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TIL about Quaker parrot lifespan and I'm shook

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SenegalSam
SenegalSamOPJul 27, 2026
36 posts Β· since Jul 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
GreyOwnerMarkJul 27, 2026
130 posts Β· since Jul 2026

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

ParrotPal_YYZ
ParrotPal_YYZJul 27, 2026
143 posts Β· since Jul 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
BudgieBootcampJul 27, 2026
116 posts Β· since Jul 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
WingItWandaJul 27, 2026
112 posts Β· since Jul 2026

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

NewBirdParent
NewBirdParentJul 27, 2026
111 posts Β· since Jul 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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