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Has the lifespan been updated for Green Cheek Conures?

I saw that there are Senior Nutriberries as an offering now and I don’t know if my girls are 20-year birds. When I got them ten years ago, I was told 12-15 yrs. Is 20 still the expectation or has medicine and husbandry evolved yet again before we’ve updated the “old” information?

Hi Kayla,

Parrot life spans are very hard to determine. Because they do live for a long time, accurate studies have never been done. Genetics, nutrition and overall care all play a part in a bird’s life span. That being said, the Senior bird Nutri-Berries can be fed at any life stage. The additional supplements are especially beneficial for seniors, but are good for a bird at any age.

Thank you for asking Lafeber,

Brenda