My african grey parrot wont eat?

Question

my african grey has suddenly stoppped eating everytime i put him something in his bowl he picks it up in hand fulls and dumps it into the bottom of the cage ive tried him with all his favourite treats and diffrent food but no joy he has been like this for 2 days now he is otherwise still his churpy self but just wont eat

Answer 1

These birds are very sensitivity with a slight change in the routine she/he may dislike.This could be one reason it has stopped . These birds are very intelligent as well and if bored or frustrated this also could be a reason.It needs at least 3-4 hours a day out of the cage, plenty of toys to play with and investasgate with, and a change at least once a week bring new toys in and remove the old and replace old with next change. Could be its had to much citrus fruits this can make ill from to much iron. Then again maybe he/she dislikes the food you are offering. Try something new for this bird.Offer her some warm soft foods such as sweet potatoes (boiled), rosted

/steamed squash, boiled eggs, cooked chicken, steamed/boiled broccoli or other fresh fruits she/he hasnt had for a while. This bird needs to eat if she/he wont you may have to have it checked out to be sure ther is nothing wrong with it so it wont die.

Answer 2

I would suggest taking him to an Avian Vet, that is not normal, I know you recognize that since you posted a question about it. Not eating is a sign of illness. Best of luck.