Bath time

[Lisamarie]

zippy hates the bath and today was having none of it wonder why he hates it so much lol

 

[Terry57]

Zippy is too funny! What a great picture

 

[TheImpaler]

I'm sorry he's avoiding his bath, but he's hilarious!! cutie pie

 

[Lisamarie]

He not my friend at the moment he sitting on other side room giving me his am not talking to you looks

 

[Dopey]

Sorry - I think it's pretty funny but I won't be laughing in a few weeks when I get my Catalina.

 

[Kiwibird]

That is a priceless picture! "Get me outta here" is the expression on his face. Funny he hates baths, most macaws love them.

 

[thekarens]

That is too cute! All the macs I've met like baths

 

[Lisamarie]

I wish he did it not easy to get him down from there and he can fly it's an unfair advantage

 

[MacawGuy]

Lol That's funny right there

 

[goalerjones]

Hahnzel is finally getting accustomed to the shower. He's still not flapping his wings and "actively bathing". But he's talking to me while I get him with the detachable shower nozzle. Keep at it, let him see you being okay in the shower and it might get better.

 

[Lisamarie]

I hope so I'm using spray bottle on him at moment and dnt like that either he tries to hide behind his rope toy at back but he needs a proper bath lol

 

[EnglishMuffin]

I just had a thought that made me think of this post, it might be an idea to try with Zippy if he is food motivated!

Why not try getting a big, wide bowl, heavy enough that he can perch on, and fill it 2 inches with water, and float buoyant fruit on the surface? Like apples, cranberries, blueberries, whatever! I was thinking of kids bobbing for apples. I know his beak is more adept at picking stuff like that out of water but I thought it might be a fun way to get him used to dipping his face and chest in the water for a reward?

Might not work but could be worth a try!!

 

[EnglishMuffin]

could also try putting heavier fruit in there that will settle on the bottom so he has to get his face wet to reach it. I just tried this with Sootie and she's having a great time bobbing for blueberries...then again she does love bathtime already!

 

[Lisamarie]

Ah now there's an idea will try that thank you

 

[Birdbrain91]

That is funny. I can laugh because my B&G doesn't like bath time either.

 

[Lisamarie]

Aww does he not

 

[JerseyWendy]

LOL! Zippy put the "DO NOT DISTURB" curtain up.

 

[Birdman666]

HELP! HELP! MY PERSON HAS GONE MAD! SHE'S TRYING TO DROWN ME...!!!

That would be my CAG'S reaction to the shower...

See, now, I have the opposite problem with my big macs. I actually have to turn the water off on them. And my RFM is such a water bird that I can't even run the sink to do dishes with out her seizing the opportunity to dive into the sink and play in the water... she gets in and rolls around in there. I have to let her play before I can use the soap, or she'll dive into soapy water.

 

[TessieB]

Good thing you have a double sink. Just in case they don't want to share.

 

[GW.Joe]

LOL! "DO NOT DISTURB" curtain