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Expert: - 11/23/2006


Question
I own a parakeet and do not know how old he is, i do know that he is not young .  I  wanted to know the life span of parakeet because if i were to know even though i don't know his age it would give me a pretty good idea of how long he has .

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Hi, Samantha.  Thanks for posting!

A bird's (or any other animal for that matter)lifespan is directly dependent on genetics and how well the bird is cared for during it's lifetime.  Diet is key...if your keet isn't on a healthy diet, it's lifespan will be reduced.  This means an all-seed diet is a poor diet.  Visit my website for more information on a good diet...come back with any additional questions.

http://www.angelfire.com/falcon/birdinfo/index.html

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I`ve been raising/breeding/handfeeding/selling parrots for over 20 years (parakeets/budgies, cockatiels, 6 subspecies of conures, parrotlets, amazons, lovebirds, etc.). I've been published in "Budgies" and "Cockatiels" offered by Bow Tie Productions, and have written avian articles for publication in England. I can provide advice in raising healthy birds, handfeeding/weaning babies, some health problems (although I'm NOT an avian veterinarian), nail/beak/wing clipping, general husbandry, etc. I also have experience with racing/showing homing pigeons. I cannot diagnose specific illness over this website. If you suspect your bird is ill or if you have an emergency, contact an avian veterinarian or emergency pet clinic ASAP.

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Experience: Over 20 years raising parrots and over 13 years raising pigeons. Organizations: Currently, American Racing Pigeon Union and American Federation of Aviculture. Prior member Miami Valley Bird Club, Southern Ohio Pigeon Association, National Cockatiel Society, Miami Valley Sportsman's Club, others. Publications: Monthly newsletters of bird clubs.

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I've been published in "Budgies" and "Cockatiels" offered by Bow Tie Productions, and have written avian articles for publication in England.

Education/Credentials
American Federation of Aviculture, completed Level I course, Fundamentals of Aviculture. Keeping/breeding parrots and other birds for over 20 years.

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