Posted by Betsy on May 17, 2006 at 20:03:45:

In Reply to: moulting behaviour posted by Parnelli on May 16, 2006 at 12:19:38:

The bobbing tail is not a good sign..it is called "tail-assisted breathing" and
indicates respiration problems which could be a symptom of many illnesses or
conditions. I doubt this is related to moulting, unless the bird was in poor condition
and the moulting just is too much for her to handle. I would increase the heat, and
probably take her to the vet. I know this can be costly, but if she has a respiratory
infection, a simple antibiotic can work wonders. However, there are alot of other
conditions she could have and diagnostic testing gets pricey, but she may well die if
you don't. Is she perching up high or sitting on the floor? Is she eating and drinking?
(Actually, it doesn't mean she is ok, even if she is eating and drinking.) I have lost
birds from delaying vet care when the bobbing tail symptom was present.

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: The bobbing tail is not a good sign..it is called "tail-assisted breathing" and 
: indicates respiration problems which could be a symptom of many illnesses or 
: conditions.  I doubt this is related to moulting, unless the bird was in poor condition 
: and the moulting just is too much for her to handle.  I would increase the heat, and 
: probably take her to the vet.  I know this can be costly, but if she has a respiratory 
: infection, a simple antibiotic can work wonders.  However, there are alot of other 
: conditions she could have and diagnostic testing gets pricey, but she may well die if 
: you don't. Is she perching up high or sitting on the floor? Is she eating and drinking? 
: (Actually, it doesn't mean she is ok, even if she is eating and drinking.)  I have lost 
: birds from delaying vet care when the bobbing tail symptom was present.  


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