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Care in Captivity

Pet Suitability:
Not available

Captive Status:
Only birds in captivity are those raised in the Kakapo Recovery Programme.

Longevity:
In the wild, kakapo may live 30-50 years, and take 8-10 years to reach breeding age.

Housing:
Not available

Enrichment:
Not available

Nest Box Size:
Not available

Clutch Size:
2 to 4

Incubation Time:
About 25 days

Fledging Age:
10-12 weeks

Hatch Weight:
Not available

Peak Weight:
Not available

Weaning Weight:
Not available

Captive Projects:
Kakapo Recovery Programme, New Zealand http://www.kakaporecovery.org.nz/kakapointro.html

More Info Sites:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kakapo

http://www.doc.govt.nz/templates/podcover.aspx?id=32854