I'm unsure about parakeets, but I have a jenday conure (1/2 size parrot) who lays eggs a few times a year (unfertilized). From the time I can see the obvious bulge on her belly showing the egg, she often takes 4-5 days to lay. This includes strange sounds that show her straining and pushing.
Quick-write: (focused free-writing) a writing-to-learn strategy used to activate prior knowledge, students write for one minute on a topic given to them by the teacher after which the teacher and class discuss the topic.
swift. adj. swiftÂ·er, swiftÂ·est. 1. Moving or capable of moving with great speed; fast.See Synonyms at fast 1. 2. Coming, occurring, or accomplished quickly: a swift retort.wift. 1. moving or capable of moving with great speed or velocity: a swift boat. 2. coming, happening, or performed quickly or without delay: a swift decision. 3. quick to act or respond.