Post by suzannewright on Jun 15, 2015 20:36:09 GMT -5
Bathing is an important part of a parrot's regular grooming routine. Allowing your parrot to accumulate dust, dirt and dander isn't going to cause any immediate health problems, but it will certainly affect their state of mind. Dirty parrots are more likely to pluck and scratch themselves, which can lead to feather loss along with open sores. The good news is that you can prevent this from happening by bathing your parrot on a regular basis.
How Often Should I Bathe My Parrot?
Some owners may feel inclined to give their parrot a bath every day, but this really isn't necessary. In fact, bathing them too often can lead to overly dry skin. Depending on the air quality inside your home and your parrot's activity levels, you can probably get by with bathing them twice a month. Of course you may want to bathe them more frequently if they are noticeably dirty, but once every other week should suffice. If you’re having a hard time remembering the date you need to clean your parrot, make a note on the calender and stick it on the refrigerator.
The Towel Method
When you’re ready to bathe your parrot, take a wash cloth and run it lukewarm-temperature water for a couple seconds until it’s nice and moist. Before using it, ring the excess water out so your parrot won’t be overwhelmed. As long as your parrot is calm, they shouldn’t put up much of a fight when you try to clean them. Take the take and gently rub down their wings and body until you've covered their entire body. You can help ease and calm your parrot by talking to them and telling them how good they are.
The Spray Bottle Method
Alternatively, you can bathe your parrot using a simple spray bottle. Just fill it up with lukewarm-temperature water, turn the nozzle so it’s on the mist setting and give your parrot a couple sprays whenever they need a bath. This method typically doesn't work as well as using a wash cloth, but it’s a quick and easy way to clean your parrot without opening their cage.
Let Em' Do Their Thing!
Some parrots are naturally drawn to water and will jump at the opportunity to splash around (just look at the photo published above). If you haven't done so already, see if your parrot will bathe themselves. You can fill up your bathtub with a couple inches of water and place your parrot nearby.
It’s important to only use lukewarm water when bathing your parrot, as hot water can scald a parrot's delicate skin. Stick your finger underneath the water to see how cold it is before using it on your parrot. If it feels too warm or too cold, you’ll have to make some adjustments.
How Often Should I Bathe My Parrot?
Some owners may feel inclined to give their parrot a bath every day, but this really isn't necessary. In fact, bathing them too often can lead to overly dry skin. Depending on the air quality inside your home and your parrot's activity levels, you can probably get by with bathing them twice a month. Of course you may want to bathe them more frequently if they are noticeably dirty, but once every other week should suffice. If you’re having a hard time remembering the date you need to clean your parrot, make a note on the calender and stick it on the refrigerator.
The Towel Method
When you’re ready to bathe your parrot, take a wash cloth and run it lukewarm-temperature water for a couple seconds until it’s nice and moist. Before using it, ring the excess water out so your parrot won’t be overwhelmed. As long as your parrot is calm, they shouldn’t put up much of a fight when you try to clean them. Take the take and gently rub down their wings and body until you've covered their entire body. You can help ease and calm your parrot by talking to them and telling them how good they are.
The Spray Bottle Method
Alternatively, you can bathe your parrot using a simple spray bottle. Just fill it up with lukewarm-temperature water, turn the nozzle so it’s on the mist setting and give your parrot a couple sprays whenever they need a bath. This method typically doesn't work as well as using a wash cloth, but it’s a quick and easy way to clean your parrot without opening their cage.
Let Em' Do Their Thing!
Some parrots are naturally drawn to water and will jump at the opportunity to splash around (just look at the photo published above). If you haven't done so already, see if your parrot will bathe themselves. You can fill up your bathtub with a couple inches of water and place your parrot nearby.
It’s important to only use lukewarm water when bathing your parrot, as hot water can scald a parrot's delicate skin. Stick your finger underneath the water to see how cold it is before using it on your parrot. If it feels too warm or too cold, you’ll have to make some adjustments.