Why is my budgie breathing with mouth open, tail bobbing, and creaky sounds?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Bird | Unknown - Bird | Male | 1.4 lbs
Why has my budgie suddenly started breathing with his mouth open and bobbing his tail and making creaky sounds when breathing?
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Published on April 20th, 2019
Respiratory distress can be caused by a number of things including stress, overheating, or even an underlying illness. If something stressed Romeo out, moving him to a quiet room where he can calm down is a good first step. Making sure he isn't too hot or too cold and the room is well-ventilated, along with providing a bath can also help if he is too warm or overheating. If he continues to be in distress with open-mouthed breathing and doesn't settle down, or you see other signs of illness, seeking veterinary care ASAP is best.
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Published on October 3rd, 2017
the respiratory problem is probably caused by an infection and has nothing to do with the food, you need to take him to an avian vet to get it checked and treated as he will probably need antibiotics.
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