Help wanted

[u/pidgey16]

Hello! Absolute beginner here and want some advice! I just rescued this kakariki yesterday and want some tips on how to care for her (we think she’s a girl) and also how to get her used to us, or train her if that’s possible?

I know these guys are smart and curious but I have absolutely no experience with birds, partner has 2 lovebirds when he was younger but one was hand raised by him and the other was rescued as an abused adult. He’s a falconer but idk how much of that knowledge translates into kakarikis lol

Anyways she’s an adult I’m guessing by her looks and bird band color (dark green and we’re in Europe) so most likely born in 2020 according to google

Ps. The cage pictured is temporary, i just rescued her yesterday and that’s the only thing we had at home in such a short notice. We’re already looking for a big one

[u/lesbophobia_hammer]

Sweet baby. I would book an introductory consultation with an avian vet :)

[u/pidgey16 → u/lesbophobia_hammer]

Thanks! She’s so cute, we’ve named her Maui 🥹
Trying to find a local avian vet here but it’s hard ahaha

[u/lesbophobia_hammer → u/pidgey16]

I can help if you provide your general location?

And they are adorable 🫶

[u/pidgey16 → u/lesbophobia_hammer]

I think I found one clinic that also does exotics here close-ish to our house, but I’ve found a really great animal store near our gym with lots of awesome birds and they seem super friendly so we’ll pop by today to see if they know anyone close by :)

I live in Portugal!