senior bird

Hey all! A month or two ago I posted asking for help with a dietary change for my 7 year old female budgie Sol, who was suffering from suspected fatty liver disease. A few weeks ago, I finally got her a slot at the vet, and she was diagnosed with a xanthoma. I chose not to have them operate...

Hello! I recently adopted an older Jardines parrot from a hoarding abuse case in NY, october 2024. My little bird is simply the sweetest birdie around. Love him so so much. He has a scissor beak which we trim regularly and loves crinkle paper. I’ve been trying to find any info I can on his past...

Hello! I have been open to the idea of welcoming a new feathered friend to my family for quite some time, but I feel a bit guilty about shopping for a baby. I see so many people on the Avenue that have 10+ year old birds that they've adopted, and I would love to give an older bird a chance for a...

This is Jack. He is turning 22 years old this month, and is very sweet. He still likes to fly whenever he can, even though when he walks he hunches over like a vulture.

OK, So my 38 year old TAG has pretty severe arthritis on one of his feet. As a result his grip is not the best. I have adapted his cage and he sleeps in two places. Often at night he sleeps on his wide vet wrapped perch but during the day he often takes naps on the bottom of his cage (we...