Why is my budgie tail bobbing, fluffed, and breathing hard?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Bird | Parakeet | Female
Why does my budgie keeps on bobbing it's tail up and down, fluffed her feathers, and opening and closing it's mouth? There are no avian vet around us, What will we do?
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Published on April 9th, 2019
The tail bobbing, opening and closing mouth may be indications of respiratory difficulties. This may bebdut ot infection (bacterial, fungal or parasites) or trauma. The fluffed feathers, when taken with other symptoms may further point to potential illness. Ideally, she should be physically examined by your veterinarian for diagnosis and treatment. Birds are quite adept at concealing illness or injury so by the time they start to show symptoms, they may be very sick.
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Published on February 1st, 2020
These are classic signs of respiratory disease. You will need to get him to a vet for an exam and to get some antibiotics/other treatment. ( https://brookfallsveterinary.com/pet-library/bird-articles/respiratory-disease/ )
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