Why is my new male Indian ringneck parrot not eating and dull?

Unfortunately, loss of appetite and lethargy are both very vague, general signs of illness. Issues such as infections, parasites, illness, nutritional issues, etc can all be potential causes. It would be best to keep Kiwi in a warm hospital cage with easy access to food and water to help him remain comfortable, and to schedule a vet visit in person if his symptoms continue so that the causes can be narrowed down and treated.

This is a quite generic but concerning sign. Differentials are many, from gastrointestinal diseases (infection/inflammations often dietary related) to any disease that can spread systemically (causing lethargy for example or fever - which is typical with ''fluffy coat'') like infection, and anything that can cause pain/discomfort. The approach must be logic, starting from offering different kind of food. A check up is needed if inappetence lasts for more than 24hours. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

It can take a day or so for new birds to settle into their environment until they are comfortable enough to eat, drink and resume normal activity. I would make sure they are kept in a quiet, draft-free area to give them a chance to settle in, relax, and get used to things. If they still aren't eating or drinking (or you notice there aren't eaten seeds in their cup-- some birds may not want to eat while being watched at first) after more than a day, or you see visible signs of illness, a vet checkup is best.

Unfortunately, not eating and being listless are very vague symptoms of illness. Anything from being overheated, to having internal parasites, GI upset, underlying illness, etc can be a potential cause. If they have not eaten anything in several days, it is best to seek veterinary care immediately as by the time birds show symptoms of illness they are usually pretty sick. Until you can get to the vet, separating them into warm hospital cages that are kept in a quiet, dark area with easy access to food and water may help, however seeking veterinary care is needed.

Thanks for reaching out about your birds. Since they are new arrivals to your home, it is probably stress. Try offering some treats, as in bread or pasta, in a try to stimulate appetite. If continues to be anorexic, a veterinary visit is recommended. Good luck.

It's possible the baby got a bit chilled from being wet. Making sure he is in a cage that is kept warm, and adding in a heat lamp as needed to help him dry off and warm up may help, as well as making sure he is still eating and drinking. If he continues to weaken, is showing other signs of illness, or isn't improving, seeking veterinary care in person ASAP is best as once birds are showing signs of illness, it is typically serious enough to require care in person.

If Tuki is refusing to eat at all it is best to seek out veterinary care in person. Not eating can be a sign of a number of things including pain, illness, injury, diseases, etc and a complete exam is best to try and find any underling causes for it. It could also be that Tuki is very stressed out, which can also cause feather plucking. Making sure he has access to food and water without other birds blocking him from it, offering some fun toys with tasty treats hidden within, playing a soothing talk show, or even spending time together may all help, however if he appears very ill or still refuses to eat, vet care is needed.