cleaning parrot

[Farhan213]

hi, I have 2.25 month old indian ringneck I wanted to clean him properly. can anyone tell me the best oil for his cleaning.

 

[Kiwibird]

Hi. You should NOT use any kind of oil (or anything else, like shampoo or soap) to clean your bird. They do not need anything besides plain, clean water to be washed with. Parrots should be bathed at least once a week (more if they really enjoy it) by spritzing them with warm water (think baby bath temperature) in a clean spray bottle that has never contained chemicals (i.e. buy a spray bottle as the bird bottle). Some individuals prefer taking "bird baths" in a shallow pan of water, though I still suggest spritzing as they often don't get themselves completely wet taking a bird bath. I always recommend making baths a positive experience by giving praise during the bath and treats afterwards. Most birds respond favorably to baths though and the bath itself is a fun and rewarding experience (parrots like to be clean). Always make sure it is warm inside when you bathe your bird (until he dries off) and keep him away from any drafts to keep him from catching a chill.

 

[Farhan213]

actually 2 days ago I was watching a documentary on national geographic in that documentary a doctor suggest vegetable oil for animals cleaning , I was thinking that I can use vegetable oil for birds cleaning for that reason I post this question.

 

[Doublete]

I can't think of any animal you would clean with oil.

Birds should not be washed with anything but pure water maybe some aloe juice. Stick with pure water.

 

[Dinosrawr]

I think you misinterpreted. NatGeo recommends putting vegetable oil on feathers to recreate a natural oil spill impact on birds and the damage it does:

http://education.nationalgeographic.com/education/activity/birds-feathers-and-oil/?ar_a=1

 

[getwozzy]

As already stated, you should never ever ever! clean a bird with oil of any kind. It would create nothing but problems for your bird.

Only plain, clean water should be used to bathe/clean your bird.

 

[Hawk]

hi, I have 2.25 month old indian ringneck I wanted to clean him properly. can anyone tell me the best oil for his cleaning.

Let's see....put your bird in the cage then go and bang your head against wall 3 times... Seriously, national geographic said " Animals" referring to mammals...( I seen the program)...NOT BIRDS !

Birds should never have anything but water...That said, you can give a bird flax seed, and fish oil in with their diet once a week to aid in oil gland
for beautiful plumage. Don't put the fish oil on the bird....it goes in their fooooooooood.

 

[EAI]

Just adding Birds, or more noticeably have a natural oil gland, the Uropygial gland in their feathers on their backs they will use by preening in that one area -- on their back -- and then continuing to preen the rest of their feathers.
So don't worry about putting oil on them, they have their own!

It's not the best way to explain it, but thats pretty much what it is.

 

[Taw5106]

When you say clean a bird, can you tell us more about what you mean or he to accomplish? I ask because maybe what you call clean is something different than what most Americans call it or refer to it. To me cleaning a bird could be showering a bird, or wiping food from its beak.

 

[Birdman666]

actually 2 days ago I was watching a documentary on national geographic in that documentary a doctor suggest vegetable oil for animals cleaning , I was thinking that I can use vegetable oil for birds cleaning for that reason I post this question.

NO! NEVER!!!

Just turn on the water, and give him a shower.

 

[Farhan213]

what can I say now. well everyone had done their best for the answer very useful answered given by hawk.