He started doing often in the past week, he 16 years old.
2007-01-19 02:01:49 · 10 answers · asked by johnnastevens 1 in Pets ➔ Birds
Because he's tired! Seriously, are you sure he is yawning or is he having trouble with his crop? Has he been throwing up? Is he stretching his head out and shaking his neck and head? If he is just sitting there and yawning occasionally don't worry about it. If he seems distressed consult a vet immediately. Birds hide illnesses and sometimes it's too late by the time we notice something is wrong.
2007-01-19 02:19:45 · answer #1 · answered by Sadiesmom 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Maybe he's sleepy?
My Cockatiel yawns a lot after he's done cleaning and preening his feathers just before he takes a nap. We joke that he has fluff in his throat. Also, if I coo at him while he yawns, he will keep doing it to be cute. (It's funny)
If his yawning is something that truly concerns you then I would highly recommend calling up the vet just to inquire if this is normal behavior for a 16yr old Grey who typically does not yawn so often.
The Vet would be the best person to talk to.
2007-01-19 02:08:08 · answer #2 · answered by Samantha 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Repeated Yawning:
Often after preening, a parrot may yawn over and over again. It could be that he's readjusting his crop or that he's gotten a bit of down stuck in his throat. Either way, it's normal. They also yawn when they are tired or after waking up from a nap.
2007-01-19 04:13:41 · answer #3 · answered by professor grey 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have 2 african greys,and usually the the reason for them yawning is they are not getting enough sleep at night.they usually require about 8 or 9 hurs sleep every night
2007-01-19 05:53:14 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Almost all animals have to yawn for oxygen replenishing. It's natural.
2007-01-19 02:08:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
All birds yawn, it's normal. I don't know the exact reason why, I'm sorry.
2007-01-19 02:07:08 · answer #6 · answered by Chihuahua Lover 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
He can either need a little extra air of the air in your house is too dry.
2007-01-19 09:02:36 · answer #7 · answered by birdgirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My Quaker parrot dose that to but he is fine its just because of lack of oxygen.No worries needed.
2007-01-19 02:08:36 · answer #8 · answered by ♥LuV my preppyness♥ 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
lack of oxygen- have you recently changed the cage location or maybe been using the heat more?
2007-01-19 02:05:18 · answer #9 · answered by boobird 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wHO KNOWS,:)
2007-01-19 02:40:59 · answer #10 · answered by jackwalz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