An old man Amazon is pulling on my heartstrings......

[Bird Mann]

So, for the past four years I have enjoyed my pair of parrotlets, learned lots and continue to do so!
Every year, I give a donation to Greyhaven Bird Sanctuary, they are fantastic!
they have this old man Amazon, he's 40. His name is Nelson. He was in one home for 40 years.... Time at the sancturary I think three years. I am surprised to see he is still there. I loved him when I first saw him, my heart
breaks thinking about his loss. He is in a fantastic caring place, and gets daily cuddles and excellent care. But my heart is broken for him.
He can be viewed, there is a video of him. https://www.facebook.com/GreyhavenB...d-poor-vision-and-so-is-easi/835629781453902/

IF I was to decide to apply............what would I be getting into?
He's 40. Has cateracts and some vision loss. (which I understand) and another question
do older birds get hearing loss? anyone know?
I can provide for all his needs and he would be in a stable home as long as my health holds out,, how long do you think
he has left in life? would his energy level be lower than a young bird? if so that would be fine with me. I had a brief chat with one of his carers and they said he prefers women.

He is getting the best of care I am not concerned with that, it's just ...his loss of his carer and lifestyle is breaking me. Not a place for the golden years imho. no matter how great....

Woe is me! oh my heartstrings!
if the link does not work he's on their website Greyhaven bird sanctuary (BC Canada) His name is Nelson.....and they have several very beautiful
Amazons, but this guy seems so gentle and lovely and wise........

I do have a wonderful avian vet, the same vet the sanctuary uses. So she
would still see Nelson. IF I go through with this

Opinions? can you check him out and share your thoughts?

I am retired, home all the time, with my human old man lol.
thanks,
Laurie

 

[Macawdamia Nut]

Don’t refer to a 40 year old parrot as an old man! I am the proud parront of a 54-ish B&G macaw (I have owned him for 50 years—age uncertain as he was a wild-caught adult when he came into my care). I hope we have another 50 years in us! My bird does not have cataracts or any other health issues and he climbs up and down stairs like an Olympic athlete (faster than me—and I am fit), but he snoozes more than he used to. Nothing wrong with that! With age comes mellowness. We are all slowing down together. I say adopt that Amazon that you have a crush on. A friend for life is a fabulous thing!!!!

 

[Macawdamia Nut]

Another added bonus of a more mature parrot is that if he is like mine, he will put himself to bed when he is tired. I remember my bird’s younger years when I would have to get on a step stool to reach the top of his dome top cage in an attempt to coax him into his cage to go to bed. Now it is so, so easy! The only thing he doesn’t do is lock the cage door behind himself. Please let us know when you adopt Nelson.

 

[GaleriaGila]

Dude!
I'm crying here!
If you can manage it... omg... please do it... and keep us informed here of your journey.
You might be a saint to this darling!
And an inspiration to us.

 

[Bird Mann]

Thanks, crush is a great description! how are your birds hearing? I wonder since they say he can be easily startled. I guess I will have to visit and chat
with the people who care for him.
Lots of thinking to do, I would love a cuddly gentle bird, my Parrotlets were parent raised failed breeding birds they have come miles but will never like to be handled, and as a pair it can be tricky not to cause jealousy between them.
thanks again,

 

[saxguy64]

To me, if you have the time, means and love to care for this guy, why not? Amazons are definitely not the same as parrotlets, so you'll learn even more as you go. Honestly, if he's been relatively well cared for, 40 is more like middle aged, so even then, he could still outlive you. My YNA is in her mid 20s now, so she'll likely be cared for by one of my kids long after I'm gone. My sweet little grey is believed to be 50+ and he doesn't act any different than what I would expect of a teenager. He still learns new sounds from around the house, as he's only been with me for a year or so. I love the older ones. You know what you're getting with a fully established personality. If this guy likes you, you're golden, regardless of perceived preference for male/female. He sees you for YOU. At that point, your gender is irrelevant to him.

