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.
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