petrik1 Posted September 27, 2012 Posted September 27, 2012 (edited) How old are your parots? I'd like to know it. My friend had had grey a he died las week. She is very very sad because she lost her honey. He was 8. Other owner had got grey. He died when he was 9. My grey is four. Is it true that thay live so shortly? I thought that they live about fifty sixty years. Edited September 27, 2012 by petrik1 gramatical mistake
Sarasota Posted September 27, 2012 Posted September 27, 2012 Sondheim is almost three. Burt is about thirty.
CLB Posted September 27, 2012 Posted September 27, 2012 They are capable of living 50-60 years. Shadow, my CAG is 8, my Panama Amazon and Green cheek are just babies at 5 and 6 months.
kins2321@yahoo.com Posted September 27, 2012 Posted September 27, 2012 Sophie my grey, is 12, Kiki a little younger, Sunny my rescue, we have no idea! Nancy
Timbersmom Posted September 27, 2012 Posted September 27, 2012 Timber (TAG) is supposed to be about 5. He is a rehome, so I will never know for sure. All I do know is that he is an adult and not a baby! If you are concerned, there are things you can do to help your bird live a long life. See the threads about diet, lighting, etc. If you have already done so, I apologize, but you never know. Birds, like people and other pets, can die before their time from disease, genetic defects etc. I just pray over Timber daily and do all I know to do to give him what he needs to thrive.
judygram Posted September 28, 2012 Posted September 28, 2012 Josey is 6 years old and yes their life expectancy is 50+ years or more but a lot of things factor in like with us humans as some people die young because of poor nutrition and living habits. There are also medical reasons for some just as humans have diseases and illnesses that shorten life so you want to ensure that you are providing optimal nutrition, proper exercise and enough sleep time to give them the best chance at a long life.
murfchck Posted September 28, 2012 Posted September 28, 2012 (edited) You said it Judygram and Timbersmom! I have a 20yr old and one almost 6 yr old grey, both rehomed so i have to trust what i was told. I also have 5 and 7 yr old macaws! Edited September 28, 2012 by murfchck
Ray P Posted September 28, 2012 Posted September 28, 2012 My CAG will be eleven in December and my amazon is going to be or is 17 years old.
Parrot Lady Posted September 28, 2012 Posted September 28, 2012 Brandi is still young she has a long ways to go she is 6 months old , my oldest bird is Opey he is 4 years old
thenabrd Posted September 28, 2012 Posted September 28, 2012 kallie is almost 4 years old and athena is 9 1/2 years old!
Greywings Posted September 28, 2012 Posted September 28, 2012 So many things are toxic to these birds any room fresheners, some candles, teflon non stick cookware pesticides on fruits & veggies or sprayed around your home. Some crockery also can contain Lead or Arsnic in levels that are enough to affect them way before us. High fat high sodium high sugar foods can do damage to the liver, kidneys and heart just like us. With out having a a Veterinarian do a post mortem exam it is difficult to know if these birds carried an infection, had a genetic heart defect or were poisoned by something they are, breathed in or chewed on including their cages as some are made with ingredients containing lead or zinc. One of my Greys is 24 -25 years old now 2 of them are less than 4 yrs and one is unknown.
Jayd Posted September 28, 2012 Posted September 28, 2012 so many things are toxic to these birds any room fresheners, some candles, teflon non stick cookware pesticides on fruits & veggies or sprayed around your home. Some crockery also can contain lead or arsnic in levels that are enough to affect them way before us. High fat high sodium high sugar foods can do damage to the liver, kidneys and heart just like us. With out having a a veterinarian do a post mortem exam it is difficult to know if these birds carried an infection, had a genetic heart defect or were poisoned by something they are, breathed in or chewed on including their cages as some are made with ingredients containing lead or zinc. One of my greys is 24 -25 years old now 2 of them are less than 4 yrs and one is unknown. amen...........................................................................................................
kins2321@yahoo.com Posted September 29, 2012 Posted September 29, 2012 Remember guys.... no matter how old or young they are, it is important to establish homes for them, if something happens to you. It doesn't matter, how old or young you are! Take care of this. It is important. My gang have a home with friends, until kids are established in their careers and can take their babies. Sunny and Sophie go to Ryan, Kiki goes to Sean. Nancy
aerial.2000 Posted September 29, 2012 Posted September 29, 2012 marco is just a baby ... 9 months old ... ALMOST her birthday !!!!!!!!!!!! shes a xmas baby! well the 23rd
Wingy Posted September 30, 2012 Posted September 30, 2012 Jake hatched on April 3. He is not quite 6 months old. I can't find anything to back it up by my vet said that the critical times are within the first year, year 3, 5 year increments beginning at age 5, and 3 year increments beginning at age 20. What she calls critical years are when she likes to see her patients twice a year instead of once. She probably told me why that is but I cannot remember now.
kins2321@yahoo.com Posted September 30, 2012 Posted September 30, 2012 She sounds like a good vet. Nancy
judygram Posted October 6, 2012 Posted October 6, 2012 My Ozzy is 35ish. She is a Congo A.G. Wow that is about the oldest one we have here, have you had her all that time or is she a rehome or rescue? Please tell us more about yourself and Ozzy, why not introduce yourself in the welcome room and indulge us with all about her.
Dave007 Posted October 6, 2012 Posted October 6, 2012 Historical---1947 http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v50/DaveVP/TAXIDERMY.jpg
petrik1 Posted October 6, 2012 Author Posted October 6, 2012 To Treesx4: Have You got any photos or videos? I'd like to see her. And congratulation.
petrik1 Posted October 6, 2012 Author Posted October 6, 2012 It is a rough Historical---1947 http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v50/DaveVP/TAXIDERMY.jpg
Treesx4 Posted October 8, 2012 Posted October 8, 2012 To Treesx4: Have You got any photos or videos? I'd like to see her. And congratulation. I'm going to add some to my profile:)
petrik1 Posted October 10, 2012 Author Posted October 10, 2012 Thx for pictures of Your parrot. She is nice. How long is she with You?
Treesx4 Posted October 11, 2012 Posted October 11, 2012 She is with us forever! My boss gave her to me. We love her! She did lay another egg the other night. The first one we found in the bottom of the cage, ao we took it out. This one is in her birdhouse and she won't let us near it. Hope she gets tired of it soon. Do not know how long it takes for it to start smelling bad.
petrik1 Posted October 14, 2012 Author Posted October 14, 2012 Interesting. I wish her good luck and strong health and You are happy family.
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