How long do Amazon Parrots live. I know the books say up to 50 years, but was wondering what you believe to be the average. Also, what pelleted diet would you recommend? I have had my mother-in-law's parrot for three years now, and I feel like I am doing everything wrong. He is 24 years old, and is not trusting of people. I can't pick him up at all. He will talk to me but that is it. He had poop stuck to his bottom, and when I finally caught him to clean it off I seriously thought he was going to have a heart attack. I have never seen a bird breath so hard, and shake. I worry about him ever getting sick because I would not be able to treat him. It is so much easier taking care of my chickens
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Any help, advise, and encouragement would be appreciated.
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Any help, advise, and encouragement would be appreciated.