My advice:
- He knows where the food is. He could be just nervous about eating that in front of you. I know with my pet store budgies, they didn't start eating in front of me for a while.
- I suggest adding a seed mix to the pellet diet. Many people believe that budgies do well on a seed diet - it is more natural for them as they are seed eaters in the wild. A high quality seed mix, mixed together with some pellets is great.
- Millet is a fatty treat. However, he is a new bird and is probably very scared and lonely. A bit of "bird crack" acts as a nice comfort. Plus, it ensures he does eat.
- When you eventually notice him playing with the toys and eating/drinking from his dishes, I would start trying to tame him. Use the millet as a training tool. Only offer it when he's out of the cage with you so he equates you with good things.
- He knows where the food is. He could be just nervous about eating that in front of you. I know with my pet store budgies, they didn't start eating in front of me for a while.
- I suggest adding a seed mix to the pellet diet. Many people believe that budgies do well on a seed diet - it is more natural for them as they are seed eaters in the wild. A high quality seed mix, mixed together with some pellets is great.
- Millet is a fatty treat. However, he is a new bird and is probably very scared and lonely. A bit of "bird crack" acts as a nice comfort. Plus, it ensures he does eat.
- When you eventually notice him playing with the toys and eating/drinking from his dishes, I would start trying to tame him. Use the millet as a training tool. Only offer it when he's out of the cage with you so he equates you with good things.