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  • Inquiry: How can I keep my bird cage clean? Melissa Nelson, DVM, PhD, is a veterinarian. Nelson is a Minnesota-based veterinarian with over 18 years of experience working in a rural clinic. Her areas of expertise are companion and large animal medicine. The University of Minnesota awarded her a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 1998. Melissa Nelson, DVM, PhD, Veterinarian Expert Response: You can use a specially made cleaning product that you can purchase at a pet store, diluted vinegar or bleach (then give it a good rinse with plain water), or plain dish soap and water.
  • Veterinarian Dr. Melissa Nelson, DVM, PhD: Do birds need to be bathed? Nelson is a Minnesota-based veterinarian with over 18 years of experience working in a rural clinic. Her areas of expertise are companion and large animal medicine. The University of Minnesota awarded her a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 1998. Not a long, drawn-out bath, says veterinarian expert Melissa Nelson, DVM, PhD. However, they will value an occasional light mist with warm water.
  • Hayley Heartfield Bird Specialist Hayley Heartfield is a bird specialist and the proprietor of About Birds, a pet bird shop located in Montgomery County, Texas. Question Is washing a bird bad? Hayley specializes in pet bird care, behavior, training, and breeding. Hayley studied Animal Science at Texas A&M. In addition to carrying a wide variety of bird species, About Birds also provides boarding, grooming, and bird care supplies. Answer from Hayley Heartfield, Bird Specialist Expert: Not quite, but birds do have a tendency to maintain their cleanliness On the other hand, you can lightly mist your birds once or twice a month if you do not see them bathing. A light mist of lukewarm water should be sprayed above the bird and allowed to fall over its feathers.
  • To avoid having to look for items while holding your bird, try to keep everything close at hand. Thanks Helpful 1 Not Helpful 0 .
  • When spraying, do not soak the bird; instead, wet small areas of the bird until it is thoroughly cleaned. Thanks Helpful 1 Not Helpful 0 .

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To help your bird clean itself, put a container with an inch of warm water in its cage and place the cage in a warm spot. As an alternative, mist your bird with water using a spray bottle until it seems clean. After that, let your bird air dry in a warm, bright room to prevent it from becoming too cold during the drying process. To help your bird dry faster, you can also gently stroke it in the direction of its feathers. However, you should avoid using a towel or hair dryer as these items can harm your bird’s feathers or skin. Continue reading for advice on keeping your bird’s cage tidy so it won’t require as many baths!

FAQ

Is it OK to spray a cockatiel with water?

Birds like to get wet. Water makes them feel good and it stimulates normal preening behavior. You can dampen your bird by using a spray bottle set to “mist” not “spray.” If your birds don’t like being misted directly, spray up so the water falls like rain.

Do cockatiels need grooming?

Like all birds, cockatiels require annual, routine veterinary health check-ups. Your veterinarian can perform a physical examination, grooming (including nail or wing trims, as necessary) and laboratory tests (including blood and stool analysis) to help ensure your bird is healthy.

What can I clean my bird with?

Fill a container with an inch or two of water. Add a low concentration dishwashing liquid like Dawn, which has been shown to effectively and easily remove oils without irritating birds’ eyes or skin. Rinse your bird thoroughly with a gently mist or spray of water.