is cherry ready for a bath????

[himansh4u]

hello.
i am a bit worried about cheery guys.
he is trying to scratch his head with his toes and also licking his nails.
i am constantly changing his beddings. but still he has his urine all over his tail.
i have been cleaning his claws with dettol and they are clean.
scratching his head gives me a worry.
should i give his a bath??
he is only 4 wks.
is he ready for a bath yet???

 

[Jtbirds]

I don't see a huge issue in giving him a small misting, but keep him warm after this very warm. We're did you get a four week old baby that is really not the greatest idea...

 

[weco]

Ahhh, JT, you've not been paying attention.....Cherry either fell out of or was pushed out of its nest in an area park, and was lucky enough to be rescued rather thhan become a midday snack for local a dog, cat or monkey.....

If memory serves, the ambient temp is about 75-85F right now, but not sure about A/C.....considering the circunstances, Cherry is doing really well.....

 

[Jtbirds]

sorry i have not had time to read a bunch of back posts just trying to help on newer ones i see, i am really glad you got him then i was gonna say a baby at 4 weeks what the heck... thanks for the catch up weco!

 

[MrSquak]

Himansh, my alex parrot scratches his head all the time, just part of being a bird I think. As long as it is warm out, yes I think it is ok to give him a misting or a bath. Just make sure he dries off quickly, maybe wrap the bird in a towel for a few minutes.

 

[ivysaur]

I used to work at a wildlife rehab center. Baby birds are always gross! Wipe him off the best you can but he'll molt out into cleaner feathers soon enough.

 

[himansh4u]

thnx everyone.

 

[Melandkids]

What kind of bird is cherry? That is awesome you saved him. Not sure if I could handle a small one. I would be so scared.