That makes sense. We have Nursery Rhyme Drive for the wee ones & Special Needs Crossing for birds with different challenges, but older birds aren't necessarily in the special needs category. Plus it'd be a good way for parronts of older birds to connect better.
Now what to call it...
Yes, I agree it is a great thing. And it does exist, like @taxidermynerd said.I posted a great write up on geriatric birds. What does everyone think of a Geriatric bird forum?
Maybe you could write about those birds and share some experiences in that forum? What was it like as the birds got older, how did routines change, personalities change, diet etc Whatever you feel like sharing, I´m sure would be greatly appreciated.I went thru 3 birds that fall in that category.
lol Thanks! I guess I didn't see it before and didn't think to check again. And I must have been typing when @taxidermynerd posted.it does exist, like @taxidermynerd said.
I don't have an older bird yet, but I'll bet there are some great stories there.We added the Senior Center about a year back as people wanted to talk about aging birds.
not me! I've been 29 for well over 30 years!I did not see the existing senior forum either. Guess i am getting old.
I would be honored to do so! Sure I would.Yes, I agree it is a great thing. And it does exist, like @taxidermynerd said.
Maybe we can use this as a to the Senior Center | Avian Avenue Parrot Forum forum, and encourage people to post about their elder birds there
Maybe you could write about those birds and share some experiences in that forum? What was it like as the birds got older, how did routines change, personalities change, diet etc Whatever you feel like sharing, I´m sure would be greatly appreciated.
I didn't know you had a senior thread for birds either...my GPS quit working. Lol...We added the Senior Center about a year back as people wanted to talk about aging birds.
That's why I really think this thread would be very beneficial in that respect. Yes I believe there would be many variables in regards to different lifespans. Changes in their eniviornments for example, by that I mean we have members here on AA from all over the world, where we have birds in cold environments, hot environments and everything inbetween. In the aging procees, it would be interesting to know if their environment plays a roll in earlier age related illnesses, or extends it and why. That's just one variable, there are many.My question is what is actually a Sr. Bird? Is it the last __ so many expected __ yrs. Is it when they get past there mid life crisis?
Wouldn't it have to be based on genus & then binomial name? Since even birds in the same genus live different lifespans when you look @ the binomial name part.
My guess is Buddys just about @ that mid life part, but I'm just not sure.
I didn't answer what is a senior bird in your post when quoting last post...sorry.My question is what is actually a Sr. Bird? Is it the last __ so many expected __ yrs. Is it when they get past there mid life crisis?
Wouldn't it have to be based on genus & then binomial name? Since even birds in the same genus live different lifespans when you look @ the binomial name part.
My guess is Buddys just about @ that mid life part, but I'm just not sure.
I didn't answer what is a senior bird in your post when quoting last post...sorry.
To be honest, I don't know where the line is in determining just exactly when per se. I say this because I always expected my military macaw to have went around 50-60 yrs of age, he lived to be 69. A lot longer than I expected, but I didn't complain. But age caught up to him around 57-58
When age related issues really began to kick in...gets sluggish, no longer wanted certain foods, gotten crankier, metabolism and energy starts to slow. And you start worrying your butt off. It can stress some people out I imagine.
We would all love to read about her.I would love to share what I learned while I had a 50+ year old Amazon hen.