Yawning continously

[Mr.Bird]

Hey All, Today at about 930 PM Luti was playing with us in our living room. He was sitting on my wife s shoulder and suddenly we found that he continously opening his mouth pretty wide (like yawning) for about 5 - 10 mins…We tried to pet him, talk to him but he would not make a sound… I tried to give him some water and after 15 mins he came back to normal. He started whistling and playing again… Also I notice that when I come home from work or come to check on them from the other room , Spike and Luti or just Luti mostly is sitting on the bottom of the cage… sometime Luti dozes for sometime at the bottom. But otherwise she is as active as ever, playful, her droppings seem normal. Any idea why? I ll b taking her to a vet. But wanted to get it out here for some advise...

 

[waterfaller1]

A visit to an avian vet is definitely a priority. Just some thoughts~Could be an ear infection. Something could be lodged in his mouth. Birds hide their illness. Sitting at the bottom does not sound right. Spike shares a cage with Luti?

 

[waterfaller1]

You posted this almost two weeks ago~ http://forums.avianavenue.com/cockatiel-corner/66809-molting-plucking.html#post1034487 Make sure you mention this to the vet. I will contact Susanne and maybe she can add some thoughts.I am sending positive energy that Luti is just fine.

 

[Anne & Gang]

I agree with Carole..and avian vet visit is in order....while yawning during the day is not abnormal///usually a crop adjustment....continual yawning can be a sign of a yeast infection, sour crop, mega bacteria etc...and sitting on the bottom is either nesty behavior or can also be the sign of a sick bird..I would actually take both of the birds to the vet..asap.

 

[JLcribber]

Continuous yawning can also be a sign that a bird is not getting enough oxygen. It's usually seen in birds that are sedentary and somewhat obese. The fat deposits are putting pressure on the airsac system.

 

[birdlvr466]

It also could mean he has something stuck in his crop. What kind of birds are they? I would take him to the vet sooner than later so they can evaluate.

 

[srtiels]

Rather than everyone speculating....this person needs to just visit a vet.

 

[Daisy's Mom]

Just looking for update... Sending over healing vibes..

 

[Mr.Bird]

Thanks for your inputs. we met the vet yesterday. She checked both Luti n Spike. She said that they were looking fine and has prescribed Luti to be on Baytril just in case there is an infection… I am giving her the intibiotics orally… She seems to be better…