Old age could be a factor, but since she’s struggling to eat and lose weight, there may be more, like throat or crop issues. Try offering soft foods and make sure she’s staying hydrated. A vet visit might be needed to check for internal problems. I wish her a quick recovery!
Raccoons can be surprisingly determined, even in daylight. It’s great that you reinforced your fencing with chicken wire; it helps to prevent those types of incidents. Trapping the raccoon was a smart move, too💪
This is amazing! It sounds like you live the dream surrounded by all these wonderful birds. I can relate to your "moderate obsession" - once you enter the parrot world, it's hard to get out of it! I adore parrots and recently acquired another one. Consider getting a Goffin cockatoo for sale to...