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I just bought a Pr of Zebras last night and put them in a 4'x9'x8' indoor Aviary. They are the sole inhabitants for now but they have not touched their food or water. I have a millet stick clipped to a branch and it looks untouched as well. Should I be worried? Will they eventually find the food?

I would give them several feed and water cups maybe one hanging, one on floor but they will take a while to get settled.They wiil get the millet soon

Hopefully their survival instinct will kick in and they will eat and drink. I always worry when I get new birds....I am so afraid they will starve...but they always somehow manage to eat....especially when I am not looking!

They should find the food eventually, but I agree with Bcamp, you need to provide multiple places for both food and water. It is a very large aviary for two little birds, so they may be very timid at first.

This happened every time I add new birds to my aviary. I worry to death...watching them all day. They can go longer than you think. They will eat as long as they can find the food. Keep us posted.

I caught them eating millet today!!!! not sure if they are drinking yet but I have 3 water stations set up so ill keep my fingers crossed

If they are still alive and moving around a lot, I would assume that they are drinking - just not when you're looking

Is the water in dishes or bowls? Some birds have never seen tube-style waterers and take some time to get used to them. I always give new birds both the tube-style waterer, which is what I use, and open bowls of water just in case.