lisachristine Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Just wanted to share this with everyone. For those of you who's greys hate water, here is an idea that might get them comfortable being around it. Although Rosie has not completely submerged herself in it, she continues to toy with the idea! I recycled some old foot toys that she destroyed and placed them in a baking dish full of water. It took her a couple of days to warm up to the idea of playing in water, but she couldn't resist the colorful toys that were floating around. Now it is one of her favorite daily activities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aw64 Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 What a good idear will be giving that a try Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aerial.2000 Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 thats a great idea for parrots who dont like the water !!! Im glad marco is totally cool with showers she takes them with me ... course the whole family thinks im crazy when they hear me in there talking to her Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aw64 Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 After just two days of putting dish of water with foot toys in it at bottom of cage Alfie is paddling in it playing with toys and has been stretching his wings out so think this may be a hit just waiting to get soaked as I sit right next to cage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcq Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Thats the right idea, make it look like a good place to play. Many will also go after ice cubes as well if you put a few in that water bowl rather than toys. They do not get in the way a much as a toy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timbersmom Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 LOL Make it cheesecake and I'll bob for it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spock Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Gee Dan, thank you and all of you for your suggestions...I know what you mean. Jay is such an old duck...I tried toys in the bath but after two laptops, it got to be too expensive... and the mouse does not float! Ice cubes sound like a good idea. The old mallard is so numb he would never feel it. Maybe I could get some shots of Jay bobbing for ice cubes...hmmm, maybe I could try an apple in there too...????:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neoow Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Will have to try this with Alfie. He'll bath in his water bowl but won't go near a tray or any other container with water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcq Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 LOL Maggie!!!! Thats paints a mental image I'll have a hard time forgetting. But, I guess whatever works! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcq Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 (edited) Will have to try this with Alfie. He'll bath in his water bowl but won't go near a tray or any other container with water. The way I got Dayo interested when he was a wee lad. Was placing a 12 inch aluminum cake layer pan on the counter top in the kitchen. Then I took his 1.5 inch arcylic ball with bell inside that he loved to play with and toss and throw around. It put it in the pan and then flicked it arounds with my finger which got him involved. Once he got started with the ball, he didn't noticed the water at first. Then the next thing you know, he was in there splashing around and getting his breast feathers wet. I used ice cubes later because they would just melt away as he would grab them and try to bite a chunk off, then back in for a bath again. Now I must say, I did take a few bites in the action with that ball as I was flipping it around in his water. It totally pissed him off that I was playing with it. That was years ago, now I just place a large and deep 12 inch dog water bowl (totally sanitized of course) fill it half full and he will just go jump in if he is in the mood for a bath. The cake pan bath I described: Edited February 13, 2013 by danmcq Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neoow Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 The way I got Dayo interested when he was a wee lad. Was placing a 12 inch aluminum cake layer pan on the counter top in the kitchen. Then I took his 1.5 inch arcylic ball with bell inside that he loved to play with and toss and throw around. It put it in the pan and then flicked it arounds with my finger which got him involved. Once he got started with the ball, he didn't noticed the water at first. Then the next thing you know, he was in there splashing around and getting his breast feathers wet. I used ice cubes later because they would just melt away as he would grab them and try to bite a chunk off, then back in for a bath again. Now I must say, I did take a few bites in the action with that ball as I was flipping it around in his water. It totally pissed him off that I was playing with it. That was years ago, now I just place a large and deep 12 inch dog water bowl (totally sanitized of course) fill it half full and he will just go jump in if he is in the mood for a bath. The cake pan bath I described: Thanks, I've got a dish which is similar- it's a food bowl meant for smaller animals like rabbits/guinea pigs etc but it's quite shallow and has a good surface area. I've shown it to Alfie, filled it with some water and played with the water to try and tempt him but he usually isn't interested. He poked at it a couple of times but didn't play with the water or seem overly interested. It never even occurred to me to put toys in there to perk his interest. I've got some I could use as well. So that's a useful idea for me to try. It's not a problem when he baths in his water bowl. I normally help him out by getting the spray bottle out, which he is fine with, thankfully. It's just he can't fit in it and have a good splash around. He normally only gets one foot wet or just his toes. The majority of it ends up on the walls and floors instead of himself as well. So I'll try some toys or ice cubes in the larger bowl and see how he gets on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest candismalli Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 wow thanks for sharing, I will definately be trying this with my Charley! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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