Bird Bathing

Do you know the importance of providing a bathtub for your bird and why the bird needs it at this particular period?

Summer has begun to approach, and this period is when the bird needs to bathe more intensively, as it makes the bird healthy, clean, and refreshed, and its smell is beautiful, or rather, it is okay. In warm weather, the bird needs to be bathed once or twice a week, depending on the degree of cold, while in warm weather it needs to be bathed once or twice a week, depending on the degree of cold. Hot shower every day. The importance of bathing is that it preserves the bird’s feathers and makes them shiny, as dust and dirt accumulate under the feathers on a daily basis and make their appearance dull, untidy or smooth, especially with the bird’s frequent exposure to food fumes or any external fumes, as they often play a major role in distorting the bird’s feathers, and water reduces This problem removes these dirt and fumes and makes the bird’s feathers soft and shiny. The skin of some birds, especially the curlew, also contains a powdery substance that we often notice falling out of it when it scratches its body. This substance may cause respiratory problems for people with allergies, and water reduces the accumulation of this substance and gives the skin moisture. It is needed greatly, especially in the summer and during the incubation of eggs. Bathing also helps the bird reduce its body temperature, which increases with the increase in temperature. We see the bird opening its mouth when the heat increases, and this is a sign that its body temperature is rising and that it needs a bath.

How does a bird bathe?

A bathtub must be provided for the bird with a smooth bottom so that the bird’s feet do not slip, and the water must not be very deep, but rather a medium amount so that the bird does not drown. Cases of drowning have been recorded due to the depth of the water in the basin because the bird tries to put its head under the water, which causes the water to enter the His nose thus drowns him, and once the basin is placed, the bird will try to get into it and then start bathing

What should I do if the bird refuses to get into the bathtub?

Some birds may refuse to go down to bathe due to their fear of water, especially males. Some may take a long time to be convinced to go into the bath. Some may imitate other birds and are encouraged to go down. Some may insist on refraining from going down. In this case, an empty can can be used, such as a glass cleaning can with a spray bottle, and sprayed onn the bird. With extreme caution, as some birds develop a complex of fear of water due to the method of spraying, one must spray quietly and the spraying force should be medium and not strong so as not to frighten the bird. When you spray the bird with water, avoid spraying on the face area, that is, on the eyes, ears, and nose, as birds often suffer from severe pneumonia due to spraying on this area, especially in cold weather. The water must also be felt first before spraying to test its temperature and the strength of its rush. It is best to use fresh water for bathing to avoid It contains chlorine, which may cause respiratory problems for the bird, or the bird may drink from it, and it may contain a percentage of rust that comes from pipes, and it is scientifically known that rust is considered a fatal substance for birds.

When should I bathe the bird ?

Bathing should only be done in warm or hot weather. It is preferable to bathe in the morning and at noon, and it is forbidden to bathe at night while the bird is going to sleep because the bird will not have time to dry its feathers and will sleep while it is wet. You may notice the bird’s chest muscles trembling after bathing. Do not be afraid, this is a normal thing. Due to muscle contraction and expansion as a result of excess body heat.
Tips for healthy bathing:
1 – Do not use very cold or very hot water.
2- Do not bathe your bird while leaving an air-conditioned room outside.
3- Do not use commercial water because it may harm the bird’s eyes and may give off a strange smell.
4 – Be careful not to use the dryer to dry your bird’s feathers because it may cause serious deformities to its feathers.
5- Never bathe your bird when it is sick or weak.
6- Do not use soap in the shower, as it is not needed.
7- Never force the bird to bathe.
8- Do not bathe the bird under the sink or in the wash basin.
9- Do not leave the bird alone while bathing.
10 – Use a separate cage when spraying, or avoid spraying on the cage while it is under the sun so that it does not rust.
11 – Do not leave the cage floor wet. Rather, replace the floor papers as soon as you finish bathing, because wet floors mixed with bird droppings cause serious diseases for birds.
12 – Do not leave the bathtub in the cage for a long time because the blue may fall inside it and the bird may drink from it. Rather, remove it as soon as the bath is finished.