Aaaaaaaand the moral of the story, if he's in good health, his golden years are still quite a while away, so I wouldn't worry about that.

Please keep us updated

 

[Macawdamia Nut]

Thanks, crush is a great description! how are your birds hearing? I wonder since they say he can be easily startled. I guess I will have to visit and chat
with the people who care for him.
Lots of thinking to do, I would love a cuddly gentle bird, my Parrotlets were parent raised failed breeding birds they have come miles but will never like to be handled, and as a pair it can be tricky not to cause jealousy between them.
thanks again,

My bird has great hearing. He gets excited when he hears the electric garage door open and his dad is home! If you have a relatively calm household without young children and dogs and cats running around, I don’t see why you couldn’t care for a parrot with slightly special needs. He will love you for it!

 

[Bird Mann]

My bird has great hearing. He gets excited when he hears the electric garage door open and his dad is home! If you have a relatively calm household without young children and dogs and cats running around, I don’t see why you couldn’t care for a parrot with slightly special needs. He will love you for it!

Good to know., and yes we have a calm house just us and our two parrotlets.

 

[Bird Mann]

To me, if you have the time, means and love to care for this guy, why not? Amazons are definitely not the same as parrotlets, so you'll learn even more as you go. Honestly, if he's been relatively well cared for, 40 is more like middle aged, so even then, he could still outlive you. My YNA is in her mid 20s now, so she'll likely be cared for by one of my kids long after I'm gone. My sweet little grey is believed to be 50+ and he doesn't act any different than what I would expect of a teenager. He still learns new sounds from around the house, as he's only been with me for a year or so. I love the older ones. You know what you're getting with a fully established personality. If this guy likes you, you're golden, regardless of perceived preference for male/female. He sees you for YOU. At that point, your gender is irrelevant to him.

Aaaaaaaand the moral of the story, if he's in good health, his golden years are still quite a while away, so I wouldn't worry about that.

Please keep us updated

yes, it really is up to the bird whether there is a mutual like, and I totally get
the developed personality thing. You know what you are getting. No surprises.
I really like that part. We'll see. thanks

 

[Bird Mann]

Just look this! oh my goodness! I will just have to go see him. What is not to
love........they only adopt out locally, and I am local.
He loves cuddles,

6.2K views · 859 reactions | Nelson the forty-year-old amazon is looking for a calm family | Nelson is a forty-year-old amazon parrot looking for a family of his own. He has cataracts and doesn’t see very well. Because of his vision problems,... |

Nelson is a forty-year-old amazon parrot looking for a family of his own. He has cataracts and doesn’t see very well. Because of his vision problems,...

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[cnyguy]

George the YCA lived to be somewhere between 60 and 70. We never knew his exact age. He never had any vision or hearing difficulties and was in good overall health until the end. He did slow down some in his later years and would take a long nap every afternoon. He was still active and talkative and continued to learn new words until his last days. So the mature gentleman Amazon you're considering could have a lot of good years ahead of him. He sounds like a very special parrot and he would be hard for me to resist too.

 

[Macawdamia Nut]

Just look this! oh my goodness! I will just have to go see him. What is not to
love........they only adopt out locally, and I am local.
He loves cuddles,

6.2K views · 859 reactions | Nelson the forty-year-old amazon is looking for a calm family | Nelson is a forty-year-old amazon parrot looking for a family of his own. He has cataracts and doesn’t see very well. Because of his vision problems,... |

Nelson is a forty-year-old amazon parrot looking for a family of his own. He has cataracts and doesn’t see very well. Because of his vision problems,...

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I am not on Facebook, but just looking at that photo reminds me of the love sessions I have with my snuggle bug macaw. There is nothing better than a snuggly bird! Oh, how I hope you two get on together! This could be a match made in heaven! Do not hesitate if you two are vibing!

