Cockatiel Huffing?

[GabeCast]

I just got my first cockatiel, and he huffs. Not sure how to explain it, but it's kind of like a quick sigh. He opens his mouth and makes this noise. I know it's not hissing, because I've seen him his, and other cockatiels hiss before, and it's different, he doesn't charge anyone when he makes this noise, nothing like that. He just lets out air very quickly. I don't think it's a breathing problem. He made the noise when I first brought him home, he was sitting in his cage huffing. But just today I was taking a picture of him and he did it again. I'm not sure if it means he's scared, annoyed, or angry. Or if it's just the way he breathes some times? Anyone else's bird do this? What does it mean?

 

[camelotshadow]

Could it be crop adjustment? Usually there is no sound with it but it looks like they are having trouble breathing.

Since you just got the bird a well bird exam is recommended.

 

[GabeCast]

Hmm. I'm in the process of setting him up with an avian vet. We'll see what they say.

 

[Tiel Feathers]

Maybe you can try to get a video? Does it look like he is yawning?

 

[Lady Jane]

Difficult to tell without a video.

 

[GabeCast]

I can try to get a video next time he does it.

 

[Cberry77]

I too have a huffer.Still don't know why but doesn't seem to be neg behaviour.Mine is out of cage w his friends.They look at him like he's nuts.Plz tell me u found answers.

 

[AviMom]

Found this on youtube. Does it sound like this?

 

[Cberry77]

Yes! But Finn does a deeper slower version,what do they say about it?