What's your dream bird?

I'm continuing the conversation about age. To those of you with longer-lived birds: how old are they, and how old were you when you got them? How do you ensure that they'll be okay if they happen to outlive you? Would you ever get a baby bird as an adult? I'm young and don't plan on getting a large bird soon, so I haven't considered any of these, but I'm curious about how you handle them.
 
Bingo was my oldest bird and I bought him when I was in my early 20s.
He was young also but exact age I’m not sure, was told he was a year old.
I always thought it was 50/50 which one of us would go first.

Baby the Cockatiel is the next oldest.
He is around 25 years old and that’s old for a Tiel.

Luna is a rescue and age is a complete unknown.
Merlin 7/8 years old.

Bella another rescue is at a guess 9 years old.

My son is good at caring for the birds and I’m sure he Would be happy to continue to care for them.
(He takes care of the Tiels most of the time).
 
I lived in South Carolina for a while. Myrtle Beach.
I wish I only had 13! Let me know if you ever want an English budgie.
 
DonnaBudgie said:
I lived in South Carolina for a while. Myrtle Beach.
I wish I only had 13! Let me know if you ever want an English budgie.
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How many do you have? 13 seems insane to me. I would probably cap a flock of budgies at 6-7 lol.
 
20. Nineteen until last week when we rescued Cora. Too many. They made babies last year.
 
We have 12 Budgies, 1 Sun Conure, and 2 Cockatiels. We know everyone's personality and little quirks / preferences and habits. We don't plan to own this many at one time again...I want to enjoy our time with this group of pets (the birds + 3 dogs) until they pass on.
 
Corkscr.ew said:
Wow. Did you mean to rehome the babies or did you voluntarily keep them?
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I kept the five babies I let them have because I dont trust anyone to care for them properly. I tossed about 20 additional eggs. Please don't breed your budgies!
 
A couple weeks ago I put myself on a list for Linnies. They said I was number twelve. I figured what can it hurt? I'm number twelve on the list so it's going to be ages before one is available. There won't be a spur of the moment decision. If it's risky for Ollie to have a cage mate, maybe the next best option would be two cages where they can talk to each other but each have their own space. Well, I just got an email. They have a baby, not ready to go home for another month, but available. I'm going to meet her today. No decisions yet, but I have to say I am rather smitten by her picture. I'm not sure if I can share the picture on a public forum but she's absolutely precious. I know it's not very practical, but might just work out, because Ollie really does his own thing. He's not a "hang out on your shoulder" kind of guy.
 
GivemeSeedsorgivemeFlesh said:
A couple weeks ago I put myself on a list for Linnies. They said I was number twelve. I figured what can it hurt? I'm number twelve on the list so it's going to be ages before one is available. There won't be a spur of the moment decision. If it's risky for Ollie to have a cage mate, maybe the next best option would be two cages where they can talk to each other but each have their own space. Well, I just got an email. They have a baby, not ready to go home for another month, but available. I'm going to meet her today. No decisions yet, but I have to say I am rather smitten by her picture. I'm not sure if I can share the picture on a public forum but she's absolutely precious. I know it's not very practical, but might just work out, because Ollie really does his own thing. He's not a "hang out on your shoulder" kind of guy.
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That’s cool! I hope you can easily figure out whether you should get her or not. I love linnies but wouldn’t get one because of their size and lifespan (the same reason I don’t want more budgies).
 
Corkscr.ew said:
That’s cool! I hope you can easily figure out whether you should get her or not. I love linnies but wouldn’t get one because of their size and lifespan (the same reason I don’t want more budgies).
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I think nothing is guaranteed anyway. Cockatiels and Conures are supposed to live for at least 15 years, but I've read a few Internet posts about someone's Cockatiel/GC Conure/Sun Conure dying before 10 years. We all do the best we can for our pets every day. If they spend fewer than 10 years with us, it's heart-wrenching, but we still gave them a better life than someone else might have!

If I'm correct, one problem is that different species become popular at different times, and too many people start over-breeding those birds. Which leads to shorter life expectancy. This happens with dog breeds also.
 
AprilRobin said:
I think nothing is guaranteed anyway. Cockatiels and Conures are supposed to live for at least 15 years, but I've read a few Internet posts about someone's Cockatiel/GC Conure/Sun Conure dying before 10 years. We all do the best we can for our pets every day. If they spend fewer than 10 years with us, it's heart-wrenching, but we still gave them a better life than someone else might have!

If I'm correct, one problem is that different species become popular at different times, and too many people start over-breeding those birds. Which leads to shorter life expectancy. This happens with dog breeds also.
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I know, and I think I would gladly take in a short-lived or sick or elderly bird if I could give it a good home, but I still don't want any tiny birds in the near future. I'd accept one if I felt I needed to, but I don't currently feel willing to get one under any normal circumstance.
 
Corkscr.ew said:
I'm continuing the conversation about age. To those of you with longer-lived birds: how old are they, and how old were you when you got them? How do you ensure that they'll be okay if they happen to outlive you? Would you ever get a baby bird as an adult? I'm young and don't plan on getting a large bird soon, so I haven't considered any of these, but I'm curious about how you handle them.
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I think this is something that is so important to consider. We just adopted Ava 3 weeks ago. We are already her third home, & she’s not yet 8 years old. My husband and I are both in our early forties, so she may very well outlive us or live beyond an age that we can properly care for her. Our daughter is a bird lover as well, & may become her caretaker if/when the time comes. In the event she doesn’t feel up to it, we plan to stipulate in our will that Ava goes to a chosen bird sanctuary, with a trust for her care, so she can live out her days without having to go to another home.
 
wrench13 said:
Lets see - He's an Amazon, but not one of those big, pushy types. Smaller, more reserved but smarter. KNows his mind, likes some people, if they are worthy. Oh wait! I already have my dream parrot - Salty !!!
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I read somewhere that male Yellow-Shouldered Amazons are more common than females. I wonder why? If it's accurate. Are females simply not born as often?
 
Well folks, I did it. She's nine weeks old, so she won't come home for another month, but she's mine. I am thinking her name is going to be Juliette Helena Goldberry. We'll see if it still sounds good tomorrow!
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