VMD 513: Pet animal Breeding, Management, Nutrition and Health Care (1+1)

BATHING

• Bathing is an excellent way to encourage preening.
• Every birds have its own way of bathing.
• If the bird does not appear to like bathing, chances are the preferred method has not been discovered. Bathing suggestions,
  • Bowel filled with water
  • Installing mister or fogger, ideal for larger birds
  • Water faucet, making sure that water does not get too hot
  • Wet foliage, great for budgies and other small birds
  • Sprinkler in warmer day
  • Shower with buddy good for larger birds.
• Bird should be bathed daily for a schedule of two or three in a week is ideal.
• A soap or cleaning agent should not be used.
• Even in small amount it may destroy the protective oil coat of the birds.