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My parakeet is shaking and opening its beak. Is it sick or stressed?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Bird | Parakeet | Male | unneutered

My parakeet is shaking up and down all the time even though it is warm weather. And also he is constantly opening his beak. Is there something possibly wrong with his lungs? Is he sick?

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Answered By Jessica Desrosiers

Veterinary Technician

Published on August 2nd, 2019

Shivering and beak opening can sometimes indicate stress in birds. Moving Mario to a quieter location, or in an area away from other pets and people and seeing if he feels better may help determine if this is the case. If he seems in severe distress, however, or his symptoms don't improve or worsen, a vet visit is best to rule out any health issues such as a respiratory problem causing his stress.

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    Answered By Todd Cecil

    Veterinarian

    Published on March 18th, 2019

    Thanks for reaching out about Storm. Trembling is concerning as is being hunched in posture. Most avian veterinarians provide heated incubators in the 80-85 F range, to give support. A veterinary visit is recommended if he continues to tremble and be lethargic. Monitor appetite and water consumption. Good luck.

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