What is the average parakeet life span?

Answer by  bug57 (1048)

Parakeets can live anywhere between 2 and 5 years all the way to 20 years in some cases. IT really depends on the breed and health of the individual bird.

Answer by  lwat80 (300)

7-18 years is the life expectancy of a parakeet. Largely, this number will vary based on how well the tiny birds are treated. Grab a book on parakeets, as they are wonderful little pets to learn about.

Answer by  will79 (98)

Although it depends on their type. But usually they last in between 10 to 12 years. although some types like such as keet live up to 7 years

Answer by  Kath (1537)

The average life span for parakeets spans from 5-9 years. However, that can vary genetics and how well the bird is cared for. Some birds live up to 15 years, allowing for the fact that they are well-fed, and adjusted to their environment. Take care of your pet, and you can prolong their tome with you.

Answer by  jrod (206)

A parakeet's life span can range from 7 to 18 years. With proper nutrition they can live up to 15 to 20 years old.

Answer by  worker11 (33)

The parakeets will grow up to 11 and 12 years of age. Their maximum life span is 15 years. And it also depends on how it lives out it's life. If it doesn't eat the best food it can probably have a disease. They it will die sooner.

Answer by  ChristinaRamirez (481)

The average life span for a parakeet is between 8 to 10 years. It also depends on the type of species you have, some parakeets live longer than others do.

Answer by  worker5690 (40)

A common house parakeet can live up towards 15 to 20 years with the proper diet, nutrition, and veterinary care.

Answer by  trashcat (241)

The average life span of a parakeet can range anywhere from 5 to 14 years of age depending how you care for it.

Answer by  Lindy14 (104)

There are a lot of variables but the average life span is about five to nine years. Personality traits in the bird will make a difference too -- if it's happy and bonded with you then the life span could extend out to some 15 years. You must ensure it's diet is healthy and varied too.

Answer by  Anonymous

I am reading these and laughing-we must have an above average parakeet! Our bird, which we yell at constantly because of it's screeching, is now 17 years old soon to be 18! Course I could say all our animals are special and not the "average' animal! Exception-some of the chickens...