Posted: Fri Feb 12, 2010 8:03 am Post subject: new keeper
Hi all,I'm a bit new to Kakariki keeping,so I have a couple of quick questions please.
Firstly my Kak MOULTS big style going from fully feathered to oven ready in a few weeks,is this normal.
secondly,there seems to be two different types of Kakariki's,mine is smallish and two coloured-yellow and green-,yet the ones available in the local shops are much bigger and longer and only one colour-yellow.I realise these are probably stupid questions but if anyone could help me please. Thanks Philip.
Firstly my Kak MOULTS big style going from fully feathered to oven ready in a few weeks,is this normal.
No..check for mites and diet
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secondly,there seems to be two different types of Kakariki's,mine is smallish and two coloured-yellow and green-,yet the ones available in the local shops are much bigger and longer and only one colour-yellow.
post a couple pics ....us the attachment function when post to attach pic
Have a look thru the gallery, there are pics of different mutations, hybrids a no no) and the different spcies.
There is no such thing as a stupid question....
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ok,I think I might have a hybred bird-smaller,fatter,not as sleek looking.I have sprayed for mites and I will introduce veg and fruit into the cage (not sure about raw meat though). Thanks for the info.
Phil.
Hi guys,thanks for the interest in my little kaki, I don't think it is mites as he's in with four cockatiels and they all seem ok,his diet to be honest is purely seed mix and sunflower seed based'althoughI have now put in a bowl of chopped fruit,veg and cooked meat.
Philip.
you will see them also start eating kitchen scrapes veggies etc also, and will see a big change in their eyes and feather condition
We where give a pair a couple months ago, 'seed birds' they where quiet little things, they look very different now chirp away much more and far more active during the day...
They do have a lot more truoble eating veggies and stuff cause unlike kakariki they dont hold their food in their foot. _________________ My Spelling is Not Incorrect...It's 'Creative'
use the sunflower seeds are treats
i found my kaks will eat anything, theve converted onto harrison's pellets in a week, easy as pie
they eat veg like there is no tomorrow and love their sprouted beans
I know its probably a very long shot,but could anyone recommend a seller/breeder down here in Devon/Cornwall in the UK,as the breeder I usually buy my Cockatiels and Kakarikis from has"retired" and I would rather buy direct than go through an expensive pet shop. Any help please???
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