2006-08-22 21:26:27 · 7 answers · asked by grams 2 in Pets ➔ Birds
This is an amazing site. Please check it out!
www.birdhotline.com
2006-08-22 21:55:04 · answer #1 · answered by ItsScriptural 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Birds do live a long time, but continue to research. I've found yahoo answers to not be the best place for this research because folks just throw out information based on stuff they have heard or a bad experience..or a good one.
Personally I want another bird. I have a tiel now. I am leaning toward a lovebird (a kind of parrot) or a parrotlet. I am having trouble finding total confirmation on which is best for playfulness and tameness. But do keep looking. If you are only worried it will outlive you, then don't get a bird unless it's a finch etc. You are going to be outlived by your kids someday (hopefully, right?) and they can take the bird. Birds are great. Just research.
2006-08-23 02:52:14 · answer #2 · answered by WriterMom 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the species. A well cared for lovebird or cockatiel can make it to 20+ years. A larger parrot such as a grey or amazon can live for about 40-50 years. Large macaws and cockatoos can live 75 years and there are some individuals who have made it to 100 years. It is truly a lifetime commitment! Make sure you are ready before you get a parrot because it is very stressful for them to be re homed.
2006-08-26 15:46:03 · answer #3 · answered by Rags to Riches 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
HMM....YOU THINK YOU WANT A PARROT.
ARE YOU READY FOR A LIFETIME COMMITTMENT?
Pet birds can be quite long lived -- potential owners need to be aware of the age their bird might reach and be prepared to provide proper care for the bird over its entire life span. As a general rule, the larger the bird, the longer the expected life span. Listed below are some estimated life spans for common parrots and other pet birds. These are of course based on a healthy bird kept under ideal conditions. In reality there is quite a wide range in the age that pet birds might reach, and certainly some will even live longer than the ages listed below:
Finches - 15 years
Canaries - 15 years
Budgies - 15 years
Cockatiels - 20 years
Lovebirds - 20 years
Conures - 30 years
Amazons - 50 years
African Greys - 50 years
Cockatoos - 65 years
Macaws - 60 years
Doves and Pigeons - 20 years
2006-08-23 00:01:35 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
This Site Might Help You.
RE:
how long do parrots live. i want to get one, but don't want to make it an orphan. what kind is best to get?
2015-08-06 17:28:17 · answer #5 · answered by Johannes 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you feel funy about the bird out living you depending on the parrot some don't live very long, call a breeder and discuss it with him. one great breeder. www.friendlyparrots.com they ship nationwide call him at 845-356-2156
2006-08-23 04:01:16 · answer #6 · answered by jackwalz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please check out:
http://www.phoenixlanding.org/
Phoenix Landing is a wonderful non-profit organization that places parrots with people who can provide a good home.
They are quite good at evaluating your lifestyle and abilities with a parrot you would most like be most successful with. Please look at the website and email them if your are interested in adopting a parrot in need of a good home.
2006-08-25 03:10:24 · answer #7 · answered by Phoenix 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the larger parrots can live for 100 years they're known for outliving their masters.
2006-08-22 21:30:58 · answer #8 · answered by peter gunn 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I absolutely love parrots! But I didn't get one for two reasons. First, they should be free and not in a cage. Second, I knew I'd "pop my clogs" [die] before it did.
2006-08-22 21:46:47 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