r/BirdHealth • u/Classic-Club-3247 • 2d ago

Tail bobbing?

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Is this okay? I also saw him breathing, like his belly pulsated , but he have good appetite
I bought him 11 days ago, im new and very worried

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u/anothercicada 2d ago

I think he's just trying to maintain balance! Looks okay to me, not a professional tho

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u/mirimiremeow 2d ago

Literally me 10 minutes ago to my bird 😂

From my research, tail bobbing is more noticeable that these little twitches and is a very rhythmic up and down movement (about 0.5 to 1cm up down) that happens each and every time they breathe. It's usually accompanied by persistent fluffed feathers, lethargy/sleepiness and sometimes mouth breathing. If your boy is actively eating, being curious and energetic, you're all clear. You can also put them on a completely flat surface and see if the bobbing continues, if it does, it's not a stability issue and could be true bobbing.

You've received permission to rest now fellow anxious bird parent 😅