Last Updated on February 16, 2023 by Mitch Rezman

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Hi, I live in the UK, just in case that makes a difference, which it probably doesn’t.

I am considering buying another pet bird but want to make the right choice for both the bird and myself.

I have had budgies, canaries and a cockatiel in the past, all indoor, cage birds. 

I am looking for a bird somewhere between the size of a parrotlet to smaller than a large parrot-like an African Grey.

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Last Updated on February 16, 2023 by Mitch Rezman

https://www.quora.com/Do-parrots-make-good-pets-for-seniors

At 70 (note profile pic) I have 10 budgies and a 15 yo African ringneck, all rescues.

There is an enormous number of older rescue birds available.

BTW Dr. Karen Becker has a case study of a certified 25 yo budgie.

I personally know 30 yo cockatiels.

Most birds are rehomed because of timing, bad behavior, noise, or new children.

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