How do I know if my canary is egg bound?
How do I know if my canary is egg bound? What are the signs of egg binding and dystocia in birds?Abdominal straining.Bobbing or wagging of the tail.Drooping of the wings (canaries)Wide stance.Depression.Loss of appetite.Lameness or leg paralysis (the egg puts pressure on the nerves going to the legs)Distended abdomen. What causes egg binding in Canaries? Soft-shelled or shell-less eggs and other egg malformations resulting from improper levels of dietary calcium, may also lead to problems. Obesity (from a high-fat, all-seed diet or lack of exercise), hereditary factors, old age, and improper laying environment are all other potential causes of egg...