Chronic egg laying

While a single specific cause is unknown, chronic egg laying is believed to be triggered by hormonal imbalances influenced by a series of external factors. or the presence of a dark, enclosed space (such as a cupboard or space beneath furniture) in which the bird in question can hide and is not a conscious decision. Removing the eggs from a bird demonstrating this behavior may make the problem worse by inducing her to lay even more eggs. ==Treatment==

Unlike cats, dogs, and other pet mammals, parrots are not routinely neutered. Although it is possible to spay a female parrot, it is a difficult and dangerous procedure that is seldom performed except in extreme circumstances. Instead, treatment and prevention of chronic egg laying behavior involves behavioral modification and environmental changes. Such changes may include: • Shortening the parrot's perceived day length by putting her to bed early, giving her 12 hours of uninterrupted sleep • Denying her access to dark, enclosed spaces • Separating her from any birds to which she appears to be bonded in a sexual manner • Discouraging sexual behaviors from the bird towards humans or favored objects • Regularly changing around the layout of her cage • Permitting the bird to continue sitting on her eggs until she loses interest if she has already laid a clutch and then stopped Hormonal treatment, such as injection of leuprolide acetate (Lupron) or a deslorelin implant placed beneath the skin, may cause the egg-laying to cease, but does not resolve the underlying cause of the behavior. ==References==