huffing/sighing

[EllieTheConure]

Ellie still preforms normaly, eats all her food, plays with her toys, bathes, preens, and chirps ect. however for the past two days i've noticed Ellie huffing/sighing (for lack of better words). it's a little hard to explain but she opens her mouth and lets out a short huff of air, which is barely audible. it's not heavy or laboured like panting. I'm mildly worried because the huffs are frequent and close together. Has anyone else encountered this? and if so did you ever find out what it was? should i take her to a vet? edit: i dont have a video but i'll try to get one

 

[GaleriaGila]

Well... I'd always recommend an aian vet consult.
My first impression is that it might be...
Nothing important
Mimicking somebody/something around her
Some kind of respiratory issue....


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[Vampiric_Conure]

Could be she's mimicking, but I'd vet her just in case. Better be safe than sorry!

 

[EllieTheConure]

Now that i think about it

Well... I'd always recommend an aian vet consult.
My first impression is that it might be...
Nothing important
Mimicking somebody/something around her
Some kind of respiratory issue....


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If none are near you...
Avian Veterinarians

http://www.aav.org/search/custom.asp?id=1803

In my opinion, any of the vets listed here should be better than a regular vet.
International contacts, too.

Thank you so much. Now that i think about it i did have an asthma flare a few weeks ago so hopefully she's just mimicking my wheezing but regardless i found a vet and booked an appointment

 

[GaleriaGila]

You are MY KIND OF PARRONT! GOOD FOR YOU.
I hope you stick around

 

[seniorc]

Ellie still preforms normaly, eats all her food, plays with her toys, bathes, preens, and chirps ect. however for the past two days i've noticed Ellie huffing/sighing (for lack of better words). it's a little hard to explain but she opens her mouth and lets out a short huff of air, which is barely audible. it's not heavy or laboured like panting. I'm mildly worried because the huffs are frequent and close together. Has anyone else encountered this? and if so did you ever find out what it was? should i take her to a vet? edit: i dont have a video but i'll try to get one

My Grey huffs and has done all of his life 33 yrs. It's a sign of affection. I know that 100%. Mine does it only when iam touching him . It's all good. He often lowers his wings at the same time