My lovebird's eyes changed color. Is this normal after laying eggs?

Female budgies will have a bit of a color change to the cere (colored part above their beak) when their reproductive status changes. it is likely to be a bit brighter or pinker when ready to mate (IE before laying eggs), and then may become more brownish in color when done (IE after laying eggs). As long as she is otherwise acting healthy and normal, this is nothing to worry about. However, if you are seeing any behavioral changes or she appears ill along with the change, it is always best to have a vet take a look.

Typical clutch size for lovebirds is 4 to 6 eggs. The hen will lay one egg every 48 hours until the full clutch is laid. The incubation period is 21 to 24 days. If you don't have a male lovebird, the eggs will be infertile. Remove them after 3-4 weeks or when the hen abandons the nest. Feed a fortified diet with extra calcium which can be depleted from egg laying.

Unfortunately, it would be pretty hard to tell. Birds are masters at hiding any illness before it's too late. It's possible the eye was infected and the infection spread to the body, there was an injury that caused bleeding somewhere, or there was another unrelated illness causing the problem. If you had a vet that was seeing Pretty Bird, they may be better able to give you some answers. If you're having trouble coping with your loss, seeing if your vet offers any grief counseling services, or checking out a site such as The Rainbow Bridge where you can make an online memorial or talk with other pet owners may help provide you with some peace of mind.

Without seeing a photo, it is hard to tell if what you are seeing is abnormal. Some changes to the legs and body such as scaling or darkening pigment can occur naturally and aren't cause for concern. However, if you are seeing any bruising, the affected leg is bothersome or makes standing on a perch harder, or you notice any other signs of illness, then scheduling a vet checkup to rule out any issues is best.

Thanks for reaching out about Peaches. Most parrots lay eggs every 2 days to a certain clutch size (which can vary). So if laying an egg every other day for 4 eggs, that can be normal. If you removed the eggs after each one is posited, that can stimulate more egg laying. Laying this many eggs can be a problems if nutrition is poor as eggs require large amounts of calcium and other nutrients to form, and need to be replaced in the diet. Good luck.

Stress and diet can both contribute to feather health and coloring. As long as your bird is behaving normally otherwise, there is likely no cause for concern. Monitor for lethargy, loss of appetite, loose droppings or excessive feather loss (not due to molting). These are symptoms that should be addressed by your veterinarian or an experienced avian veterinarian.

Beak color changes can occur as a bird ages. If Mr Splitz is otherwise acting normal and healthy, this color change could be normal. If you're seeing any signs of illness, bruising, pain, changes in eating habits, etc, then it could indicate the beak was injured and should be checked out by a local vet.