My amazon has been quiet and hasn't been eating as much

[Amalthearosemary]

I’m currently staying at my boyfriend’s house and havent been home since the 20th, so my family has been caring for my parrot. I texted my mom to ask how he was doing and she said he’s been quiet and hasnt finished the bowl of food i left for him before i left for my boyfriend’s house. I had only filled his bowl halfway with zupreem natural pellets since i intended on giving him veggies as well but i forgot to give him his veggies before i left. He loves food and usually goes through a bowl of food a day so i find this very concerning. My mom said he did eat a little bit of veggies but i still find his behavior out of the ordinary since he usually eats all of his pellets. Its possible he may be depressed but his eating habits dont usually change when i leave. Im going to try to get back home as soon as possible so i can check on him

 

[rheashard2]

Parrots tend to become sad when their main human flock member isn't around. They can have altered behavior if/when that flock member returns. Is there a way to do video chat for a few minutes a day? Or even speaker phone? That may help. Decrease in activity and food isn't uncommon. The problem is ensuring that it's not a physical problem.

 

[DonnaBudgie]

When are you going home to see him? Are you planning on leaving him there permanently?