Why is my budgie breathing with mouth open, tail bobbing, and creaky sounds?

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.

I'm sorry to hear Jimmy isn't feeling well. Heavy panting, difficulty breathing, or gasping for air are all serious symptoms and very concerning. It would be best to seek veterinary care ASAP especially if he is having difficulty breathing. Moving him to someplace cool and shaded as well as kept quiet and dark may help if the panting is caused by heat or stress, however if he continues to pant, seeking care is needed.

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.

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.

Some tail movement can be normal because birds have to expand their entire chest to breathe in and out, so that could be what you're seeing. If Tangerine is otherwise healthy, just keeping an eye on her is best. However, if she seems to be having a hard time breathing, has any discharge from the nose or mouth, or becomes listless and refuses to eat or drink, this can mean illness which should be checked out by your vet.

Pronounced tail bobbing coupled with a bit of lethargy may indicate respiratory distress or illness. Ideally, Pepper should be physically examined by your veterinarian or an experienced avian vet to diagnose and treat infection or injury. By the time birds begin to show any symptoms, they can be quite ill. In the meantime, keep him warm and as stress free as possible until he sees the doctor. Monitor for additional symptoms such as loose droppings or loss of appetite.

This is a very serious problem in a bird and indicates illness. What you are describing sounds most like an upper repiratory infection or illness. Your bird needs to see a vet right away. Birds are good at hiding illness and are often sicker then you think. Using a small cage or small aquarium (lined in paper towel and have a screen lid) with a heating pad on low underneath, can help your bird out until you get to a vet.