TIL about caique lifespan and I'm shook

I knew parrots lived long but I just looked up actual documented lifespans and some green cheek conure have lived over 40 years in captivity. My Coco could outlive me. Has anyone here actually thought about a plan for their bird if something happens to them? This just got real.

I actually disagree with this. In my experience with my sun conure, the opposite was true. But I know every bird is different.

Following up on my earlier comment — I tried what you suggested and it actually worked! My cockatiel is doing so much better. Thank you!