when can i expect eggs

[ryan1163]

I have a male show type and female standard they've been trying to mate probably at least successfully once due to hers size she's been in the nest box for days only coming out to feed and play with mojo her vent is enlarged her abdomen is egg shaped her poo is every hour and a little wet and double or tripple the size when can I expect an egg oh she's been like this for 2 days

[ryan1163]

I should add before being asked I've conditioned them both for 3 months lots of fruit veg Cuttle bone mineral blocks and millet egg food and regular flight time both over a year and a half old Ceres in breeding color I've also spoken to my local breeder who has over 60 budgies but he's on holiday so wondered if anyone could give me an estimate there both acting normal playful eating even when she's in the nest box he brings her food how sweet to watch

[BudgiesBuddy]

Every hen is different, but from what you have described, it seems that the egg is only a day or two away.

[ryan1163]

Thanks for the advice just this second he's ontop of her again he seems to know where to put what now

[BudgiesBuddy]

The mating continues even with the chicks in the nest box.