Hi all,

I purchased a bird back in June. Ever since I got him he has been making a wheezing noise when he breathes, its louder when he gets stressed a bit. ( as when I enter aviary). I treated him with avamectin in quarantine, when I got him. He seems perfectly healthy apart from this noise with his breathing. Does anyone have any idea what it could be? In a human I'd say nervous asthma l.o.l. but don't know the birdy equivalent. if any.

Could be thyroid issues. I would be inclined to cage him up for awhile and administer iodine in his water and see if it makes a difference. Since you would be onto it quickly if you thought it was a respiratory problem I have discounted that possibility

Thanks Kaz.,

I have had the aquarius iodine in the aviary water,( 7 drops a litre) for all birds since I have had him. He hasn't become worse since I bought him but no better either. He's very active eats like a horse, but he's a big bird.

If it was thyroid prob. would there be any other symptoms to look for?