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Old 11-28-2008, 05:10 AM
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Age?

Is it possible for a vet to be able to determine approximately how old a parrot is?
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Old 11-28-2008, 02:11 PM
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Not really... you CAN guess by feet and beak, but it is an imprecise science at best.
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Old 11-28-2008, 05:40 PM
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Vets can also look at the eyes. Yes, vets can give you an estimated age, however it may not be very accurate.
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