Whay does my bird yawn alot?

Question

I really need this information.

Answer 1

cover the cage at nite try to be quiet. or move him to another.room birds need rest to..My cockatiel chirps around 9 pm. she stays quiet till i take her cover off then chirps .

Answer 2

Could be tired and trying to get more oxygen to the brain (the same way humans do), could have an itchy throat or ear. Since the throat is linked to the ear, a little fluff could be irritating the ear, and just the way people yawn to unpop their ears, it could provide relief. If your bird was preening before it started yawning, it's likely a little downy fluff is at the back of its throat and is itchy. When I notice my birds yawning at a time not around the time they wake up, sleep, or nap, I offer some water to see if it relieves them.

If it persists and seems to be bothering your bird, try calling up an avian vet to ask or make an appointment for a little checkup. You can find one near you here: http://aav.org/vet-lookup

Edit: Thanks for stealing the exact wording of my answer to another person's question regarding their bird's yawning, pygmy puff. Way to be original. This is the question I answered before: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=ApeTqs_MhoQxGoaAYzR2pC8AAAAA?qid=20070312165941AAjNjox&show=7#profile-info-Aie2IGN1aa And I would appreciate it if people didn't plagiarize because frankly, it makes me sick.

Answer 3

maybe it is making the bird beingin bored and tired alot . you should go to the store and get some stuffs for the bird to keep itself busy instead always feeling tired . like you should buy like bird swing set where you can hang it on the cage and have the bird play with it , or even get a bird mirror that has a little bell with it cause i use do had a parakeets they do loves looking their self in the mirror . or even gave the bird some fruits for a snack to chew on . like grape,apple, corn, sun flower seeds .

Answer 4

There are some other reasons for yawning besides the intake of extra oxygen. (People yawn for the same reason - we're tired, our brains aren't getting as much oxygen as normal, so we yawn and take in more.)

A common reason for birds is because there's something in their throat or something that's making the back of their throat itchy, like a little downy fluff from preening. Also, if their ear is itchy as well, since the ears and throat are connected, it may relieve some discomfort. Like when people are on planes and their ears pop, one way to get them unpopped is to yawn.

I usually assume by nature that my birds yawn because of the first common reason. Something itchy in their throat is bothering them, and they can usually get through it fine. Sometimes I'll bring the water bowl up and offer it to them to try and make it easier to soothe their itchy little throats.

Answer 5

According to The physiological theory. This theory claims that you yawn because of low oxygen levels in the blood. Yawning causes you to take a deep breath, stimulating respiratory gas exchange and also the heart and blood flow. Also, according to Arousel theory he may be tired and trying to convince himself 2 stay awake.

Answer 6

Well, didn't want to tell you this, but... Your bird told me that
you're...well, kind of boring.

:)

Answer 7

probably stretching its mouth..maybe talk to a vet? good luck!

Answer 8

Because it's tired...duhhh!

Answer 9

its tired or needs more oxygen!