My parakeet's tummy is swollen and she hasn't laid eggs. What's wrong?

It's possible there could be another egg ready to lay, or Peach could have an egg that is stuck and causing the swelling. Egg binding is a serious issue that should be seen by a vet ASAP to have it treated. If you cannot get to a vet right away, you can check for a stuck egg and gently lubricate the vent to try and get it to come out, however you run the risk of the egg breaking and causing more problems for Peach. In the future, feeding her extra calcium supplements can help as well, however if the swelling continues and she doesn't lay the egg, veterinary care is needed.

Thanks for reaching out about Sunshine and including photos. The abdomen appears swollen, could be egg binding, a mass (tumor) or accumulation of fluid (ascites). A veterinary visit is recommended the sooner the better, as this can develop into something serious quickly. Monitor appetite and water intake. Clean the vent area with warm water if feces accumulates. Good luck.

If Katrin is egg bound she will likely be unable to pass the egg on her own. In most cases, this requires veterinary care as incorrectly trying to remove the egg can cause it to break inside the vent which can lead to infection. If you're already feeding her a proper diet, soaking her bottom in warm water, or using a little olive oil around her vent may help to pass the egg gently without breaking it.

Thanks for reaching out. Providing heat support in the 80-85 F range might give some comfort. Placing her in a small cage in the steamy bathroom for no more than 10-15 minutes might help also. Bleeding for 6-7 days is serious and a veterinary visit is needed. Good luck.

Thanks for reaching out. Continue to keep clean with a warm compress. A veterinary visit is recommended to assess and provide a diagnostics and treatment plan. If a female, egg binding should be considered. Clumped stool in either sex could be due to liver, renal, intestinal and or infectious diseases. A veterinary visit is recommend to assist in a diagnostic/treatment plan. Providing supplemental heat in the 80-85 F range will give some comfort but is not a treatment. Good luck.

Thanks for reaching out about Lola. How do you know she is egg bound and not abdominal (coelomic) fluid? Is she has been egg bound for 5 days, that is serious and a veterinary visit is recommended ASAP. Try placing her cage in a steamy bathroom for 10-15 minutes. Most egg binding could be associated with a calcium deficiency so offering dark greens is important. The environment should be warm, 80-85 F range, 24/7. If she does not lay by tomorrow morning, you should see a veterinarian. Good luck.

Unfortunately, without an in person exam, it would be hard to say what exactly is going on. Egg-binding can definitely cause an obstruction and protrusion like pictured, as can issues with the vent being clogged with stool or underlying illness. If you suspect egg binding, you can try putting her in a warm water bath to help break up any stool crusted to her vent and to help the muscles to relax some to see if she can pass the egg. Since budgie eggs are so delicate I wouldn't recommend trying to remove it on your own as it can easily break inside her. Moving her to a hospital cage that is kept warm and with low perches/easy access to food can also help, as can catching her to help keep her vent clean and free of debris. I would also bring her back to a vet ASAP if the medication given is not helping.