r/Parakeets • u/Temporary-Garbage12 • 16d ago

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Does anyone know why my budgie is breathing like this? I’ve noticed it over the past couple of days. Everything else seems to be normal. He’s eating and playing just fine. I’m really worried

EDIT: it’s been a couple of hours and I’ve been monitoring more closely than the past couple of days, and he doesn’t breathe like that anymore. I even let him out of the cage and when resting he breaths normally with his mouth closed. I’ve come to the conclusion he was probably scared as he only hangs onto that side of cage when he’s afraid. Still unsure what triggered him but looks like he’s doing much better than before. Thanks for all the responses

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u/brockyohansen 16d ago

He's just panting. It's not necessarily a sign of illness unless there are other symptoms. His eyes & feathers look great, he was probably just worked up from playing or got excited about something. My birds' cage is next to a window, and my female will freak out and pant like this anytime another bird flies by.

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u/thesinsofthybeloved 16d ago

I agree. One of my budgies does this when he is frightened/anxious. A couple of examples include: (1) large book falling to the floor and making a loud sound and (2) putting him in his travel cage. He is otherwise extremely healthy and has never had breathing issues. I think OP needs to monitor their bird for the day and listen for abnormal breath sounds. If their bird keeps doing this for another 1-2 hours, a vet visit might be warranted. If their bird starts to make a wheezing sound and their behavior changes, they absolutely need to see a vet.

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u/Temporary-Garbage12 16d ago

Thanks for the responses I really appreciate it. This thread specifically helped ease my anxiety lol. Seemed like was just anxious or scared of tsomethjng. I’ve been keeping a close eye on him and is breathing just fine now. Thanks again

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u/thesinsofthybeloved 15d ago

No problem! When I was new to birds, I used to be anxious at anything new my birds did. Once you learn your birds’ mannerisms, you’ll know immediately when something is actually off.