Won't the shaken eggs start to smell?

Question

So far I've removed 8 eggs, 1 every 2nd day as suggested by someone. It doesn't work as the mother just keeps on laying eggs. If I shake the eggs really hard and put them back again, won't it start to smell or break easier? If I do this, can I keep the nesting box with shaken eggs for another 2 weeks? So the eggs won't rot or start to smell when they are shaken? I feel so cruel to do this, but I can't another clutch. I feel sorry for the parents.

Answer 1

Shaking the eggs is not a reliable way to keep them from developing. Boil them and then return them if you cannot find wood or plastic ones.

When she gives up the eggs, then REMOVE THE BOX!!! By keeping it there you are saying that it is okay to breed!

Do not remove the eggs until then!! She will continue to lay to replace them as you have seen.

Answer 2

there are woden eggs you can put in place of the eggs at the pet store. I would be worried about the calcium level in the laying bird too. seperate the birds for a while possibly 2 weeks at most Keeping them within eyesight of each othe though so thye dont start to squalk in lost of each other.

Answer 3

i dont think you schould shake the eggs it will make the mom only want to have more!!! i have 3 parakeets and one of my female laid eggs, she wouldn't stop so i took her to the vet and he said that it was a good thing that i came in when i did because every time she lays an egg it damages her health and sooner of later she would of died!!! so if you havent taken her to the vet you need to beacause this could really damage her!!!!! i hope this info helped you!!!!!

Answer 4

NO. Won't smell unless cracked, and they don't rot quickly unless it's above 80 degrees F. Idle eggs will keep for weeks.

Answer 5

you should remove the eggs and replace them with fakes from a pet shop,

Answer 6

I totally agree with christie. Get rid of the box!

Answer 7

yes i think that they would smell because they would be dead..... I think