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I would suggest focusing entirely on finding a way they will bathe when you have them outside the cage (rather than, "How to train my bird not to take a bath in it's water bowl").
You will need to...
Regarding their water bowls... is there a way you could locate them in the central part of their enclosure, away from the edges, so splashing is contained?
You will need to...
- try multiple approaches... a bowl, the sink, the edge of the sink under running water, a mister, the shower, etc, etc (because they won't like all of them)
- you know she likes her stainless steel water bowl, so I'd start there... just place it, or one like it, outside of the cage - offer the opportunity every day (they probably wont want to bathe every day, but it ensures they bathe outside their cage on the days they do)
- offer the opportunity at different times of day (start by observing when they choose to bathe in their dishes)
- observe their body language (my GCC will excitedly watch me wash the dishes, and I know she's interested in a sink-side bath when I'm done)
- never force them to bathe in a way you want, rely on them choosing.
Regarding their water bowls... is there a way you could locate them in the central part of their enclosure, away from the edges, so splashing is contained?