Posted by Betsy Christison on May 14, 2005 at 08:33:59:

In Reply to: Re: Life Span of Parakeets posted by Timothy Henderson on April 24, 2005 at 06:02:49:

My understanding after discussing lifespan of birds with my avian vet is that it is
directly linked to diet...an all seed diet will shorten the lifespan whereas a pelleted
diet or a seed diet supplemented with healthy table foods will greatly improve
health and lengthen life. Of course, there are other issues of genetic weakness that
can result in fatty tumors or other conditions, and tragic accidents or injuries that
end life but if these don't occur I think 10-15 years is quite possible and likely. I
have know people with this age parakeet, but not up to 20 years.

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: My understanding after discussing lifespan of birds with my avian vet is that it is 
: directly linked to diet...an all seed diet will shorten the lifespan whereas a pelleted 
: diet or a seed diet supplemented with healthy table foods will greatly improve 
: health and lengthen life.  Of course, there are other issues of genetic weakness that 
: can result in fatty tumors or other conditions, and tragic accidents or injuries that 
: end life but if these don't occur I think 10-15 years is quite possible and likely.  I 
: have know people with this age parakeet, but not up to 20 years.  


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