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Brittany0208

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Since it's getting colder, I want to soak Java one good time to loosen all the dried poop in his feathers. He's always dunking himself in his water bowl but his tail is mostly untouched. I'm contemplating putting him in the tub with a little water and helping him clean himself.
However, it's difficult to put him down once I've picked him up, and he constantly tries to climb out of the tub or the sink when I put him in it.
All of his tail feathers have dried poop on them.
How can I make this easier for him?
 

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Will he let you use a very wet wash cloth or towel? Maybe let him lay on it?
 

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Problem solved! Instead of completely soaking him, I put a little water in the tub and stuck my feet in. He still wasn't having it but I was able to hold him in my hands and keep his tail submerged until the poop softened and broke away.
He flapped around like crazy until he made himself wheeze, so I figured he'd had enough. His tail is clean and now he's nice and toasty, getting scritches.
 

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What about taking him in shower you? Leave on your swimsuit with t shirt over it. I have done this with cockatoo on my arm. Slide backwards into the shower so not to frightened him. Little at a time luke warm water.
 

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What about taking him in shower you? Leave on your swimsuit with t shirt over it. I have done this with cockatoo on my arm. Slide backwards into the shower so not to frightened him. Little at a time luke warm water.
I'll consider that for next time :fairy:
 

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Can you spritz him with warm water?
 

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Can you spritz him with warm water?
Yes, but it's mostly under his tail that gets dirty. I may have to desensitize him with a washcloth since he really doesn't like the bathroom.
 

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Sometimes I will spritz my tiel on his bottom when he gets poop on himself.
It can trigger his desire to get wet under his wings as well. Then I can spritz him down all over.
 

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It helps when you can convince him that it is his idea to take a bath...:laugh:
 

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This is a useful thread—Waffle has some poop on her tail too and the spritz and water bowl aren’t cutting it. She’s very fussy about the misting and only wants it from up high, like rain.
I guess we are due for a tandem shower tomorrow. :)
 
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