Christina Larsen Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 I was wondering what everyone does as far as bathing their African Greys? I saw a bird bath that would be perfect but it's only sold in the UK. Has anyone built or created a bath for a grey? We got a chinchilla dust bath house and were going to see if we could get that to work. Amy is a 7-year-old CAG. My fiancé can try and build something but I wouldn't know what exactly to tell him as far as materials or design. Too bad there are only baths for small birds in the U.S. Thanks!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mistyparrot Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 Have you tried garden centers? I bought a plastic seed tray 18 by 14 by 3 inches deep and a round plant pot tray about 15 inches diameter. Both work just fine with Misty. Steve n Misty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kins2321@yahoo.com Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 Sorry to say... all our birds LOVE water. Sophie watches everyone have a shower. She is happy for all. Her idea of a shower, is getting her chest and few flight feathers wet. She thinks she has showered. Nancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 Why not look in the dog section of pet stores and look for crocks or heavy dishes that are large enough for a grey to get into and not turn over, they would be excellent to put in a cage or area for your bird to bathe in if so inclined. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 My grey just uses my large fish bowl whenever she is so inclined LOL!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray P Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 My grey and amazon use a corner rabbit litter pan. Sold in pet stores where you can buy rabbits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kins2321@yahoo.com Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 Sophie acts all brave and bold! The moment it is her turn to get in the shower, she totally " freaks!" Ryan, is tougher than me! ( so I thought!) I told him, be strong.... she's going to freak! We have to do this! She had a slight misting! She was sooo proud of herself! Nancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timbersmom Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 I have a spray bottle with nursery water (the kind with no chemicals added). Timber gets excited when he sees the bottle. The previous owner told me he loved being sprayed. The first time I sprayed him he immediately went to his water bowl and started throwing water over his shoulder. The next time I knew he wanted to be sprayed until he was dripping wet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kave70 Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 My grey and amazon use a corner rabbit litter pan. Sold in pet stores where you can buy rabbits Great idea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chezron Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 Brutus hates water, so we get around the power struggle by rolling his whole cage outside and spraying him with the hose sprinkler. He doesn't like it but it works, and he doesn't hate me afterward. Otherwise he just sticks his breast in his water bowl which is not a satisfactory bath. We have "Shower Sunday" and every parrot goes outside in their cages for a bath. At that time I can also hose off any messes in the cage. Afterward they dry in the sun which everyone enjoys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcq Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 (edited) My grey hates any type of misting, showering etc. unless it is on his terms which is any water bowl big enough for him to get in and bath himself when he wishes. Large pie pans, large dog water bowls. Sometimes he will fly over to their water bowls and jump in, which we must stop immediately so we can thoroughly wash it first to cleanse of all the nasty dog slobber in it. I must mist him in his cage to keep him confined or in the warm/hot months we roll the cages outside and mist them with a nozzle attached to a water hose until the are drenched. Then a nice sun drenching and preening for a few hours and their good to go. Edited July 7, 2012 by danmcq Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chezron Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 Hey Dan, we have same system! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amali Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 Sometimes my guys sit in the bottom of my garden tub and I will mist them while also having about 1/2" of water in the tub. Other days, they go on their shower perch in the shower with me. Amali seems to prefer the finer mist from the spray bottle, but takes all of it in stride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kins2321@yahoo.com Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 Sophie will act like the " wicked witch", from OZ! " I'm melting!" She is such a drama queen, and we all get " sucked" up into it. NO shower, no spray! This weekend, I am determined she get wet. Its almost 100 degrees! Nancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnMM Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 Buddy doesn't like being misted at all! He pouts afterward. He will bath on his own in his water dish...tends to happen when we vacuum. I don't know what it is about the vacuum, but that's when he has his bath. I tried the pan at the bottom, no go...even put his fav snacks in it...he just reached in and grabbed them and barely got his toes wet. I'm going to try to take him in our shower when we finish it...it'll be large and roomy with room for a shower perch. I guess we'll see. I don't know about the baby, but from what I understand they really like leaf surfing and enjoy water, so when she is more comfortable we will get to work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcq Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 Sophie will act like the " wicked witch", from OZ! " I'm melting!" She is such a drama queen, and we all get " sucked" up into it. NO shower, no spray! This weekend, I am determined she get wet. Its almost 100 degrees! Nancy LOL and Dayo is the Drama King. But, they must get wet regardless of all the drama, so go for it Nancy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingy Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 I read about this idea somewhere and thought it was interesting. There are nozzles you can fit over your bathtub spigot that spray water. Poke some small pin holes in the hose and secure it using a string and suction cup to the other side of the shower. Set your temp, use a pinch clamp to stop most of the water from coming out the spray nozzle end, hang it up and let your bird play in the tub. It will produce a light fine mist without any scary noises or frightening looking spray bottles. If your bird doesn't like the feel of the tub on its feet you can put down a thin towel. You can alternate play time in the tub without water so that it isn't considered a bad place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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