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ecletus

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Question
How can I tell if my parrot is pregnant? She has started acting a little more wild
recently. Is that an effect of pregnancy?

Answer
Birds actually don't become pregnant like mammals do. Once the egg is fertilized, she lays the egg to incubate it. If she is acting more wild than usual, take her to the vet to see if she isn't feeling well as sickness can sometimes cause behavior changes in birds.