Hello all

[KikiParrot]

We have been adopted by a Kakariki. Not sure what gender and don't know how old. Looks young and must have been a caged bird as it took a bit to fly freely - now it goes everywhere. Does anyone know how to gender a Kakariki?

 

[Flboy]

Welcome to you and yours!

 

[GaleriaGila]

Welcome!
We have a couple of kakariki parronts here that I know of.
I hope you'll enjoy sharing information on diet and housing and so on.
I'm glad you're here.

 

[LordTriggs]

welcome, to answer your question the only real way to know is to get a DNA test done

 

[clark_conure]

I didn't know what that was till I googled it, is it yellow or green.... POST A PIC! Don't be so stingy keeping all the cuteness to yourself!!

 

[Scott]

Welcome to the forums, thanks for joining!

My mom used to have kakarikis, will ask and post if she knows the answer!

 

[KikiParrot]

Thanks all, I still have to get a photo of Kiki suitable to place on site. Don't know about DNA - does this mean a blood test? Kiki is not fond of being handled - hates hands Must have had some negative experiences in past - happy to come up close but you move your hands and we are gone !!

 

[Scott]

There are do-it-yourself DNA collection kits you return to lab with DNA material. A small amount of blood is needed, either from a small nick to a toe, or plucked breast-bone feather.

I have not done this myself, but other members have. They may leave a post with first-hand information!

 

[wrench13]

Welcome and be welcomed.