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Back in the Blog!  About Willow....

3/15/2017

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Hello Boys and Girls,
     Do you remember my Alexandrine Parrot named Willow?
She does not have a mate but usually lays one or two eggs every spring. Female birds (like chickens) can do this. The thing parrot owners have to watch out for is that they do not lay too many eggs. This depletes the bird of calcium and can cause disease, broken bones, etc. They can even become egg bound--doesn't that sound uncomfortable?!
     For some reason Willow has laid five eggs this year!!!! This has taken place over a two week period of time. I can take her to Dr. Drumheller, my exotic pet vet for a special shot, but I want to try to avoid that. I have made sure she has a cuttle bone and mineral block in her cage. I did sprinkle some calcium in her food, but I don't want to over do that. (Remember when I gave one of my chameleons too much calcium and "poisoned" him? Reptiles and birds are closely related. It goes back to dinosaur times.)
     You know I feel that if you are a pet owner, you must take care of their needs. Right now my students and I are researching what to do to stop Willow from  laying more eggs. If you research this on your own and find suggestions, send me a note or drop by to see me.
     The kids and I discovered that I made a mistake by removing the eggs from her cage. I did this for years without a problem. This year, however her behavior has been very different. She has been "broody" and stays at the bottom of her cage. She even pulled her night cover into her cage with the last egg she laid. Soooo I put four of her eggs in a dish towel last night (one cracked and I threw it away.) Below is a picture I took this morning of her sitting on her eggs. Look carefully and you can see one egg in front of her. The theory about this is that the parrot will get tired of sitting on them over a 21 day period.
     Let me hear from you. I will post this on my blog when I get a chance. www.robinsonsisland-rles.com
                                                                        Lots of Love,
                                                                        Mrs. R.




14 Comments
Marley
3/15/2017 12:02:30 pm

I am sorry that Willow has laid too many eggs. I hope that leaving her eggs in with her will stop her from laying more eggs.

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caroline
3/16/2017 12:49:36 pm

I hope that willow does not lay any eggs . I hope that moveing the cage helps.

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caroline
3/15/2017 12:13:13 pm

I hope that willow does not have to get a shot.

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bella
3/15/2017 12:17:22 pm

I hope willow will get better . I wish she will stop laying eggs. you are the best tether i have ever had ever had you are nice I no you did not mean to take the eggs dear Bella Griffin

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Payten
3/15/2017 12:21:20 pm

I love Willow soo much I hope she don,t lay another egg she has too many eggs does Mr.Marty get the eggs

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caroline
3/16/2017 12:52:56 pm

I love willow sooo much

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mya
3/15/2017 02:38:31 pm

i really hope she dose not have to get a shot. I hope really hope Willow dose not get sick or hurt.

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aron
3/16/2017 12:44:24 pm

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Makayla
3/16/2017 12:47:02 pm

i am so sorry i hope she dose not die love Makayla..

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aron
3/16/2017 12:55:05 pm

I'm sorry obout willow but Mrs Robinson fix it and she laied 5 eggs untill when Mrs Robinson tooke 1 egg then she laied 1 egg untill she stop laing eggs

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Payten
3/16/2017 12:56:51 pm

Is Willow soft will she let you pet her because i want to come to your house where do you live where did you get big papa because i want a frog where do you get everything Amazon

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Payten
3/16/2017 06:08:09 pm

Tell us if she lays any more please.

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Payten
3/16/2017 06:09:43 pm

I ❤️Willow

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caroline
3/17/2017 02:21:34 pm

I hope that willow does not have to get a shot

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