Each individual pet bird varies in their preferred method of bathing. Birds also vary in the amount of bathing they prefer. Some birds want to take baths every day, and some prefer to take baths only once a week. Once you conclude how often your bird likes to bathe, be sure to give him the chance to bathe as often as he would like!
Smaller birds (for example: parakeets), usually like to take a bath right inside their cage! You need to supply them with little bird bathtubs. I bought my small bird the Insight Bird Bath for Small Birds, shown to the right. This bird bath fits in most small and medium sized bird baths. Another type of in-cage bird bath that may fit larger birds is the Insight Inside the Cage Bird Bath for Pet Birds. Your bird will love taking baths in either of these bird baths! If your bird is too large for a in-cage bath, he may enjoy sitting in the sink and letting a gentle stream of water clean him.
Some birds do not enjoy baths, nor do they enjoy getting soaking wet. They may prefer to be misted with warm water. To properly clean pet bird’s feathers, you can use Feather Glo Bird Bath Spray. It is specially formulated to prevent feather picking because it cleans your bird’s feathers without stripping away the healthy oils. It is a non-irritating formula, and it will not irritate your bird’s eyes.
The best thing to do is give your pet bird the opportunity to experience all the different methods of bathing. Then, you will be able to see which method of bathing your pet bird prefers, and you will be able to provide your bird the necessary supplies!
Keep in mind that you never need to add soap to your bathing bird’s water. All birds need to get clean is plain water. Soap can can wash away protective oils in their feathers, which will cause your bird to pick at their feathers. Also, your bird should take a bath early in the morning so they will be dry when its time to go to bed.