My budgies are panting and opening beaks. Are they too hot? What to do?

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My baby budgies are heavily breathing. They keep on opening and closing their beaks. Sometimes they move their tails up and down too. It's very hot in India around 32 ℃. Are they overheating? What should I do? They are in a wooden nestbox. Please help. Thanks. Pet's info: Bird | Unknown - Bird | Female

Jessica Desrosiers · Accepted Answer

If the area is very hot then your budgies could be very warm. Open mouthed breathing and holding the wings away from the body are both signs that a bird may be stressed from heat. If they are old enough to leave the box, you can try to mist them with some cool water from a spray bottle (spray above them, not directly at them) or place a fan in the room to help create a bit of a cross breeze until it cools down. Making sure the birds have plenty of access to water and a shaded area to rest in can also help them keep cooler.

My budgies are panting and opening beaks. Are they too hot? What to do?

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