Ask Lafeber

Round ball like fatt just above the vent

After mating got this swelling.will it still breed.has been mating many times but no sign of egg laying.also its hard when touhed.not egg bound even stress free…kindly help in this regard

Hi Dilawar,

Breeding females can develop what is called a brood patch, but this usually happens when she has eggs and is incubating them. I’m not sure what you are describing, but the best thing to do is take her to an Avian Vet to find out what is wrong.

Thank you for asking Lafeber,

Brenda