Female aggressive towards male!

[matt_1914]

Hi,

I have had two cockatiels for about 6 months now. I have a female and a male who up until recently got on very well. I didn't get them with the intention of breeding and was sold as two males.

I had a feeling she was expecting eggs so I added a nesting box to the cage. At this point the female became very territorial and started launching herself at the male as soon as he got close to the nesting box.

I have removed the nesting box as unsure what to do as she is very aggressive towards him when the box is present. I have read about males being aggressive but can't find anything the other way round.

Help would be appreciated!

Just to add to date we have had one egg laid then left at the bottom of the cage

cheers,
Matt

 

[sunnysmom]

 

[Monica]

Hens don't typically start sitting until they have 3-4 eggs...

If the female is continuing to be aggressive towards the male and not allowing him to eat, then you may need to separate them.