sorry about the bad typing but I'm typing as fast as I can!
Well. I haven't heard any more. I hope the crisis has passed. It's all I can advise from where I am.
I'll be sending positive vibes in your direction. I have faith in you and know you can handle it. I hope things turn out well. I have to get up in the morning...Please email and let me know how it's going.
I have more to tell you about what you need to do to prevent this. I wish you well.
I'll email you tomorrow.
Good Luck...

Answer 2

Well I am not Pheonix, but birthing is not easy for women and so it must be just a difficult for other creatures. Unfortunately, GreenJeans can not tell you if there is something wrong. I would check web sites about Love birds. Also this may sound odd to you but, maybe rub a bit of olive oil on her "vent". It may help her lay the egg. If you know other people that have love birds you could call them and see if they have experienced the same situation.

Answer 3

If the oil and heating the air around her don't work, you can try holding her in some warm water that is deep enough to submerge her vent, but not deep enough that she can drown in it. It can be more effective, but also stressful if the bird doesn't like to be held in water.
I hope things go well.

Answer 4

I have never heard about soaking. Just continue doing what you are doing. make sure she has lots of food and is eating A LOT. Separate her from any other gecko ad provide a laying box. Make sure you have the incubator ready BEFORE she lays her eggs. GOOD LUCK

Answer 5

the egg will hatch in one month or maybey even 3 weeks!

Answer 6

it's called being egg bound, mine died from it!