Could be eating while you are not looking - thats not unknown. Best thing is to get a small digital kitchen scale and weigh every day at the same time, after the big morning poop. Record the results. A drop of more then 2-5% - thats cause for a vet trip.
What Wrenchie said!
Meanwhile, here are some notes and references you might like.
They need veggies, legumes, grains... pellets are a good staple. Seeds are only a treat in my house. Here's what I've used for 40 years with the same bird.
www.harrisonsbirdfoods.com
I feed Harrison's, supplemented by fresh healthy treats. My first, and later, my current avian vet recommended it. My bird loves the pellets now, but to get him converted, my avian vet suggested putting pellets out all day, and putting seeds (his old diet) out for two 15-minute periods a day. That would sustain him but leave him hungry enough to try new stuff. I presume the same technique could be used to get him to eat other healthy stuff, like fruits and vegetables! My guy was eating pellets in a couple of days, and now I can feed a good variety of other stuff, knowing he has the pellets as a basic. Pellets are out all day... fresh treats a few times a day. I also like Harrison's via mail because I never have to worry about out-of-date products.
Another couple of ideas...
My ol' man is an athlete and health nut. He actually EATS all the good stuff, so it's always around. I find that tossing various stuff into the food bowls at random is good... the variations and differences seem to stimulate curiosity and attention.
The other idea... if you can stand it (lol) EAT the stuff in front of the birds, yes. That encourages them. I have also found that if my ol' man eats stuff in front of the bird, the bird WANTS it for himself. Kinda a rivalry thing!
Since you're a new parront, I'll just drop a note about avoiding teflon pans, which can be lethal to birds if overheated.
I'm glad you're here. Lots to learn and share and enjoy!
Certified Avian Vets
abvp.com
If none are near you...
Avian Veterinarians
In my opinion, any of the vets listed here should be better than a regular vet.
International contacts, too.
If none are near you, maybe you could call and ask for a recommendation for somebody in your area.
And... sometimes, distant vets will offer brief thoughts or advice...
Or... sometimes I find a place to start just by Googling "avian veterinarian near ((your location))"
Or maybe a local breeder might help... again, maybe Google?
Meanwhile, here are some notes and references you might like.
They need veggies, legumes, grains... pellets are a good staple. Seeds are only a treat in my house. Here's what I've used for 40 years with the same bird.
HARRISONāS BIRD FOODS ā CERTIFIED ORGANIC BIRD FOOD
See what's new at Harrison's Bird Foods: Certified organic, non-GMO diets for birds. Nutritionally complete for all life stages.
www.harrisonsbirdfoods.com
Another couple of ideas...
My ol' man is an athlete and health nut. He actually EATS all the good stuff, so it's always around. I find that tossing various stuff into the food bowls at random is good... the variations and differences seem to stimulate curiosity and attention.
The other idea... if you can stand it (lol) EAT the stuff in front of the birds, yes. That encourages them. I have also found that if my ol' man eats stuff in front of the bird, the bird WANTS it for himself. Kinda a rivalry thing!
Since you're a new parront, I'll just drop a note about avoiding teflon pans, which can be lethal to birds if overheated.
I'm glad you're here. Lots to learn and share and enjoy!
Certified Avian Vets
Find an ABVP Specialist - American Board of Veterinary Practitioners
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abvp.com
Avian Veterinarians
In my opinion, any of the vets listed here should be better than a regular vet.
International contacts, too.
If none are near you, maybe you could call and ask for a recommendation for somebody in your area.
And... sometimes, distant vets will offer brief thoughts or advice...
Or... sometimes I find a place to start just by Googling "avian veterinarian near ((your location))"
Or maybe a local breeder might help... again, maybe Google?
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Well, I caught him eating and he looked at me in shock and ate in front of me twice after that but he doesn't eat much when I'm in front of him and as for drinking water, I put a mark on the water to see if it will decrease or not, but I think it hasn't decreased since then, so I took one of the food plates and put water in it and made it close to him, I'm worried because he almost doesn't move in the cage, he sits on the food plate and makes himself fluffy and looks as if he's sleepy. I have to change food a lot because he defecates on it, and when I get my hands in this makes him anxious and flutters in the cage and this is almost the only time he changes his place
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I put some pomegranate seeds and hung an arugula stick, I tried to choose attractive colors,and he once ate after my brother and I ate in front of him, although it was not the same type of food, I don't know if eating in front of him is the reasonWhat Wrenchie said!
