How old is your Cockatiel?

[Dutchess]

Hello everyone, I have heard that Cockatiels can live up to 25 years old. I have a cockatiel that's 17 years old. How old is the oldest cockatiel, does anyone know?

 

[theoldchick]

This guy hatched on Halloween 1988

 

[Desirai]

I have 2 hens, Gabriella (Gabi) hatched in June-ish of 2003. I've had her since September 2003.
Willow hatched March 13th 2008, I've had her since July of 2008

 

[Tony K T]

This guy will be 23 years old June 21.
In N.H.,Tony.

 

[BudgieBoy]

My cockatiel Henry hatched around June 2007, meaning he's coming up on his 5th birthday. I know that's not as impressive as a 23 year old, but I first started coming home to him when I was still in high school, and now I'm getting married and bringing him with me. Time sure flies; I have pictures of him sitting in my hand at just a couple days old. I hope he lives as long as the cockatiels you guys have; he's a great little buddy.

 

[Nambroth]

My childhood pet cockatiel lived to be 'at least' 26 years old. She was an adult when I got her, so her true age is unknown... but she was over 26.

 

[Milk Glass Chicky]

Mine was around six months old when I bought him in October 2007 (I bought him at PetSmart, which I won't be doing the next time I buy a bird), so I suppose it's his fifth birthday this month!

Currently in his coconut toy contentedly saying, "blur" every so often.

 

[BoboFarm]

Our Papa Bird was hatched around October/November 1988. So that makes him 23! He's been with my husband since the beginning of 1989. He's a very cool bird! We also have Sassy who joined our family in July 2005. Her name says it all

Papa is on the left and Sassy is on the right.

 

[PEACEDARLA]

My birds name was Topper and he was 31 years old. I had my first longer than my kids, my eldest is 27. He passed away yesterday. I will love him forever. #birdlove #peaceandlove #peacedarla

 

[TwoCrows]

My birds name was Topper and he was 31 years old. I had my first longer than my kids, my eldest is 27. He passed away yesterday. I will love him forever. #birdlove #peaceandlove #peacedarla

Oh I am so sorry for your loss!!

It is never easy to lose them. Especially when they have been with you as long as your Topper. I hope your heavy heart heals soon.