Well, I have an update, but its not a good one.

The tiels still weren't sitting on the egg that much, but they were once in awhile. It was so cute seeing Muffin roll it between her legs and just sit.

Last night, I noticed their 'nest area' looked a little dirty, so I decided to change the newspaper. I picked up the egg, and put it in a small plate on the side. As I was cleaning, Muffin came and rolled it a little. The egg went crashing down and broke.

I could not believe it, but I was crying. I felt terrible that she lost her first egg in 8.5 years, and can't help but feel its my fault, because I moved it to clean up. Muffin looked devastated, and that made me cry even more. She was looking for it last night.

I've been feeding her cuttlebone, spinach, parsley, and carrots, so that she has enough calcium in case she lays another one. Do you think there's a possiblity that she will have more?

I know this was not meant to be, but it still breaks my heart. The little egg was so cute, and even after it broke, it had the cutest little yolk and egg white. I don't know if it was fertile or not...it was only two days old.

I'll let you all know if she lays another one. Thanks for the advice everyone. The tiels seem to be playing around again...so I hope they're not too upset. Should I leave the 'nest area', so that she has a covered/soft place to lay an egg, incase she has some more? I keep debating with whether or not I should keep it. A part of me things she might need it. Another part of me thinks it will keep reminding her of the lost egg.