Meanwhile, here are some notes and references you might like.
They need veggies, legumes, grains... pellets are a good staple. Seeds are only a treat in my house. Here's what I've used for 40 years with the same bird.
I feed Harrison's, supplemented by fresh healthy treats. My first, and later, my current avian vet recommended it. My bird loves the pellets now, but to get him converted, my avian vet suggested putting pellets out all day, and putting seeds (his old diet) out for two 15-minute periods a day. That would sustain him but leave him hungry enough to try new stuff. I presume the same technique could be used to get him to eat other healthy stuff, like fruits and vegetables! My guy was eating pellets in a couple of days, and now I can feed a good variety of other stuff, knowing he has the pellets as a basic. Pellets are out all day... fresh treats a few times a day. I also like Harrison's via mail because I never have to worry about out-of-date products.HARRISONāS BIRD FOODS ā CERTIFIED ORGANIC BIRD FOOD
See what's new at Harrison's Bird Foods: Certified organic, non-GMO diets for birds. Nutritionally complete for all life stages.
Another couple of ideas...
My ol' man is an athlete and health nut. He actually EATS all the good stuff, so it's always around. I find that tossing various stuff into the food bowls at random is good... the variations and differences seem to stimulate curiosity and attention.
The other idea... if you can stand it (lol) EAT the stuff in front of the birds, yes. That encourages them. I have also found that if my ol' man eats stuff in front of the bird, the bird WANTS it for himself. Kinda a rivalry thing!
Since you're a new parront, I'll just drop a note about avoiding teflon pans, which can be lethal to birds if overheated.
I'm glad you're here. Lots to learn and share and enjoy!
Certified Avian Vets
If none are near you...Find an ABVP Specialist - American Board of Veterinary Practitioners
Find a Specialist ABVP Diplomates have proven knowledge and expertise above and beyond what is required to practice veterinary medicine. Beyond that, they have earned the privilege to specialize in the treatment of one or more categories of animals. Diplomates are in 49 of the 50 US states...
Avian Veterinarians
In my opinion, any of the vets listed here should be better than a regular vet.
International contacts, too.
If none are near you, maybe you could call and ask for a recommendation for somebody in your area.
And... sometimes, distant vets will offer brief thoughts or advice...
Or... sometimes I find a place to start just by Googling "avian veterinarian near ((your location))"
Or maybe a local breeder might help... again, maybe Google?
Birds are flock animals so they can enjoy eating together with you! Itās very stressful for them to move to a new home and they can take weeks or even months before they really get comfortable. Make sure your new bird isnāt in a cold or drafty spot in the house. That could be one reason for fluffing up. Itās good that he is eating. Likely heās eating more and you just donāt see him doing it. Small birds donāt drink a lot of water so you may not see the level go down ( but always refill it with fresh water every day). My little budgies get a drink first thing in the morning but I rarely see them drink throughout the day. Hopefully your new bird settles in soon. Be patient and gentle and he will slowly learn to trust you 
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I cover the cage from all sides at night except the front side and in the morning I open it from the front and the right side because it's next to the window and I want him to see the light of sun from it, there are window but i don't open it much So I think the temperature is right and yet I often see him shivering and staying fluffy, unless he is careful of our movements, I play him the sounds of cocktail birds from YouTube videos Because I read that he might calm down And he interacts with it mostlyŲI want to know if I should stay around him a lot so that he doesn't feel lonely or move away to get used to the placeBirds are flock animals so they can enjoy eating together with you! Itās very stressful for them to move to a new home and they can take weeks or even months before they really get comfortable. Make sure your new bird isnāt in a cold or drafty spot in the house. That could be one reason for fluffing up. Itās good that he is eating. Likely heās eating more and you just donāt see him doing it. Small birds donāt drink a lot of water so you may not see the level go down ( but always refill it with fresh water every day). My little budgies get a drink first thing in the morning but I rarely see them drink throughout the day. Hopefully your new bird settles in soon. Be patient and gentle and he will slowly learn to trust you
I would do both; spend some time sitting quietly and talking to him but also give him a little time alone where he can relax.
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