keeping warm after bath
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sofiaee
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- Yellow Sided GCC Oliver (October 2009), and a Cinnamon GCC Mia (August 2013)
Yeah I wouldn't really worry either unless she looks unwell. But yes I don't let Oliver bathe once it gets darker no matter how much he wants to. It might not actually be an issue but I don't want him to go to bed still wet.
JadeC
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Yeah, no worries 
Meiko shakes after his bath too, unless he's wrapped up in a towel, which he LOVES. Maybe try putting him on a towel or blanket? I'm sure he's fine though.
Meiko shakes after his bath too, unless he's wrapped up in a towel, which he LOVES. Maybe try putting him on a towel or blanket? I'm sure he's fine though.
MikeyTN
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"Willie"&"Lola"B&G Macaw,
"Dixie"LSC2, and "Nico" Scarlet Macaw.
If your that concerned, get Prissy used to the blow dryer! I use the blow dryer during winter time as I keep the heat on the low side since I'm not a fan of heat....
Calace
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GCC- Ollie 3.9.13.
Cockatiels- RIP Charlie 2012, Zac 2006.
Such a cute mental image! :2_smile:
WendyM
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I read somewhere that they quiver after a bath to help shake water off their feathers.
brianlinkles
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i am the mom of three parrots:
Dorothy- African grey (cag)
Bowie- blue and gold macaw
Nellie- hyacinth macaw
Reggie- hyacinth macaw
Marnie- white bellied caique
They shake to generate body heat. This is actually a very good thing, one of the benefits of birds showering is that it actually is as beneficial as exercise to them. The act of shaking, preening etc. is considered a form of exercise. This is a good way to burn off a little excess energy!
Betrisher
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I use the blow dryer too (winter over here in Australia). The Beaks seem to like the drying better than they enjoy their shower. They sit on top of the shower curtain rail and turn themselves into pretzels as I shoot a blast of air at them. I dry them from about six feet away on 'warm' setting and 'high' fan. I don't like to stand any closer for fear of frying their delicate little skins.
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