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KikiParrot

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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?
 

GaleriaGila

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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

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Rio (Yellow sided conure) sadly no longer with us
welcome, to answer your question the only real way to know is to get a DNA test done
 

clark_conure

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A crossover Quaker Scuti (F), A Sun conure named AC, A Cinnamon Green Cheek conure Kent, and 6 budgies, Scuti Jr. (f), yellow (m), clark Jr. (m), Dot (f), Zebra(f), Machine (m).
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

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Goffins: Gabby, Abby, Squeaky, Peanut, Popcorn / Citron: Alice / Eclectus: Angel /Timneh Grey: ET / Blue Fronted Amazon: Gonzo /

RIP Gandalf and Big Bird, you are missed.
Welcome to the forums, thanks for joining!

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

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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

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Goffins: Gabby, Abby, Squeaky, Peanut, Popcorn / Citron: Alice / Eclectus: Angel /Timneh Grey: ET / Blue Fronted Amazon: Gonzo /

RIP Gandalf and Big Bird, you are missed.
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!
 

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