Increasingly in our pet stores began to appear kakariki.Parrots are long and firmly took the place in the hearts and homes of the people, but this kind of mark is not every lover of poultry.
Appearance
body length of these parrots is no more 35-40 cm. Build dense, birds are extremely mobile.Basically they move jumping on the ground, and went from this their name - jump.Kakariki - a word from the language of New Zealand natives, who call these birds "kakari-ki."This undertail has a dark blue color and stripe along the frontal part of the eye - the red.
Content
for home detention kakarikov they need to provide a large cage.This is important not only the height of the cell.
ideal option for keeping kakarikov in captivity is an aviary in the room.For many parrots characterized by activity in the same time, but kakariki able to behave actively throughout the day.In winter, on the contrary, to increase the hour.To adjust the length of daylight kakarikam, you must use special lights to increase the duration of the day and cover of opaque fabric for "offensive" night.Their legs and beak have to work all the time.This interest in one subject lasts a very short time, after which the birds are looking for a new game for themselves.
Since keep track of bird unrealistic of the rooms where it is necessary to remove all unsafe or valuable items that can be played kakariki.Content Parrots require a lot of toys that will attract birds.Unfortunately, toys from pet shops, for the most part, are not suitable as they are too small.Therefore, make toys for kakarikov can own.The main requirement - safe for birds.
most simple toy - branch.Parrot-like branches with the bark, he will be happy to swing, braids and similar things.Even a bump or a clean paper can entertain them.
Kakariki - parrots are extremely curious, do not have to the same instinct of self-preservation.So for them in the apartment dangerous almost everything - toilet, the sink, a garbage bag, shoes, even a pillow.Therefore, the cell must be located as far as battery life, and from the open window.It is preferred to maintain the temperature around 17 degrees Celsius.This means that from a group of several breeds of birds pick up a pair for yourself.In the cell, 1.2 x 0.5 x 0.6 m parrots is quite comfortable.Houses for nesting even placed horizontally, at least in the vertical position.
Masonry consists of 6-8 eggs.The male feeds the female incubating the whole period.On the 24th day there are blind chicks.After hatching is necessary to increase the dose of meal worms, soaked beans and egg food, to parents fed chicks.By 35-40 th day the kids are ready to leave the nest.After that adult birds feed them for about two weeks, but they themselves gradually begin to feed the chicks.
In the year kakariki able to sit through 2 clutches of eggs.Then the chicks should otsadit, continuing to feed the food, which they have already learned.After three months, babies can be grown or give to another family, or a seat next to a common group kakarikov.
Feeding
Food kakarikam requires very diverse.When
rather poor diet with vitamins and minerals parrots can begin to go bald.
Taming
to pet used to you, do not make him the power to sit on their hands or snap to stroke.It is best to stay on the floor to be level with the bird.It is necessary to offer her something tasty or interesting, then kakarik can not long fight with curiosity and he will certainly come to you.The easiest way to do this if you have a parrot.But as kakariki - gregarious parrots, it will require your constant presence.Therefore, it is better to have more than one bird at a time.
kakariki parrots talk, but not very clear and understandable.Although a few words to teach the bird will not be difficult, but wait a diction and diversity, such as by Cockatoo meaningless.
Zheltolobye kakariki in captivity live about 20 years.Some argue that the life expectancy of these birds - 6-8 years, but others believe that krasnoloby kakarik lives as much and zheltoloby.You must select an active, noisy and funny.The feathers are smooth, not broken, do not hang around.The parrot, whose price is much lower than the normal value of such birds may be sick or have genetic problems.Reviews with the most favorable.In order to stay happy purchase, you need to consider the temperament of the birds.If you care about peace and quiet contemplation of nature, these parrots will not fit.If you like funny birds, which on every detail enjoy - kakarik - your parrot.
