This is Kiwi. I got him a little over a month ago. I think he is less than 4 months or maybe 6. I assume he is young from the full black eyes and bars on his head to his cere.
His behavior is ordinary : chirps and sings. flaps his wings in excitement and play/exercise and preens regularly.
Eating habits: haven't change. still has a good appetite.
Tame status: Not yet tamed completely; working on it. He will eat a treat from my finger. Occasionally go on my finger to reach a treat from my hand. He comes out of his cage sometimes to chill and returns on his own as well. He doesn't trust me much but he has shown great progress.
Sleep: he isn't restless at night and rests well (to my knowledge and checking on him).
Concerns i have (but also might be normal):
1. He does rub his beak on branches. After he eats, drinks or while in preening mode but sometimes when he is loud and just chirping.
2. He sneezes or blows air from his nose. Not A LOT but enough for me to notice his little squeaky cute sneezes.
3. His feet from the RIGHT SIDE of Kiwi (you see in photos) seem to have white spots on his feet. And some white stuff around the base of some of his nails.
4. If he does need medication applied or given, he doesn't trust me enough to handle him. He is still scared or weary of me quite a bit. So how will I be able to help him without traumatizing him or breaking the trust we have created thus far?
Notes:
His beak seems clear and fine. No white lines or crusty bits. No discoloration or scaliness. (that i see or notice)
The close up of his face is just stuck seeds on his chin area from him feeding on wet fruit and seeds. (it's also an old pic like 2 weeks ago)
The pic of him from the bottom view is more recent; yesterday.
Let me know if you need clearer or more photos.
His behavior is ordinary : chirps and sings. flaps his wings in excitement and play/exercise and preens regularly.
Eating habits: haven't change. still has a good appetite.
Tame status: Not yet tamed completely; working on it. He will eat a treat from my finger. Occasionally go on my finger to reach a treat from my hand. He comes out of his cage sometimes to chill and returns on his own as well. He doesn't trust me much but he has shown great progress.
Sleep: he isn't restless at night and rests well (to my knowledge and checking on him).
Concerns i have (but also might be normal):
1. He does rub his beak on branches. After he eats, drinks or while in preening mode but sometimes when he is loud and just chirping.
2. He sneezes or blows air from his nose. Not A LOT but enough for me to notice his little squeaky cute sneezes.
3. His feet from the RIGHT SIDE of Kiwi (you see in photos) seem to have white spots on his feet. And some white stuff around the base of some of his nails.
4. If he does need medication applied or given, he doesn't trust me enough to handle him. He is still scared or weary of me quite a bit. So how will I be able to help him without traumatizing him or breaking the trust we have created thus far?
Notes:
His beak seems clear and fine. No white lines or crusty bits. No discoloration or scaliness. (that i see or notice)
The close up of his face is just stuck seeds on his chin area from him feeding on wet fruit and seeds. (it's also an old pic like 2 weeks ago)
The pic of him from the bottom view is more recent; yesterday.
Let me know if you need clearer or more photos.