Alex is going to be 18 in April.

bug_n_flock

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:eek: I know that isn't super old for a parrot, or even for a tiel, but it boggles my mind anyway. How can the little bird who preened my hair at the pet shop as I decided between other birds until I realized the decision had been made for me, be turning eighteen years old? Seems like just yesterday he squeaked at me for the first time, the way he does all sweet and soft and quiet when you get the scritches just right. It blows my mind that it was so long ago. But when I think about it, Alex is there in most of my memories. He is only 11 years younger than I am, and he was the third bird I ever had. My parents bought him for me about a week after my precious first ever bird, Tweety Bird had died.



We've been through a lot together, my yellow screaming grumpy millet shark and I. He's gotten out a few times, and once was even out overnight! He's been sick before, but nothing serious(thank god, and knock on wood). He means so incredibly much to me, and has completely shaped who I am as a person.



I'm happy and greatful for each day, week, month, and year I have with him. With any luck, there will be many more ahead. He doesn't act like a spring chicken anymore, but he's no old duck, either. With any luck he's got many many more years, but I still try to treasure each day with him. :)


Alright. How do I throw a party for a grumpy old man cockatiel's 18th birthday? I gotta get to planning something, 18 seems like an important birthday, even for a parrot. :D
 

Laurasea

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I know!!!!
One of my dogs just turned 12 , I still tbi k if him as the puppy. .
Congratulations on 18 Alex!!!
 

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My Lucky I captured in the wild somewhere around 2001. He was fully flighted and able to say pretty bird so he had to be at least 1 year old when I " picked him up".
Baby I bought as a companion for lucky within the same year and luckily the became the best of friends.

The biggest difference I see in behavior is that when Lucky molts it takes him a while to get his GO back.

So I am right there with you for an older Cockatiel.
 

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Wow, Alex is going to be old enough to join the army, drive a car, and, if he was living in Australia he’d be old enough to drink alcohol! AND he’ll be old enough to vote so you better get him registered on your local electoral roll bug!

Happy soon-to-be birthday Alexander Flury, April will be here before we know it!!
 

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Happy birthday, sweet Alex!!!!


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