My boy Chico stopped talking for a couple weeks.

Cas27

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So a month and a half ago my father passed away and I’ve been spending half a day every day with my mom. So instead of Chico being let out of his in the morning I haven’t been letting him out till 12:00 or 1:00 so I believe he got upset and stopped talking for about three weeks till the other day he started cursing like a truck driver at my macaw.
 

GaleriaGila

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WOW... my sincerest sympathy.

I wouldn't doubt that Chico picked up on the sadness/stress/changes...

I'm glad he's perking up!
 

Scott

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RIP Gandalf and Big Bird, you are missed.
My deepest condolences for the loss of your father.

Any change in a parrot's routine or otherwise jarring event can cause behavioral changes. You are doing the best you can.
 

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