Do Cockatoos ever close their mouths

[eagle18]

Yes, I am talking about my cockatoo, Freddy Krueger. He always seems to have his mouth open and last night I could hear him breathing through his mouth. He is playful, eats well, and seems very alert, but the mouth breathing has taken me back. I have had him nine months and have not taken him to a vet. I can't seem to find any vet who specializes in birds in my area. I have a reptile vet I see along with a ferret vet, but I can't find an avian vet.

 

[Scott]

They should, literally and figuratively! Some toos have a section of feathers that cover the lower beat while relaxing.

Is the mouth breathing a new behavior?

It can be hard to find a certified avian vet. Check out this search engine: Association of Avian Veterinarians

 

[eagle18]

They should, literally and figuratively! Some toos have a section of feathers that cover the lower beat while relaxing.

Is the mouth breathing a new behavior?

It can be hard to find a certified avian vet. Check out this search engine: Association of Avian Veterinarians

I think it is. I don't remember him doing that when I first got him.

I took him to the Parrot store where I get my supplies and they said he looked just fine. But they also gave me a reference for an avian vet. I am relieved.

 

[PetoftheDay]

Where in Missouri are you? Hope your again vet reference is good!

 

[eagle18]

Where in Missouri are you? Hope your again vet reference is good!

I live south of St. Louis. I can't believe with all of the bird owners out there that this state has about one vet.