Egg binding is a common egg-laying associated problem which occurs in female ducks. ... When this happens, it can result in the obstruction of oviposition or cloacal function, due to the presence of the egg in the distal oviduct for longer than it should be.
How do you treat an egg bound duck?
Try setting her in a pan or pool of warm water for an hour. If this does not help, try gently massaging the egg out, continuing to lubricate the cloaca. The last resort, if the egg is exposed, is to put a small hole in the egg and remove all the contents with a syringe. Then you must break the shell and remove it.
What are the signs of egg bound birds?
Symptoms of Egg-Binding in Birds
- Rapid or labored breathing.
- Swelling.
- Constipation.
- Fluffed-up feathers.
- Straining.
- Sitting on the cage floor.
- Drooping of the wings.
- Lameness.
