Are there ever days when...

[Diana]

Are there ever days when your grey doesn't like any food? (Not even seeds)
We were making such good progress, Charlotte, was eating her veggies (big surprise) and
fruits. Now 2 days ago she doesn't want anything, not even blueberries. She moves away
from her food bowl when I put it in her holder, as if it is poison.
She just wants to sit on me, which is fine with me but I am worried because she is not
eating.
When I go to work today, I will give her some seed (she only gets 1 TBS per day) and another
option, and see if she eats any of it.
On another note is white paper okay for them to shred (like junk mail and such). Her poop seems to be more
white when she shreds a lot of paper.

[kgamblin]

I don't know for sure how to answer your question but there are times when Ruby doesn't seem as interested in her seeds and wants more variety.  I try to give her something she doesn't get very often or I try something new that she hasn't eaten before.  Then she will usually come around.  I'd keep a close eye though you might be better off consulting a vet.

Kathy/Katie/Ruby

[alicat]

hi diana
yes white paper is fine to play with and shred.

with regards to your parrot not eating, parrots are grazers ie theyl eat all thru the day.
are you absolutely sure shes not eating when your not looking?
i can only say what i would do, i would make sure shes eating something , if shes refusing the pellets id give her extra seed rather than have her eat nothing. ok theyr not as healthy as pellets, but if your bird isnt eating the pellets theyr hardly healthy option.
2 days without food for a parrot is a very long time. if you are sure shes not eating when your out the room it be getting her to an avian vet.

[Diana]

UPDATE:

After I came home from work today I saw that she had finished her seeds as well as the 2 strawberries that I cut up for her.
So she is back on track and eating. I made her and I some steamed broccoli as soon as I got home, and she nibbled away at it.
I think I was just over reacting.
Thank you for the replies.

[kgamblin]

Glad to hear that Charlotte is back on track.

[jules]

thats good to hear. i was going to suggest cooking some veggies for her for a change.

also do you let her sit with while you eat your meals? jasper will sometimes sit at the table with me or on my knee and share some cooked foods. this may encourage charlotte to eat more choices.

sometimes jasper appears to go all day and not eat anything. but he must do as he's not losing weight or anything.his poop is more white too when he's not eaten much,dont think its to do with the paper. 

[carol]

iv got that with Peggy at the moment she hasn't eaten properly for days and today she demolished pasta and boiled chicken, so don't worry iv got Georgie what Peggy ,Del (hubby) or myself doesn't eat she does, i have to hide food from her she just eats and eats