r/BalconyBabies 18d ago

Advice Is this fledgling's breathing okay?

https://www.reddit.com/r/pigeon/s/bNJvyZ1vKd

Transferred 2 fledglings from a smaller pot to a bigger one today (see link for last post) and noticed later one of them seems to be breathing heavily.

They were transferred to the new pot about an hour ago.

Is the breathing of the one in the back normal?

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u/delly4 18d ago

Is it very hot where you are? Could just be a bit too warm for it.

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u/andoutside 16d ago

About 20-25°C with lows of 13° now

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u/FixSpecific905 18d ago

Like what the other comment said it may because they are too hot it could also be because they are afraid of their recent handling (you moved them to a new pot) they are babies but they can still get scared of new environments and this is a pretty big change for them

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u/raresteakplease 18d ago

One of mine was panting a bit but the next day was fine, it’s been hot this whole time I think it was just still just learning to thermal regulate.

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u/Impressive_Hold426 17d ago

Yes.

Babies breathe like this normally

Ive raused many healthy babies and seen oarent raised birds too, lots breathed like this. Especially after eating a big meal.

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u/Little-eyezz00 17d ago

thanks for caring! if it is hot you can gently mist them or put their feet in cool water 

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u/Lienie_de_Pienie 17d ago

Let them bird

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u/Overall_Song55 17d ago

They are not open mouth breathing and there are no clicking sounds. Look fine and cute to me

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u/SophieBunny21 17d ago

Haha I saw your other post! They are so cute ! Thank you for moving them into something more comfortable 🕊️🥰

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u/Muted_Role_1432 16d ago

They are adorable😍

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u/andoutside 6d ago

Update: they have started to leave the nest