Starboard was the oldest I know we had. His back legs were gone a little (but his front were strong and believe me it could hurt if he assisted himself in getting up on your knee that way!) and there was no physical reason for having him put down.

We had him put down at 18 because greenbottles had layed eggs in him. I still think we made the wrong choice but there we go - can't undo it now.

He was 18.

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