Dummy eggs for birds
Control your birds’ laying with dummy eggs
A female that lays non-stop wears herself out and risks deficiencies. The dummy or fake egg replaces real eggs to fool the brooding instinct: the female incubates a sterile egg, stops laying and recovers, with no unwanted breeding. A simple way to protect her health.
How do I use a dummy egg to stop laying?
As soon as the female starts laying, remove the real eggs and replace them with dummy eggs of the same size and colour. She then incubates eggs that will never hatch and naturally stops laying at the end of the incubation period, instead of starting a new cycle.
Which dummy egg should I choose for each species?
Choose a dummy egg close in size and shade to your bird’s: a small model for canaries or budgies, a larger size for cockatiels or parrots. A smooth, washable plastic egg is easy to disinfect and can be reused from one season to the next.
Our AnimalParadise dummy egg range
- Canary and finch dummy eggs : small fake eggs for softbills, realistic shade and size.
- Parakeet and parrot dummy eggs : medium to large sizes for psittacines, sturdy plastic.
- Multi-size sets : handy assortments to cover several species within a breeding setup.
The AnimalParadise expert tip: Swap the whole clutch at once, not egg by egg: if the female sees her nest emptying, she often lays more to make up for it.
Discover all AnimalParadise dummy eggs to manage your birds’ breeding with peace of mind, with fast delivery throughout Europe.
