Archie

[Nickyb]

Hi my name is nicky i have a 9 mts old Derby parrot he was untame when i got him 3 mts ago but now he while fly to my hand take sunflower seed from me but 3 days ago I change his food to lease sunflower as this was all he would eat he has now lost weight and doesn't seem his hat should i do please

 

[Jen5200]

Hi and welcome! Not sure where you are located in the world - but if it’s possible to take him to an avian vet, that would be where I would start (weight loss in a parrot is worrisome). Sounds like you are making good progress on bonding with your guy though!

What was his diet before you made changes? And what are you switching him to? Sometimes it can help to make changes more gradually. Also, they don’t always see everything as food, and you may need to show him that it is food (often by eating it in front of them). Does he eat any vegetables or fruit?

I’m sure others will add more soon.

 

[Scott]

Welcome Nicky and Archie! Not familiar with Derby Parrots or whether they have unique eating requirements.

Sunflower seeds are best for occasional treats only and used for motivation or reward. The Parrot Food, Recipes, and Diet forum has excellent advice to prepare a healthier diet. A few helpful threads:

Parrot Food, Recipes and Diet - Parrot Forum - Parrot Owner's Community
Great place to begin: http://www.parrotforums.com/parrot-...7-converting-parrots-healthier-diet-tips.html

 

[Flboy]

Hi and welcome! If your guy was on mostly sunflower seeds, I would expect him to slim down a bit

 

[Ellie777Australia]

Hi my name is nicky i have a 9 mts old Derby parrot he was untame when i got him 3 mts ago but now he while fly to my hand take sunflower seed from me but 3 days ago I change his food to lease sunflower as this was all he would eat he has now lost weight and doesn't seem his hat should i do please

Welcome to the forum Nicky and Archie your Derbyan Parakeet. Derby's are dimorphic like my darling Eclectus. The Derby and Ekkie male/female beaks are similar and both lovely. Do you have any pictures of Archie to post? We love pictures.


Hopefully you have accessed Scott's link on diets/recipes for parrots. Please let us know if you have any questions. Derby's are very intelligent and curious. Maybe Archie may enjoy a fruit and vegetable kabob hung in his cage. This may make him curious enough to 'explore, taste, sense' new food.


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