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Problems I Have Faced 
Egg binding is a major problem, which is potentially fatal and must be treated without delay. An egg becomes lodged in the hen’s ovary; and the bird will look sick, sitting in a sorry condition with its feathers fluffed out. Several things, including a shortage of calcium, chilling and immaturity, could cause this condition (lovebirds should not be bred until they are at least 10, preferably 12, months old). A bird suffering from egg binding should be placed in a warm environment (hospital cage) and maintained at a temperature of around 30 degrees Celsius. Smear olive oil carefully on her vent and this treatment should be sufficient to alleviate the problem and the troublesome egg will pass in most cases.
Infertile eggs occur fairly frequently and can be caused by the bird’s immaturity (or perhaps you just have two hens). Alternatively, chicks may die in the shell. This may be a result of dietary deficiencies in the hen, but is more likely to be caused by too low a degree of humidity in the nest box. This can occur in very dry and hot seasons. Facilities for the birds to bathe and an ample supply of fresh nesting material, so that the hen can replenish the nest at regular intervals, should always be available.
Feather plucking is problem that I feel is caused by boredom. Giving your birds something to destroy every couple of days is a great way to keep them amused. Unfortunately the plucking of chicks in the nest is a whole different ball game and the prevention that works for me is lanolin oil. Take the youngsters in question and apply a SMALL amount of oil to the affected area, don’t over do it. Another breeder passed on this tip to me and I share in his success with this method.
If you keep an outdoor aviary, it is easier to invite worms into your stock. Wild birds that perch on the aviary and let their droppings fall inside bring in the worms. Infested birds quickly lose weight, develop poor feathering, and suffer from diarrhea or constipation. Occasionally I treat my birds with Avian Wormout, which is applied to the drinking water but there is no substitute for good hygiene.
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