I got the following request from Lynda Ables <>. Come
someone answer it? Either direct to Lynda, or I can forward it on.
Thanks.
> I rescued an abused cockatiel ten years ago. He was about three at the
> time. Can you give me an expected lifespan for a captive bird? He is so
> precious, but has several peculiarities because of his unhappy youth. He
> has a foot fetish. He will walk up to a bare foot and begin what looks
> like a mating dance with low posture, outspread wings, flat crest and a
> "whoop, Whoop" chant. He almost goes into a trance. He absolutely will
> not let me touch him with my hands, even after all these years of
> gentleness and attention. He goes completely frantic when a hand comes
> close to him. He is very affectionate in that he wants to be close to
> me.....just never try to touch him with a hand. So sad. But, I dearly
> love this little bird and have been told he can live to be fifteen or
> seventy. I would appreciate your opinion.
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