So my cockatiel had life saving surgery due to being egg-bound a year ago. Since then we've done everything we can to discourage her being hormonal but it's not working. Even the implant didn't work. She successfully laid eggs in December after the surgery so I know she can do it, but I don't want to encourage it by any means.
I'm worried that she might have an egg right now. Her vent is slightly swollen, stomach looking slightly bigger, and she's just trying to mate 24/7.
If I keep shooing her away from nesting places will this cause any issues? Do I need to leave her alone to nest to get rid of this egg if she has one, or should I keep trying to keep her out of nesting spots?
I'm worried that she might have an egg right now. Her vent is slightly swollen, stomach looking slightly bigger, and she's just trying to mate 24/7.
If I keep shooing her away from nesting places will this cause any issues? Do I need to leave her alone to nest to get rid of this egg if she has one, or should I keep trying to keep her out of nesting spots?