Posted: Thu Oct 13, 2005 10:15 am Post subject: Not cuddly
I purchased my Kakariki here in Ontario, Canada. I got her/him, I've decided it's a male, on September 21st and I was told that at the end of September he'll be a whole 2 months old. I am just wondering why Tiki will jump out onto my shoulder and sit with me for extended periods of time BUT, as soon as I go to 'stroke' his feathers, he shy's away from me. I'm trying not to let this hurt my feelings. Is he just too young yet or are all Kakaraiki's hand shy ?? I've had other parrots and they were all VERY affectionate. Is something wrong ??
on September 21st and I was told that at the end of September he'll be a whole 2 months old
It sounds as if this bird is aviary reared...not a problem to taming with kakariki...and has been weaned a little early or at bare min time.
Kakariki are not a 'cuddly "bird, they are more independent by nature.
Also Kakariki don't have a natural fear of man, which helps.
Taming down is simply a manner gaining the total trust in their time, never force, let them come to u. A very satisfying 'project'
For more in depth info, run a forum search for words in the 'quick search' block to the left... taming trust will get u the results.
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I've had other parrots and they were all VERY affectionate. Is something wrong ?? 
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