Umm?

HalfInsane

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Well, this is definitely on the list of the weirdest questions I've ever asked. Sometimes when Pixel poops, it makes a... whistling noise? That's the best I can describe. Her poops are totally normal, as is her appetite. I'm sure she's fine.... but. What the heck? Is that normal? Is it a bird fart or... something? (I find the thought of a bird farting hysterical). She does really like beans... I don't know lol. Someone explain this to me!
 

Tammy

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Mr. Precious doesn't whistle but I can definitely here the wind resistance like an impending air raid.
 

Mike

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Interesting. I never heard of bird poop whistling before. Since I read your post I've been watching, and no, no sounds at all.

One smiled at me. Does that count?
 

Lukask

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Luna soes the same thing. Every time she poops she makes a unique butt sound. Sometimes when I'm not directly looking at her, this sound is what tells me she pooped. It's actually convenient for cleaning up after her right away.
 
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HalfInsane

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It does make for a good early warning system haha.

There's definitely no smell lol, though I cant say the same for my roommate's cat. Oh Lord. When she lets one go, you know.
 

kc_y0

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Hahahahaha thats funny. My bird does it sometimes too.
 

roxynoodle

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When Merlin passes one of her huge ones from a combination of hormones (huge ovary) and the Bornavirus she can fart quite loudly, and sometimes there is a smell also. But, it helps me know she did it and then I can go clean it up before she steps in it since I have no grate in her cage. I have also heard Rowdy do it a few times lately or she is imitating the sound of one (including in her sleep).

If you see bubbles in the poop that is a sign of gas. Now birds have a very short digestive track so you aren't supposed to hear audible passing of gas, but it's been going on here lately! In 43 years of bird ownership though, it's never happened before. Merlin is a special case though. If you saw what comes out of her sometimes you would understand why she has a gas backup. Poor girl; yesterday it just didn't want to come out and I had to keep getting her out and making her move around until it finally did. Thankfully it landed on the protective cover I put over my lap. She gets another hormone shot this morning so that should help.
 

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i've heard it a lot and don't think it's a problem. all birds i've heard doing that were
healthy. btw, love your pixel avatar. ^^
 

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