Bathing Age

[Jenlynn]

I have a 4.5 month old CAG, at what age is it ok to start to bathe them to get them used to water?

 

[MikeyTN]

Now is a good time!

 

[Jenlynn]

ok thanks, just wanted to make sure he wouldn't get chilled. I'll make sure its warm and give him a spray mist bath tomorrow then...Hopefully he doesn't hate me for it! haha

 

[MikeyTN]

Just make sure your house is nice and warm.

 

[oled]

Just take it easy and let the CAG get used to water

 

[Spiritbird]

Suggest you get the bird used to the sound of spritzing and take him or her in the bathroom when you are showering. This way it is a slow introduction. By the way, many of us dry their bird with a hair dryer.

 

[SunMommy]

Suggest you get the bird used to the sound of spritzing and take him or her in the bathroom when you are showering. This way it is a slow introduction. By the way, many of us dry their bird with a hair dryer.

So what exactly is a good age to start getting a bird used to water? I have a 10 week old sun conure and the breeder said to mist him about once a week. I've only had him since Friday and I did get him wet today to clean him. He gets formula on his chest feathers sometimes. Mostly because I am inexperienced and a little messy at the hand feedings. I try to wipe the formula off, but it doesnt all come off. I hate leaving him looking crusty and he isnt that great at cleaning himself. I dont want him to get a chill though. Any advice?