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Finches keeping their mouth open?

Posted: Mon Apr 22, 2013 3:46 pm
by Geronemo3
Hi,
I recently changed the cage of my baby finches as it was getting crowded in their old cage.
They are right now 9 weeks old.
I've noticed that one of them keeps her mouth open every now and than for a few seconds.
Does anyone know what that means?
Are they hungry, scared or angry? (defense mechanism?)
There is food and water already in the cage.

Thanks. :)

Re: Finches keeping their mouth open?

Posted: Mon Apr 22, 2013 8:46 pm
by EyesofFreedom
If they are sitting normal and just have their mouths open a little it can be a sign of stress...

Re: Finches keeping their mouth open?

Posted: Mon Apr 22, 2013 8:50 pm
by Lisa
Finches will do this when they are overheated or scared out of their minds. It sounds like one of them is very nervous with you being so close by.

Re: Finches keeping their mouth open?

Posted: Tue Apr 23, 2013 11:58 am
by Geronemo3
Thanks guys.

I will try to give them more space.