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05-30-2009, 11:11 PM
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I know my no vacancy sign was out...
I was given a teil today. I need it like I need a hole in the head. But yes, I did take him. His name is Tweety and he is 8-10 years old. He was neglected in his first home and his second home was not able to keep him any longer due to their work schedule. He is a total sweetie and hand tame, we'll find out about that tame part when I let him out. He does pluck his chest a little, supoosedly for years now. I'm going to set his cage up with more toys and better perches, but this is my first teil. I guess the only question I have is what is the average life span for these guys?
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Barbara, mom to two boys, and the fids: Tigger- a double yellow head amazon, Mickey- congo african grey, Tweety and Casper- tiels http://centexbirdclub.blogspot.com/ 
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05-30-2009, 11:22 PM
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there average lifespan is 20's to 25 with proper nutrition
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05-30-2009, 11:23 PM
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Congrats! I don't know much about tiels other than all the ones I've met seemed super sweet. I can totally relate to the taking on another bird as our "inn" is full as well, but I have a friend who may be rescuing 15 macaws from an elderly man who is terminal. She will be rehoming them cage and all for free, so how's a person supposed to turn that down??
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05-30-2009, 11:48 PM
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what is one more bird afterall? LOL
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05-31-2009, 04:07 AM
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That's sweet of you to take him in. Sounds like he's had a tough life. You rarely hear of plucking tiels, but I'm sure you'll get him all fixed up :)
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 Zygodactyls:  Female Rainbow Lorikeet Ashling  Male Cinnamon Cockatiel Peanut
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05-31-2009, 06:15 AM
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Congrats, that's really nice of you.
 They say 12 to 15 years, not unusual to see one live up until 20 years even some can live up to 30 years. 
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Renae's Fids:
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05-31-2009, 11:50 PM
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Here is a pic of Tweety. He plucks under his wings and around his upper chest. I was told that there is probably follicle damage after so many years. He has good food and lots of toys now. I hope he stops plucking, but we'll love him anyway...
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Barbara, mom to two boys, and the fids: Tigger- a double yellow head amazon, Mickey- congo african grey, Tweety and Casper- tiels http://centexbirdclub.blogspot.com/
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05-31-2009, 11:55 PM
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Tweety's lucky to have you. What a gorgeous crest he has! My CJ is around 20 years old and going strong. I've had him since he was 6 months old. Good luck and keep us posted!
-SB
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 Not pictured: Gracie (CAG), Dana (whitefaced 'tiel), and Mario (TAG)
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06-01-2009, 12:01 AM
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He's a very pretty boy! Maybe you can call him "oops"!
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I'm a full time nursing student, wife of a very kind, patient husband of 13 years, 2 great kids A Dozen Peeps Filling My Heart and Home 9 budgies, Moki the Jenday conure and Daisy the Sun conure,and new arrival Nibbles the Cockatiel The End!!  RIP Sunny Those who realize that all life is one are at home everywhere and see themselves in all beings. --Taittiriya Upanishad
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06-01-2009, 05:14 PM
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Chico, Mealy Amazon Connor, Sun Conure Wesley, Greater Sulphur Crested Cockatoo Tinkerbell, Peach Faced Lovebird Joey, Senegal Harley, Mexican Red Headed Amazon Ernie, Timneh African Grey Cosmo, Swainson's Rainbow Lorikeet Avery, Hahns Macaw Checkers, Black Headed Caique R.I.P. Merlin, Green Cheek Conure
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