Hi need Advice about my 3yr old Green Wing Macaw

[mackieuk]

Been spraying johnsons plume spray on her for the last 3 years and water,but i have noticed that she has dry skin and keeps itching. So i have been reading on the internet about it and i have been told to buy aloe vera juice 100% natural and buy some aloe vera gel 100% natural and that should help her,so i have bought them but i have been told i need to use distilled water because our water from the north east uk has pollutants, chemicals, toxins in it,and it not good for the bird when she gets a good spray,and i have no problems bathing her she loves it.

But i am finding it hard to find a water distiller?

I have found this one on ebay,do you think thats ok?
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New 4L Dental Medical Pure Water Distiller All Stainless Steel Internal | eBay





Any help would be greatly appreciated

 

[Birdman666]

I don't use the aloe in water, I just put some aloe gel on my fingertips and give her a good rub on the neck where it's dry and itchy after bathing.

You really don't want to apply it to the feathers. You apply it to the skin.

I just use regular old tap water. Turn on the shower, and let her dance around in it.

 

[Kiwibird]

What's the humidity in your house? Parrots tend to like it a little more on the humid side. Also, how much fresh produce is your bird eating? Dry skin tends to come from lack of moisture in their diet, or dry air.

 

[MacawLoverOf3]

Get some coconut oil, cold pressed type, the lower heat tolerance the better and rub a little on the feet. It acts as a lotion, great for birds and humans too. I know of people who use it as a hand lotion, facial moisturizer and even a little (just a little) on the hair as a conditioner.

Use that for baking, to grease the pan, or even frying though I have to admit when I made pancakes I preferred using butter.