Jenday Conure - Strange Behavior

[Cedardave]

Hey...sorry I'm so slow to reply.If her vent doesn't appear swollen that's good.The unusual behaviour is a bit concerning.If she has layed eggs before...has it been more than 2?She may indeed be egg bound or reacting differently since her diet has been upgraded from an all seed diet(lots of oil)...to a pelleted diet with less oils.This could account for a change in behaviour around egg laying.If your not adding calcium to her diet,then start..particularly when she's in the egg stage,as her body will be depleted .Oyster shells are a great source.Heat them in the oven to sanitize..put them in a blender to create a powder..add to morning feeding.You can give a little bit of coconut oil.Im well versed in most things breeding related...but not a vet.If in doubt...your birds life sis at risk if she is egg bound for to long or if the egg breaks inside.If you aren't able to get her to an avian vet...watch carefully at her vent.If there is leakage that resembles a mucus, then she has a broken egg coming out and it becomes vet time immediately...no delays.It doesn't take long once an egg breaks inside for her life to be in immediate risk.I don't mean to make that sound scared...but it is the reality.You know your bird and her behaviour best...when in doubt...vet is the best option.Please keep us posted

[Cedardave]

One further thought...While she is a bit swollen and straining...feed her soft foods.Kale ,broccoli and fruit can aid in a less painful passing out the vent.Dont stress her by changing to many things at once.