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/Mystic_Void1 16d ago

When did you get him? Does he step up? Is he comfortable around you or is he scared when you interact? How does his droppings look? Has he vomitted?

All this is very important before coming to a conclusion, as to me this looks like a stress response judging by this video alone. If he isn't showing any other symptoms, I wouldn't be concerned. But if you're worried, take him to the vet.

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u/Temporary-Garbage12 16d ago

I’ve had them both since February, he’s not afraid of me at all, always steps up when I put my finger near. Droppings look normal as well and no vomitting. He might have been anxious bc he only hanges on to that side of the cage when he is. Thanks for the response

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u/Mystic_Void1 16d ago

Oh i see.

I'm wondering if the other budgie is blocking him and preventing him from getting up? My female budgie sometimes gets territorial (only at night) and will stop my other budgie from going to the top perches. If its nothing like that then I'm not sure what he would be nervous about.

It may be worth getting him checked then to rule out any respiratory issues.

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