Kakariki feeding

[Arckivio]

Hi all. I'm very new to the forum & newish to bird keeping. I have 2 pairs of Kakariki kept separately that are allowed to fly free several hours a day at different times. They are eating constantly & seem to love dandelion leaves the most, along with peppers, sprouted cress, green beans, blackberries & various other fresh foods. I read that any parrot mix must contain safflower seeds, so I bought such a food, along with a fruity mix that also includes chilli's etc. My concern is that they seem to not be eating any of the smaller seeds contained in either mix, which includes the safflower seeds that I assume are important. Should I stop feeding a mix & buy seeds separately so they eat what I give them at any point?
Any advice would be appreciated.
Thanks

 

[GaleriaGila]

I would love to know a kakariki!
I have no experience but I saved this a while back...

Fact Sheet: Kakarikis

No licence required. Two species exist: Red-fronted and Yellow-fronted. FEEDING DRY SEED MIXTURE: comprising millets and plain canary seed. Sunflower seed and Hulled Oats should also be available. …

asaust.com

 

[Arckivio]

I would love to know a kakariki!
I have no experience but I saved this a while back...

Fact Sheet: Kakarikis

No licence required. Two species exist: Red-fronted and Yellow-fronted. FEEDING DRY SEED MIXTURE: comprising millets and plain canary seed. Sunflower seed and Hulled Oats should also be available. …

asaust.com

Thanks. Not long but a good article.

 

[GaleriaGila]

I'll try again!

What is the best diet for kakarikis? - Google Search

 

[Arckivio]

I'll try again!

What is the best diet for kakarikis? - Google Search

Thanks again but I did all this research long before I bought the birds. It's the birds not eating any of the smaller seeds in any mix that concerns me

 

[GaleriaGila]

Hmmmm... well, that's all I got.
Well.... maybe just put the little seeds out alone until they become familiar/attractive?
Now that really IS all I got.
Ooops, one more thing... maybe write a facility/specialty place that deals with them?
I promise, that's it.

Gopd luck. Keep us posted, please.