Reproductive Disorders (Subscribe)
Links
Care of the Critically Ill Breeding Hen
http://www.funnyfarmexotics.com/IAS/2003Proceedings/Romagnano_Critical_Ill_hen.pdf
Discusses egg binding, dystocia, egg yolk peritonitis, prolapsed oviduct, and chronic laying.
Chronic Egg Laying in Single Cockatiels
http://www.holisticbirds.com/pages/chronicegg0503.htm
Provides detail on how to change your bird's environment to make it less stable for egg laying and includes the story of Louise who did not respond to the usual remedies.
Chronic Egg-laying
http://www.vin.com/VINDBPub/SearchPB/Proceedings/PR05000/PR00352.htm
Describes this dangerous condition in certain bird species that can result in death if not treated. From Atlantic Coast Veterinary Conference.
Prolapse of the Rectum or Oviduct
http://www3.sympatico.ca/davehansen/prolapse.html
An emergency requiring an avian vet, usually caused by egg laying problems, where the internal organ becomes inverted outside of the rectal area. From H and D Budgerigar and Cage Bird Society Inc.
Prolapsed Cloaca
http://www.lbah.com/avian/prolapsed_cloaca.htm
Provides the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of this life threatening emergency. Presents photographs.
Reproductive Disorders of the Hen Parrot
http://www.parrotsociety.org.au/articles/art_014.htm
Presents common problems in female birds such as egg binding, prolapse, infections, and peritonitis.
The Reproductive Female
http://www.exoticpetvet.com/caresheets/CareOfOverlyReproFemaleBird.doc
Word document that discusses female anatomy, hormonal and physiologic factors, oviduct impaction, neoplasia, cystic ova, and peritonitis.


