Bathing is so important to our companion parrots. The most recent issue of Companion Parrot Quarterly had an article about this topic. Here is another great article about bathing.Watching a parrot that enjoys bathing partake in a shower is truly a joy to watch! Amazons are known to be among the most exuberant with their showers! Sometimes owners think their amazon parrots are not enjoying the bath because they take a wing and seem to protect their head from the water -- they are actually rubbing the water into their skin -- they love it!
The amazon pictured here goes into the shower with his owner and then dries off and preens himself on the shower curtain as she finishes.
Here is a severe macaw in the shower. Isn't he adorable? This is Drew, who is currently up for adoption.
Some parrots may prefer to bathe in dishes of water or roll around in leafy greens. It is so important to find a method that your parrot likes, as bathtime should be a joy for all!One of our volunteers puts on some fast music that the parrots like and sprays them with a water bottle. All of her parrots clamor for more water and the fun finally stops when the bottle is empty and her arm is sore.
We wish everyone a fantastic weekend!
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