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Cake day: June 12th, 2023

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  • Yeah you’re probably looking at. 60 year commitment.

    The reported lifespan of Eclectus sp. varies widely, from ~20 years to more than 60 years. This range is largely due to their relatively recent popularity in aviculture, with many individuals in captivity having not yet reached their natural lifespan. Many owners of eclectus parrots have reported ages upwards of 45 years, noting their birds show no obvious signs of age-related health decline.

    I love birds and want to get one again (had cockatiels) but they are a big commitment.

    Things to think about:

    • is there an avian vet close? Is it an emergency vet?
    • what kind and how large of a cage do you need?
    • what kinds of things in my house kill birds (I think hot Teflon pans)
    • what am I going to do with them when I leave town?
    • what am I going to do with them in an emergency
    • how do they do in captivity alone? You may need to get them a companion