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minus-squareits_prolly_fine@sh.itjust.workslinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up9·edit-217 days agoBirds have very delicate air sacs. For small birds like that constricting them can seriously damage them and cause issues breathing.
minus-squareLyrl@lemm.eelinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up9·18 days agoI think they lack a diaphragm. It was weird reading in my cockatiel care books that some handling on the neck was fine, but even small pressure to their chest could prevent them from breathing.
minus-squareits_prolly_fine@sh.itjust.workslinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up3·17 days agoThat is correct. :)
Birds have very delicate air sacs. For small birds like that constricting them can seriously damage them and cause issues breathing.
I think they lack a diaphragm. It was weird reading in my cockatiel care books that some handling on the neck was fine, but even small pressure to their chest could prevent them from breathing.
That is correct. :)