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TIL about Quaker parrot lifespan and I'm shook

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SenegalSam
SenegalSamOPApr 25, 2026
34 posts Β· since Mar 2026

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

GreyOwnerMark
GreyOwnerMarkMay 3, 2026
124 posts Β· since Mar 2026

My Poppy read this post over my shoulder and started nodding. I'm only slightly concerned.

ParrotPal_YYZ
ParrotPal_YYZMay 3, 2026
134 posts Β· since Mar 2026

My cockatiel did this too! Turned out it was because of boredom from lack of enrichment and mental stimulation. Once I addressed that, everything went back to normal.

BudgieBootcamp
BudgieBootcampMay 3, 2026
108 posts Β· since Mar 2026

Revisiting this thread because I have more info now. After talking to my vet, they confirmed exactly what people here said. This community knows their stuff.

WingItWanda
WingItWandaMay 3, 2026
102 posts Β· since Mar 2026

If you're near Roncesvalles, PetSmart on Eglinton Ave actually has a decent bird section. Better than most locations.

NewBirdParent
NewBirdParentMay 5, 2026
110 posts Β· since Mar 2026

So what I ended up doing was playing calming bird sounds from YouTube during the day. Within a few days there was a noticeable improvement. Definitely worth trying.

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