Repeated egg laying isn't something a bird simply has to “get on with”.
Captive environments can unintentionally provide strong reproductive cues. In some birds, repeated laying becomes a significant health and welfare problem.
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Captivity can keep signalling “breeding season”
RSPCA Australia's avian-veterinary guidance describes factors such as extended light, high-energy food, nest-like spaces and pair-bonding cues as contributors to reproductive activity in pet parrots.
Repeated laying can exhaust a bird
Some companion birds—particularly species such as weiros—can continue laying far beyond a normal clutch pattern. Repeated reproduction can contribute to serious health problems and warrants veterinary involvement rather than being treated as a harmless habit.
Don't improvise treatment from a checklist
Environmental, dietary and social factors may all matter, and veterinary treatment may be appropriate for some birds. The right plan depends on the individual bird. Removing eggs immediately can also stimulate replacement laying in some circumstances, so get bird-capable veterinary advice rather than applying a generic rule.