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» Care of the Critically Ill Breeding Hen
   Discusses egg binding, dystocia, egg yolk peritonitis, prolapsed oviduct, and chronic laying.
   http://www.funnyfarmexotics.com/IAS/2003Proceedings/Romagnano_Critical_Ill_hen.pdf

» Chronic Egg Laying in Single Cockatiels
   Provides detail on how to change your bird's environment to make it less stable for egg laying and includes the story of Louise who did not respond to the usual remedies.
   http://www.holisticbirds.com/pages/chronicegg0503.htm

» Chronic Egg-laying
   Describes this dangerous condition in certain bird species that can result in death if not treated. From Atlantic Coast Veterinary Conference.
   http://www.vin.com/VINDBPub/SearchPB/Proceedings/PR05000/PR00352.htm

» Prolapse of the Rectum or Oviduct
   An emergency requiring an avian vet, usually caused by egg laying problems, where the internal organ becomes inverted outside of the rectal area. From H and D Budgerigar and Cage Bird Society Inc.
   http://www3.sympatico.ca/davehansen/prolapse.html

» Prolapsed Cloaca
   Provides the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of this life threatening emergency. Presents photographs.
   http://www.lbah.com/avian/prolapsed_cloaca.htm

» Reproductive Disorders of the Hen Parrot
   Presents common problems in female birds such as egg binding, prolapse, infections, and peritonitis.
   http://www.parrotsociety.org.au/articles/art_014.htm

» The Reproductive Female
   Word document that discusses female anatomy, hormonal and physiologic factors, oviduct impaction, neoplasia, cystic ova, and peritonitis.
   http://www.exoticpetvet.com/caresheets/CareOfOverlyReproFemaleBird.doc