Hi all! First time poster as I just acquired an African Gray, Lucy, who is 29. She is very sweet but very anxious! Just a small background on the bird - It was my Uncles but he passed away. My mom took Lucy in for the past 2 years but could no longer care for due to the dander even with multiple HEPA filters. Before I took her, she had laid two eggs. One my mom removed and then she had the other, which I kept as I know a new environment can be stress on the bird and I wanted her to have some comfort. Its been about 4 weeks since its been laid, and she still paws it and makes like a crying sound and keeps it under her. Not all of the time. Her day starts with a little attention and cleaning/food. I leave a radio and the TV on while I'm at work for stimulation. She is out of her cage and in the same room as me for about 5 hours of the day. My question is, if I remove the egg, will this cause stress to her? She so badly wants it to hatch, and I feel awful for her. I leave the egg for when I am at work, I thought it would give her comfort. I just want to do right by the bird. My mom seems to think she may be depressed and missing her. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
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