Coconut oil?

Vilatus

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Hi everyone,

So Stanley's feet have been looking a little bit drier than normal. We have central heating as its very cold right now, and no humidifier. He rarely bathes despite my encouragement.

I've heard of people rubbing coconut oil on their birds feet if they're dry. Is this safe?

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SailBoat

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Aaaah, nothing like Winter in Michigan. The weather can be near anything and just a short bit later, totally different.

That said, when it gets cold, it also gets very dry... There is great advantage for homes in this State to have the ability to add Humidity to the interior of the home for the sack of the home, its furnishings, and the creatures that occupy the home. Keeping a home above 40% relative humidity is good for everything.

Coconut Oil can be used on the lower legs and claws of a Parrot. The big issue is how much!!! The proper amount is likely much less than you think! A single, tiny drop is all that is needed for both lower legs and claws. The concern is that even that very tiny amount will quickly get on Feathers, which distracts from the function of the feather...
 
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Vilatus

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Aaaah, nothing like Winter in Michigan. The weather can be near anything and just a short bit later, totally different.



That said, when it gets cold, it also gets very dry... There is great advantage for homes in this State to have the ability to add Humidity to the interior of the home for the sack of the home, its furnishings, and the creatures that occupy the home. Keeping a home above 40% relative humidity is good for everything.



Coconut Oil can be used on the lower legs and claws of a Parrot. The big issue is how much!!! The proper amount is likely much less than you think! A single, tiny drop is all that is needed for both lower legs and claws. The concern is that even that very tiny amount will quickly get on Feathers, which distracts from the function of the feather...

Oh yeah... its brutal.

I'm actually not sure why we don't have a humidifier. I'll have to get one.

Can I use it on the very bottoms of the feet too? I'll keep in mind to be very careful with how much I use though, thank you!



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SailBoat

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Aaaah, nothing like Winter in Michigan. The weather can be near anything and just a short bit later, totally different.

That said, when it gets cold, it also gets very dry... There is great advantage for homes in this State to have the ability to add Humidity to the interior of the home for the sack of the home, its furnishings, and the creatures that occupy the home. Keeping a home above 40% relative humidity is good for everything.

Coconut Oil can be used on the lower legs and claws of a Parrot. The big issue is how much!!! The proper amount is likely much less than you think! A single, tiny drop is all that is needed for both lower legs and claws. The concern is that even that very tiny amount will quickly get on Feathers, which distracts from the function of the feather...

Oh yeah... its brutal.

I'm actually not sure why we don't have a humidifier. I'll have to get one.

Can I use it on the very bottoms of the feet too? I'll keep in mind to be very careful with how much I use though, thank you!

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Bare skin, so tops, sides and bottoms of feet - yes!
If you can barely feel the oil of your finger, you have enough to apply it from your fingers to their feet.
 

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