Why does my bird need to
bathe?
Parrots in the wild receive a soft mist of rain on a daily basis
with a good drenching bath once or twice a week. Mist your bird on a
daily basis and give them a good drenching bath or two weekly to insure good
feather quality and replenish lost moisture. Use the drenching to examine your
bird completely. Check for lumps, cuts, and bruises.
If your parrot is fearful of being showered or sprayed, work with
this phobia by getting down low below the parrot and misting with the spray
bottle upwards, talking to your parrot the whole time letting him or her know
that this is fun not a punishment. The first few times just mist once or twice
graduating up to being able to full drench. When done, reward with
praise and\or a treat. Parrots take pride in their beauty and we should help
them look and feel as beautiful as we can.
Remember to have respect for your feathered companion and you
will fly into the wonderful world of parrot/human companionship.
Michelle Karras
The Polite Parrot
