Cockateil bath

[Colleen Fortin]

My cockatiel is an adult and rescued. He's been with us for about 1 month. So in order to have him bath I took a dropper and dropped droplets of water on him. He seemed to like it. Spread his wings and tucked his head under his body a few times. Is this a good thing?

 

[sunnysmom]

Yes, it sounds like he liked it. You can try misting him too or giving him a shallow bowl of water to bathe in.

 

[CeciliaZ]

Yes! Try a spray bottle with a fine mist - my tiels love it!

 

[Colleen Fortin]

Whew.....I thought he was hiding his head and was frightened. Feeling better. Mist sounds like a heck of an idea too!

 

[greys4u]

When I am at the sink and the water is running and Valentine is on my shoulder she wants me to 'flick ' water on her, then shes goes back to her cage and takes a bath. Misting would be very good. If you use the shallow dish and it has water, gently swirl the water and let your baby see you do it, might work

 

[Dona]

My Linnie has just recently warmed up to showering. Another good day today! I am misting her from above with a spray bottle and she eventually drops down from my finger and hangs with her wings out. It also helps to have the sink water running. Sounds like your cocktatiel likes it!