26-09-2008, 03:17 AM
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Showers (bathing)
In order for their plumage to be healthy, it is essential for all birds to bathe or have a spray of water on them regularly. Bathing helps new feathers to develop properly and come smoothly out of the sheathes that they form in, and it's also good for the bird's skin. Once a week is about average, but twice a week may be better during the time of year when our homes are heated or air conditioned, because the air has less humidity.
Some birds will take a bath on their own (usually in their water bowl!), but you may be able to get them to jump into something more appropriate by offering a bowl of some sort frequently when they are young. Depending on the size of the bird, you might try a small shallow bowl for budgies, up to a dishpan size for larger parrots. Splashing the water with your fingers might get them in the mood.
If they refuse to jump in on their own, there are other options for giving them their bath. Some people spray their birds with a spray bottle, with the water in the bottle being almost, but not quite, hot. Test it first by spraying it on your hand, and if it's warm the bird will be more likely to enjoy it. However, some birds hate being sprayed, and if yours is one of those, you might try taking him into the shower with you. Even if he sits on the curtain rod while you shower, his feathers will benefit from the humidity in the air. As a last resort, you can spray the bird briefly, even if he's not enjoying it. I figure that they get rained on in nature whether they like it or not, and they won't have healthy, shiny plumage if they never bathe.
Just as an interesting note, many people have noticed that running the vacuum cleaner seems to trigger a bathing urge in their birds. They get all ruffled up and start dancing and wiggling their tails. This is probably because the low rumbles of the vacuum cleaner sound to a bird (instinctively) like an approaching thunderstorm.
It's not necessary to buy a commercial preparation to add to the water, because plain water is really the best thing for your bird's feathers!
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