Help!!!

Joeythebastard · Dec 23, 2019

80 Year Old male lilac crowned.

Sleeping 90% of the time (last few months)

Fell off perch 2-3 weeks ago panicked

last few days drooped wings, hardly eating, watery waste. Pruning but looking scruffy. Barely talking/whistling.

Can't take to the vets as he gets in to a state that would give him a heart attack.

Any ideas what is wrong and how it can be fixed?:17::17::17:

1oldparroter · Dec 23, 2019

Are you sure of his age? If so, I'd start getting things set up for it to stay closer to the floor and easier to get to. I am sure you will miss him but it just doesn't sound like he has too long to go. jh PS: As you had to ask, you might also get someone to help "you" through this period of time and his eventual demise. jh

GaleriaGila · Dec 23, 2019

I think 1Old is right...

Dearest Joey, I say with all my heart that a vet is direly, direly needed, no matter how upset the bird gets. I know of no adequate assessment or intervention to recommend to you. If not a vet, a breeder or very experienced helper? My heart is so heavy with sympathy for you and your bird that I could cry. The poor little thing. Good luck.

Kiwibird · Dec 23, 2019

80 years old?! Are you certain he’s that old? That is ancient for a small species amazon! They generally live about 50-60 years. I hate to say it, but it sounds like this bird might just be at the end of his very long life and even the best CAV on the planet can’t do anything about that.

If I were you, I would place a call to an avian vet to get their opinion, but I feel the kindest thing you can do is see this old guy through his final days, in peace at home, surrounded by the people and environment he knows and loves. Lots of pets and cuddles if he likes that, talking gently to him, keeping him warm and feeding him his favorite treats. If he is unable to perch, line his cage with soft towels and move his dishes and any favorite toys down there. I don’t think there’s much else you can do for an 80 year old parrot besides provide end of life comfort measures.

Edit: I offer this advice as someone who has gone through this with 2 beloved pets at home who simply reached the upper reaches of their lifespans and who’s bodies were failing beyond what any vet could fix. It can be especially hard when the animal has lived so long for its species to imagine they have reached a point that their time is actually up, but death, after all, is the natural conclusion to life. Extreme longevity in pets can be both a joy and curse for all the extra years you get with them.

YUMgrinder · Dec 23, 2019

Kiwibird said:
80 years old?! Are you certain he’s that old? That is ancient for a small species amazon! They generally live about 50-60 years. I hate to say it, but it sounds like this bird might just be at the end of his very long life and even the best CAV on the planet can’t do anything about that.

If I were you, I would place a call to an avian vet to get their opinion, but I feel the kindest thing you can do is see this old guy through his final days, in peace at home, surrounded by the people and environment he knows and loves. Lots of pets and cuddles if he likes that, talking gently to him, keeping him warm and feeding him his favorite treats. If he is unable to perch, line his cage with soft towels and move his dishes and any favorite toys down there. I don’t think there’s much else you can do for an 80 year old parrot besides provide end of life comfort measures.

Edit: I offer this advice as someone who has gone through this with 2 beloved pets at home who simply reached the upper reaches of their lifespans and who’s bodies were failing beyond what any vet could fix. It can be especially hard when the animal has lived so long for its species to imagine they have reached a point that their time is actually up, but death, after all, is the natural conclusion to life. Extreme longevity in pets can be both a joy and curse for all the extra years you get with them.

That was absolutely beautiful.

wrench13 · Dec 23, 2019

If truly 80, he has loved a long and full life and the steps to be take are to make his remaining ones eased and cared for. Shoot I hope to live to 80 with has much tender care and loving as this guy is receiving. Lover perches, easy to digest meals, a lit of play ( as much as he can take), and lost of love my friend. I would not stress him out except for emergencies ( like the house is afire). What a beautiful end to a long and lovely life for him hopefully). Foot toys he likes, other toys he seems to be interested in.

LaManuka · Dec 23, 2019

Geez at age 80 he's pretty much been around forever, certainly for you! What was his demeanour like prior to the fall from the perch? So many senior birds show absolutely no sign of their age right up until their time comes. If indeed this is his time just keep him as quiet and comfortable as you can, in familiar settings and surrounded by those he loves most. He must have lived an extra-ordinary life!

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