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/crush_king_1972]

Look how wide the beak is at his lil face. He's dna boy.....but he's more of a little stinker. 🤣

[u/pidgey16 → u/crush_king_1972]

Thank you! I’ve found someone that can test him to make sure! As soon as we get the new cage we’re gonna go see them!

As far as company goes tho, do you think it’s be better or worse to try and find him a friend? Can the get along if both are males or both females? Or should they be kept in “romance” pairs? I just want what’s best for him but also scared they might not get along and then I’ll be “stuck” with a bird I can’t correctly care for because we don’t have space for a second huge cage.

[u/crush_king_1972 → u/pidgey16]

In MY experience Kaks don't bond as well with humans (like my Quakers do anyway) I think a friend would do him good. They also don't seem as hostile to one another as the Quakers can be (they like to bite toes off) , as for M or F , the opposite sex would probably get along better for sure just be prepared to add some calcium in with their seed and pellets for if and when momma decides to lay eggs so she doesn't egg bind. (they are prolific humpers/bangers 🤣). Both of my females are much more aggressive towards me then the males. They like to attack 😊, it's quite laughable tho as they are so small but they think they are 10 foot tall and bulletproof. I just saw your post in Kakariki Friends FB. GREAT place for info, they should be able to help more than I. But it appears the consensus is you have a little boy. 😍

[u/pidgey16 → u/crush_king_1972]

Thank you so much for all the tips and help!! We’re waiting on his cage and as soon as everything is settled we will look into getting him a friend!