HOW CAN I BATH MY PET; HYGIENE AND HEALTH OF YOUR PET:
The bathroom is a very important moment for parrots, the feathers get dirty and need cleaning to stay healthy.
In the wild, parrots care for their plumage by preening, often bathing and changing feathers.
THE BENEFITS OF THE PARROT BATH:
For all parrots regular bathing is not only necessary for proper hygiene, but also for skin rehydration and feather maintenance.
The action of the water also encourages the parrot to clean itself and soften its plumage.
During moulting, the growth of new calamus can create itchiness and the water helps relieve discomfort by providing good hydration to the skin and feathers.
Even during the hatching period, a good bath will help regulate the level of humidity in the nest, this factor is important for the chicks inside the eggs.
BATHROOM MODE:
Each parrot has its own personality and different ways of interacting with water: for some it is natural to throw themselves in the bowl to bathe, while for others it takes time and patience to find the best way to deal with it and learn to appreciate it.
Many parrots may be initially fearful, but enforcement and restriction are never a good tactic and a gradual approach, encouraging the animal with treats and praise, is always preferable.
It could take days, but with patience and perseverance you will get good results.
FOR A HEALTHY BATHROOM IT IS IMPORTANT TO TAKE INTO ACCOUNT:
At Glu Glu Pet we recommend:
- Use room temperature water, if you want to add aloe or apple cider vinegar in small amounts.
- Parrots Will Dry Themselves - It is very important not to use the hair dryer as it may contain non-stick coatings on the heating coils which can be deadly; furthermore, the emitted air thwarts the benefits of hydration provided by water; do not use soaps, shampoos or bubble baths intended for human use.
- After the bath, repair the parrot from drafts and cold areas, avoiding proposing showers and baths before the night's rest.
Parrots must wet their feathers often, as they come from a humid tropical climate.
It is good to offer him a bath, both for his health and to enhance grooming.
Companion parrots should be bathed from time to time to keep their feathers in good health and encourage preening.
The way to get wet will vary according to the species and also the personality of our parrot.
This species of bird comes from tropical environments where the degree of humidity is high, so if we want our companion to feel at home, we must offer him some way to get wet.
Give your parrot a bath at least three or four times a week, they will improve their feathers and groom themselves more.
WARNINGS:
Be careful not to wet his face, more precisely his nose, since it is uncovered and it is easy for water to enter through his nostrils.
Remember to open his wings the same way they do, do not do it any other way, any twist will make him hurt and he will scream.
If it is very dirty, like some kind of grease impregnated in its feathers due to a serious lack of cleaning, and whose dirt is difficult to remove, you will not be able to completely clean its feathers in one go.
In this case, there will be several sessions, but spaced between periods of several days, so you avoid not tiring your parrot.
If you are going to use another method to wet it, that this one only contains water.
No soap or other cleaning element is necessary, just a good dip of water will be enough for a good bath.
Bathe it in summer, or on sunny days.
Don't do it when it's cold, because they can get sick.
