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[caram84]

hi every1 i'm new here just joined today I will be getting my very 1st Kakariki (also my 1st ever bird) in 3-4 weeks just as soon as it's weaned and ready to go, Can't wait I'm so exited If there is any info, hints or tips you think i should know/may be usefull then please do share.....
thanks
x

[Scully]

well they adore bathing, so be prepared for a daily bath.
A cardboard box, with a couple of holes, makes a good chewy plaything, as they love to investigate. Few edible goodie inside, like cracked walnuts, dried fruit, twigs etc.
They are messy, and will chuck thier food around with thier feet, so there is alot of waste. Mine love those willow balls, and i fill them with dried banana chips, and fruit, which makes a good forage toy. They are big chewers, so most wooden toys are better for them.
Its great you are getting one as a baby, best way for a indoor pet Kak ;D

[caram84]

hi thanks for the info Scully will get a willow ball i found these on the net which i was going to get www.24parrot.com/Creative-Foraging-Holders-and-Refills--2-Sizes-P371113a/ similar to the box idea you mentioned so will deffo get those now
thanks again x what would you recommend using for them to have a bath? would an empty ice cream tub b ok?

[Scully]

that looks great, but to be honest, those little cereal boxes are just as good as that, just put a skewer through them.

[kiwi]

Maybe not an ice cream tub to start off with unless it's got shallow sides as baby might be intimidated by the size, a shallow dog/cat bowl or something like this would be excellent....

www.petplanet.co.uk/product.asp?dept_id=321&pf_id=0536

The foot toys on the site you put up a link for look cool, both Kiwi and Sid have tiny ropes and cat balls that they love to play with

[caram84]

thanks kiwi the pic has given me a better idea of what kinda size i'll need. the toys on there are good,they got some good ones on ebay aswell did you get any rosehips for your kak's?

[caram84]

Just thought i'd give you all an update breeder phoned today and baby kak is ready i'll be going to pick him up on saturday YAY can't wait to meet the lil fella ;D

[george]

oooo, congratulations!! Lol! Hope we're going to see lots of pictures of him/her?? xx

[Scully]

get the camera ready

[caram84]

yes i'll make sure i put some pics up and it's a he lol no name as yet tho