Egg laying in pet birds can be a serious health threat. This article explains why (and what to do if) your bird starts laying eggs. ... However, female pet birds can also lay eggs, even without the presence of a male. Such eggs are infertile and will not hatch, even if incubated.This happens when a pet bird not meant for breeding or production and often without a mate begins egg-laying activity. This is most common with cockatiels but can occur in other species. Many owners do not know the sex of their bird or that birds without a mate can lay eggs.But males do exhibit 'nesting' behaviour. They will often give their mates company inside the nest box while incubating eggs even though they themselves do not incubate. In many species of parrots, males will directly be involved in feeding chicks and play an important role in chicks' survival.While egg laying can occur in any breed, it is most common in cockatiels, lovebirds, budgies, canaries, and finches. Egg laying can start anytime from 5 months to over 10 years of age. If you find an egg, you want to immediately correct any environmental factors that predispose your bird to lay eggs.

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