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Post by rodz11 on Jul 21, 2009 17:35:15 GMT -5
Kakarikis were once as common as sparrows are now, they were everywhere. They are bred in captivity in reasonably large numbers but are not allowed to be released into the wild as DOC will not allow this. If breeders have chicks they can't sell or have homes for they must be killed. The worry is that if we allow releases that the chance of hybrids reaching the wild are high.
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Post by Steptoe on Aug 24, 2009 4:11:28 GMT -5
"Kakarikis were once as common as sparrows are now, they were everywhere. They are bred in captivity in reasonably large numbers but are not allowed to be released into the wild as DOC will not allow this" Now I wonder where I have heard that before...OH yes thats right, last night on TVNZ6, I said it tvnz.co.nz/animal-academy/s2009-e8-video-2936142"The worry is that if we allow releases that the chance of hybrids reaching the wild are high" The shame is after some 5 hrs of filming they had to cut it down to a few minutes. This was discussed at the AGM, and in depth at www.kakariki.netBasically it doesnt matTer if pure breed or not, like many of our species the same applies. And as it is over the last 50 yrs or so Many have been released by irresposable breeders...most who cant tell the difference between hybrid yello/red or red /yellow crown. The queation is also why does DoC even allow hybrids to be kept..should be compulsery cull. Also DoC could not tell the difference, If they had listened to Private breeders, the stock on Tiri tiri would never have been released, and the Orange would never have been so endanged Cheers Steps Adminisrator www.kakariki.net
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Post by downhyde on Apr 9, 2010 2:46:48 GMT -5
Hi, We are in the process of completing a good sized aviary to house our Yellow Golden Pheasant breeding pair. We would like to introduce Kakariki into the aviary as the only other inhabitants. Our reasoning is that we are interested in conservation and preservation of rare native animals and would rather utilize out aviary space for a good cause than fill it with exotic animals. Questions: A. Do we need a permit in Christchurch? B. Where to we find some genuine non-hybrid Kakariki? Who to contact? C. Can they co-exist with Pheasants?
Thank you in advance for your help. Pam
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Post by xtine on May 2, 2010 1:21:34 GMT -5
hi downhyde i dont no much about kakarikis i do no you need permits the best place i no for info an help is steptoes website theres a link on his post he also has a very good fourm
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Post by craftsmaster on Jul 26, 2010 2:24:32 GMT -5
Hi, We are in the process of completing a good sized aviary to house our Yellow Golden Pheasant breeding pair. We would like to introduce Kakariki into the aviary as the only other inhabitants. Our reasoning is that we are interested in conservation and preservation of rare native animals and would rather utilize out aviary space for a good cause than fill it with exotic animals. Questions: A. Do we need a permit in Christchurch? B. Where to we find some genuine non-hybrid Kakariki? Who to contact? C. Can they co-exist with Pheasants? Thank you in advance for your help. Pam That can be answered by your local pet regulatory board since it varies from location to location.
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