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Dear Jean: I read your posting about this 13 year old Cockatiel who is passing malformed eggs. This is a common problem in Cockatiels. I generally do a complete baseline workup (CBC, fecal, x-ray) and then start the bird on extra calcium (a liquid I send home called Calciquid) and I often will start treating these birds with a monthly hormone injection called Lupron. The Lupron causes her to stop going into a reproductive cycle every month. I am concerned that she is quiet and that she is sometimes on the bottom of the cage. She may need some fluids and a calcium injection to get her through this cycle. You can ask your vet about putting her on extra calcium at home and getting the Lupron injection. I don't blame you for not wanting to put her through any difficult procedures. The Lupron injection is not invasive or difficult for her. I would discontinue the tea since it made her vomit. I would try to get her seen today if possible since she is lethargic and at the bottom of the cage. I hope this is helpful. Please let me know if you have more questions about this. Best wishes.

Expert:	Dr. Angela
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Answered:	10/27/2008

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8 years private practice in small animal and exotics