OLDEST AMAZON

[Shezbug]

I've seen no indication that he's on AA, but an Instragram account I follow has an 81 year old...

http://instagr.am/p/CNgBRhwlssI/
Bonus... he's a pretty good photographer too.

Lol I follow that account too

 

[Anita1250]

My OWA Rocky passed away from a respiratory infection. He was also blind in one eye. He was a lovely bird, if a little skittish. Best flyer I ever knew. He could fly around corners with amazing accuracy.

 

[Manny2000]

How old was Rocky? Awe man that sucks How did he catch a respiratory infection? How long did you have him?Sorry for the late reply @Anita1250

 

[Wthensler]

Bo our RLA is 20. Mickey, our departed DYH was very old, the vet said, but we didn’t know how old exactly as he was a rescue (and the best birdie ever).

 

[redindiaink]

Only one of mine was banded and he's 8 or 9 (I'd have to look it up) Bug is believed to be in his late 30s to early 40's, but that's only a guesstimate from the vet.

 

[Anita1250]

Rocky was 48 when he died. I had him for 40 of those years. Nobody knows how he caught the infection, but it went very quickly.

 

[Manny2000]

OWAs are beautiful birds how was your experience owning an Amazon for over 40 years? What were the challenges? @Anita1250

 

[Anita1250]

I also still have a 38 year old BFA that I have had since he was 11 weeks old. I think the biggest challenge is keeping them healthy in captivity. It is so easy to forget that they are parrots and not little people! I have to be very vigilant in maintaining Sam on a healthy diet. He loves to share food with us, so I have special items that he can have when we are eating something that is not good for him. Usually at dinner time he gets his veggies so he is busy while we are eating. Providing exercise is also hard. He can be such a perch potato. I give him big wood chunks that he destroys. Takes him all day and provides interest plus activity that he needs. I would not trade my 40 plus years with these amazing birds for anything!

 

[Manny2000]

Amazing!!! You are awesome!! @Anita1250

 

[Manny2000]

What is your BFA main diet? What fruits/veggies does he like? What about nuts? @Anita1250

 

[melissasparrots]

I have a female yellow nape that is around 29-30 years old. I’ve had her since 2004. Her mate was age unknown but quite old. He died this last winter. Ellie is my oldest bird right now. So far Ellie still seems spry and young.

 

[SumitaSinh]

I have a female yellow nape that is around 29-30 years old. I’ve had her since 2004. Her mate was age unknown but quite old. He died this last winter. Ellie is my oldest bird right now. So far Ellie still seems spry and young.

Is it Ellie in your avatar? Her photo, plzz