alex2014 Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 I posted on here how Alex was afraid of the spray and I didn't want to break the trust I'm building by spraying him. Thanks to all the great advise about not making the bath a priority. I did take the suggestion and start putting a bowl of water in the bottom of his cage every day. So far he has not touched it. This morning as I was getting ready I heard him whisteling and making a racket, when I peaked around the corner I laughed to myself. There he was at the drinking water bowl frolicking in the water, ducking his head and throwing water everywhere, having a grand time. So I guess thats a good start. I'll keep the dish in his cage also, hoping he tries that as his big butt doesn't fit the water bowl very well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inara Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 How wonderful that Alex followed his natural instincts! Inara has two water dishes, one she drinks from and one thst she sqeezes herself into to bathe. I've offered her large dishes at the bottom of her cage but she ignores them. I do intend to try the suggestion of putting greens into one to see if that is something she might enjoy. At some time in the future you might see if Alex likes to be spritzed when he is flapping his wings during his bath time. Inara loves that and it helped her get over her trepidation about being misted. Yay for Alex!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray P Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 This is what I use as bath tub for my fids. It`s a rabbit litter pan that hangs in the cage so it`s not on the floor so they don`t poop in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inara Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 Thanks Ray! That looks great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timbersmom Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 When I catch Timber trying to bathe in his water bowl, I put the pan in the bottom of the cage and he goes for it. He has to be "in the mood" to take a bath before he will use the glass baking dish. If he is in the mood, he will hop right in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 Oh I would have loved to have seem a photo of that first bathing... (hint) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kins2321@yahoo.com Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 I LOVE Ray's invention. Alex, give it a try! I WISH I could give Sophie a shower or spray with her blessing! Hoping when I get my aviator harness, maybe she would enjoy a spritz outside. I continue to get a polite " no thank you". Shower her as quick as I can when dander and feathers really need it. It is tough to hear " ROM no! (mom)". I am so happy to be forgiven quickly, but I can't imagine what new parents, or new owners go thru. I'm not punished, because she loves me to death.( she is mad at me though!). nancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brat Birds Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 So glad that Alex is settling in and enjoying his bath. Mine do the same thing - and no they don't fit well in the water dish so don't get a good bath, but it is better than nothing LOL. Way to Go Alex! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muse Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 This is what I use as bath tub for my fids. It`s a rabbit litter pan that hangs in the cage so it`s not on the floor so they don`t poop in it. [ATTACH=CONFIG]25301[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]25302[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]25303[/ATTACH] Is that lucite? It looks pretty durable. I want one! Going to have to start searching on the rabbit sites. Thanks! Megan loves water but won't go down to the floor (or even the birdbath). This would be PERFECT for her! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray P Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 (edited) You can find these at some pet stores. Get the biggest one they have and I like the wing nut type mount best. They are about 5 or 6 bucks as I remember. P.S. They also come in different colors. The one you see was in Crickets cage as Corky does not like blue. Edited June 11, 2014 by Ray P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex2014 Posted June 11, 2014 Author Share Posted June 11, 2014 Trying to fit but still having fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greywings Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 Great idea Ray, funny how the same bowls and a few other items are cheaper on the small mammal aisle than on the bird aisle. Running the vacuum seems to incite bathing activity among our flock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray P Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 The vacuum dose the same here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muse Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 You can find these at some pet stores.Get the biggest one they have and I like the wing nut type mount best. They are about 5 or 6 bucks as I remember. P.S. They also come in different colors. The one you see was in Crickets cage as Corky does not like blue. THANK you so much Ray! I appreciate it. I am going to get some and see how they do. Will post wet bird pics if successful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2birds Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 You can find these at some pet stores.Get the biggest one they have and I like the wing nut type mount best. They are about 5 or 6 bucks as I remember. P.S. They also come in different colors. The one you see was in Crickets cage as Corky does not like blue. In all of my researching about african greys, I am learning a lot about them. Now, I have to figure out what color my baby is going to like too? Ahhh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muse Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 Ray - not having any luck finding this particular pan. Would you happen to know what brand it is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timbersmom Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 2birds, your baby will like what he likes. I'm not sure Timber has a favorite color, but I know he hates orange! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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