bath in bowl and or sink

[pjbmom]

Hi everyone,

 

I have Chico now enjoy taking a spray bath. Because he steps up to my hand and is very comfortable with me, I wanted to introduce him to a bowl or sink bath ( Occasionnaly I put him on a perch and shower him too. )

 

How would you approach this bath in a sink or bowl?Or do you think I should stick with the spray bottle or shower perch for now? Just want him to get exposed to as much possible to see what he prefers the best.

 

thanks.

[danmcq]

Since chico seems to already accept and enjoy misting and showers. Just get something like a large pie pan for example and place it on a counter top fill it 3/4 with water, splash you hand or finger around in t to get him interested in it to see if he will go in on his own. You could also use a deeper stainless bowl like a large dog water bowl. Sometimes misting them lightly with aloe if they already enjoy that will entice them to jump right n to the bowl as well. You could of course experiment with the sink in the same manner. This will be a little trial and error to see what he prefers.

Edited March 16, 2013 by danmcq

[Acappella]

Dan's right. If you've got Chico so that he likes misting, stick with it. Around here Dorian has to initiate the bath idea or it ain't happening. I can help him along though. They prefer cold water for bathing, so you can even try adding a couple ice cubes to the dish ideas Dan gave you. On days when I want to encourage Dorian to take the plunge, I just keep filling and refilling his water dish with ice cold water and he usually dives in himself. Then and only then will he allow me to help him with a spray bottle full of cold aloe juice.

[kins2321@yahoo.com]

I agree as well. I am jealous too! Sophie won't shower and misting might as well be called murder and betrayal.Our otherbirdsLOVE to shower.Sophie will

just watch Nancy