Author Question: Causes of egg binding (an obstruction of the uterus or oviduct by an egg) can be life threatening, ... (Read 55 times)

PhilipSeeMore · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

Causes of egg binding (an obstruction of the uterus or oviduct by an egg) can be life threatening, especially in smaller species. Yolk peritonitis may result if an egg breaks inside the female. Common causes of egg binding include

A. A calcium-deficient diet
B. Lack of exercise and/or obesity
C. Excessive egg laying
D. Infection(s)
E. All of the above

Question 2

Many diseases and conditions can affect beak health in birds. In budgies and finches, abnormal beak growth may result from

A. Liver disease
B. A vitamin D3 deficiency
C. Soft food and/or malnutrition
D. A previous trauma
E. All of the above