 

[Bird Mann]

To me, if you have the time, means and love to care for this guy, why not? Amazons are definitely not the same as parrotlets, so you'll learn even more as you go. Honestly, if he's been relatively well cared for, 40 is more like middle aged, so even then, he could still outlive you. My YNA is in her mid 20s now, so she'll likely be cared for by one of my kids long after I'm gone. My sweet little grey is believed to be 50+ and he doesn't act any different than what I would expect of a teenager. He still learns new sounds from around the house, as he's only been with me for a year or so. I love the older ones. You know what you're getting with a fully established personality. If this guy likes you, you're golden, regardless of perceived preference for male/female. He sees you for YOU. At that point, your gender is irrelevant to him.

Aaaaaaaand the moral of the story, if he's in good health, his golden years are still quite a while away, so I wouldn't worry about that.

Please keep us updated

Well, I put in an application about a week ago, and I received a phone call tonight oh my!
I have butterflies and what am I doing! feelings at the same time.
There is a step by step process for adoption, so if I don't chicken out
we'll see what happens.
Next we will meet with Nelson a couple of times and see if there is a connection. I really all depends on him.
He does have cataracts, they will share his vet records, he's not banded so there is no way to know for sure his age the guess is 40.
Reading posts here about Amazons are encouraging, and some are serious and a bit scary.

We will be introduced not this weekend but the next...

This is a big deal.........he might be too much for me we'll see
what happens!

Laurie and Opie and Bun (Bonnie) Parrotlets

 

[Rick. L.]

So, for the past four years I have enjoyed my pair of parrotlets, learned lots and continue to do so!
Every year, I give a donation to Greyhaven Bird Sanctuary, they are fantastic!
they have this old man Amazon, he's 40. His name is Nelson. He was in one home for 40 years.... Time at the sancturary I think three years. I am surprised to see he is still there. I loved him when I first saw him, my heart
breaks thinking about his loss. He is in a fantastic caring place, and gets daily cuddles and excellent care. But my heart is broken for him.
He can be viewed, there is a video of him. https://www.facebook.com/GreyhavenB...d-poor-vision-and-so-is-easi/835629781453902/

IF I was to decide to apply............what would I be getting into?
He's 40. Has cateracts and some vision loss. (which I understand) and another question
do older birds get hearing loss? anyone know?
I can provide for all his needs and he would be in a stable home as long as my health holds out,, how long do you think
he has left in life? would his energy level be lower than a young bird? if so that would be fine with me. I had a brief chat with one of his carers and they said he prefers women.

He is getting the best of care I am not concerned with that, it's just ...his loss of his carer and lifestyle is breaking me. Not a place for the golden years imho. no matter how great....

Woe is me! oh my heartstrings!
if the link does not work he's on their website Greyhaven bird sanctuary (BC Canada) His name is Nelson.....and they have several very beautiful
Amazons, but this guy seems so gentle and lovely and wise........

I do have a wonderful avian vet, the same vet the sanctuary uses. So she
would still see Nelson. IF I go through with this

Opinions? can you check him out and share your thoughts?

I am retired, home all the time, with my human old man lol.
thanks,
Laurie

Sounds like your journey to adopt Nelson is getting exciting. I'm sure he would love caring people such as yourselves. Our avian vet has told us in the past that Amazons can start to have health issues at around 40. Ours had little white spots on her eyes, arthritis issues and they are prone to atherosclerosis. Ours ate organic fruit and vegetables and a little of what we were eating. She loved her sunflower hearts and LaFaber senior bird parrot balls. If our Beanie hadn't had a stroke I am sure she'd still be with us. Glad you're trying to adopt Nelson and I hope for your success.

 

[Macawdamia Nut]

I am so excited for you and Nelson! I really hope you two hit it off when you meet in person. This could be the start of something beautiful. Please keep us updated!

 

[cnyguy]

I hope that everything works out well for you and Nelson. Life with an Amazon can be quite an adventure but it can also be fun and enjoyable. I wouldn't trade all the years I had with George the YCA for anything.

 

[GaleriaGila]

I've been following this thread with interest and excitement and trembling heartstrings.
Please keep us posted.