cordon bleu breathes with mouth open

[kati537]

I recently acquired a lone cordon bleu finch as a rescue. He appears completely healthy, is active, and sings. However i have noticed he will breathe with his mouth open sometimes. His cage area is probably in the mid 70's, and is not exposed to high temps. Could this be caused by air sac mites?

[birdsnreps]

hes prob sick with a respiratory infection or something, best to get him to the vet asap so he can get some meds.

[poohbear]

Go to the Lady Gouldian Finch website and read up on symptoms and cure for air sac mites......good sound advice.
Paul.

[christie99]

Please, take him to a vet for a proper diagnosis, that sounds more like an infection than air sack mites.

[Hicks Chick]

Sorry to hear this:( My male does this at times too.Always when I am fussing inside there cage,maybe your bird is just stressed?Otherwise hes as healthy as a horse!Try and watch when this happens.Good Luck!

[macawlover]

My finches will sit with their mouths open when they're tired/hot. I will sometimes have to walk into the aviary to catch a couple birds or move perches, and this is when they get a bit tired of flying.

[Maui4Me]

The finch could be stressed. Take it to a vet to be sure, but make sure the cage is in a protected area.