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[-] its_prolly_fine@sh.itjust.works 9 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

Birds have very delicate air sacs. For small birds like that constricting them can seriously damage them and cause issues breathing.

[-] Lyrl@lemm.ee 9 points 2 months ago

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.

[-] its_prolly_fine@sh.itjust.works 3 points 2 months ago

That is correct. :)

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