b&g not eating

[Harleyboy]

HI all.. I have a question.. my b&g is 5months old and has been eating food as well as a night time formula feeding. As of yesterday he doesnt seem interested in the seed and pellets, he did eat formula last night but not as much.. He seems happy and is playing and talking ( mumbling). Juat wasnt sure if I should wait another day or not.. any advice would be great thanks

 

[AndrewH]

In general, weigh him daily and monitor changes. If he starts losing weight, go to the vet asap.

If you haven't been weighing, you might consider a trip to the vet.

 

[HRH Di]

Also, make sure he's pooping. Parrots can be sneaky and eat when you don't see it or can't tell from his bowls. If he isn't pooping, get him checked quickly!

 

[willist]

Sounds like he may not be fully weaned. I would feed him formula 2 or 3 times a day if he will take it. Make sure he has his seeds and pellets available all day as well. Monitor his adult food to see how much he is eating.

 

[JJones1719]

Willist is correct, at 5 months old, your B&G is not fully weaned.
When I purchased my GW at 9 months old and after being on pellets, fruit, veg for months, I brought my GW home. For the first couple of days, he ate just fine, then I noticed that his food bowls are full and very little food at the bottom of their cage. This told me something was wrong. His crop was flat. I took my GW to my aviary vet here in MD, they advised me that due to change, a GW and other Macaws can regress backwards and be dependant on warm formula again. I tried the warm formula but he would not take it. I had to take my GW everyday for 1 week to have him tube fed. After $800.00 a week, I called my Breeder and demanded that she take my GW back to wean him again. I drove from MD to VA and 6 hours one way and after 2 weeks with my breeder, my GW was then weaned. I picked him up, brought him home again, this time, no worries. Be very careful and look for the signs of regression. Thanks Joe

 

[MikeyTN]

I restrain myself from commenting on this one. If your not familiar with birds, don't buy them unweaned! That's all I will say, follow the two post above!!!

 

[willist]

MikeyTN, if you re-read the post you will see Harleyboy's B&G is getting formula at night.

 

[MikeyTN]

MikeyTN, if you re-read the post you will see Harleyboy's B&G is getting formula at night.

I did... it means he's not weaned... most new bird owners doesn't know how to wean a bird. Willie's previous family handfeed him for 7 months and he was their first and only bird experience. I couldn't believe it when they told me 7 months. I've had Willie for 7 years now, he's turning 10 in may.