Egg pigment disappearing and broken egg

[rosemarythyme]

Thank you, I prefer the private breakfast as well, because it's natural. I was just thinking the calcium pill may be quicker, to at least kick start her...and then maybe move to the breakfast

The tablets are probably quicker but I find I get results within a week or so with supplementing calcium via breakfast.

Obviously if you continue having issues even with supplementing, then the original guess of a shelling gland issue is the problem, and unfortunately no amount of supplementing will fix that as it means she's not able to form shells properly.

 

[Rockergirl]

The tablets are probably quicker but I find I get results within a week or so with supplementing calcium via breakfast.

Obviously if you continue having issues even with supplementing, then the original guess of a shelling gland issue is the problem, and unfortunately no amount of supplementing will fix that as it means she's not able to form shells properly.

If it is a shelling gland issues, what do I do? I'm fine not getting any eggs from her. If it is a shelling gland issue will she just eventually quit "making eggs"? or will she continue to make eggs that are a mess and become a bigger problem for her? I assume it's not comfortable for her....

 

[rosemarythyme]

If it is a shelling gland issues, what do I do? I'm fine not getting any eggs from her. If it is a shelling gland issue will she just eventually quit "making eggs"? or will she continue to make eggs that are a mess and become a bigger problem for her? I assume it's not comfortable for her....

Not sure, it's not something I've dealt with before. I suppose the best case solution would be to have a vet put in an implant or something to stop her from laying, but that's not very practical for most keepers. The main concern would be that eventually she'd have eggs breaking inside her, leading to infection.

 

[Rockergirl]

Not sure, it's not something I've dealt with before. I suppose the best case solution would be to have a vet put in an implant or something to stop her from laying, but that's not very practical for most keepers. The main concern would be that eventually she'd have eggs breaking inside her, leading to infection.

Ok, thank you and thank you so much for all your help! I really appreciate it. Hopefully the increased calcium does the trick. She is such a sweet bird, sort of a loner. Very special girl.