My recently rescued parakeet has heavy breathing. What's wrong?

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I rescued a parakeet about 1 week ago from people who didn't want her nor was kind to her. She is some tame, anyway, I've noticed she seems to have hard breathing.. Pet's info: Bird | Unknown - Bird | Female

Jessica Desrosiers · Accepted Answer

Heavy breathing can be a sign of a number of things, including stress, changes in temperature, and sometimes illness. Birds do breathe by moving their chests in and out, and it is often more visible than other pets, however if she is heavily breathing, open mouthed panting, or has her wings away from her body those can all indicate stress or distress. If she doesn't calm down after being moved to a quiet, cool location, or shows other signs of illness in addition to the heavy breathing, seeking veterinary care is best. A vet exam is a good idea anyway since she was recently acquired and possibly not in good condition when you got her.

My recently rescued parakeet has heavy breathing. What's wrong?

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