Kakariki with other species

scully · Snr Member Joined: Mar 24, 2006 Posts: 71

Hello all, im quite new to having Kakarikis Think

and at the moment i have a pair , who have 4 chicks all doing well. 3 eggs to go.
Anyone in the UK wants some young Kaks ...well they will need new homes.

Anyway, my question is, can Kaks live happy with any other species of birds in an Avairy? and if so what type would anyone reccomend?

thanks in advance

Orange · Snr Member Joined: Apr 17, 2006 Posts: 154

I know people keep tiels with kaks and have read that they get on with all parrots/parakeets of a similar size just not love birds...don't know why not could be untrue but thats what I read somewhere!
Pmed you Laughing

Steptoe · Site Admin Joined: Oct 06, 2004 Posts: 4550

Not love birds..
Kings, Crimson, burkes, finches, quial..most birds that a socialble.
If a nest box is introduced, as with most birds, terriortial problems can arise.

ksue · Foundation Member Joined: Apr 15, 2005 Posts: 270

I have recently bought a princess parrot into my home.....and while my birds are not in the same cage....the kakarikis both seem to really like him and when out will forage on the ground with him......I have heard somewhere rosellas arent a good mix.......but not 100% i think you could happily keep them with most other grass type parrots......but not in a breeding situation

scully · Snr Member Joined: Mar 24, 2006 Posts: 71

Thanks for the replys. I dont intent to breed, its just finding out what lives happy with what, and i like the idea of the princess parrots. Are they easy to keep, or at least as easy as Kak's?

Ive only had Budgies untill now, but i love the Kaks they are such fun to have around. Truth is im debating about having an avairy, so thats why the questions.

ksue · Foundation Member Joined: Apr 15, 2005 Posts: 270

Princesses are pretty similar to keep as the kakarikkis...... fresh food every day and be careful of worms as they like to go to ground.......but they are lovely and very active.....Not as active as the kaks though

scully · Snr Member Joined: Mar 24, 2006 Posts: 71

Thankyou..ive been reading up on them, they seem very alike in thier ways to the Kaks, and so pretty.

Karen · Snr Member Joined: Nov 12, 2005 Posts: 221

Hey Donna! Going to get some Princess' now huh! <v>

LOL! Inside or outside?

scully · Snr Member Joined: Mar 24, 2006 Posts: 71

aww Karen...Im looking at options, but its gotta be right for us all, me and the birds Laughing