bath time questions

[Cliffordsmom]

When Clifford was in the pet store he would hop around in a bowl of water all day, and for the first couple of days when we got him home, now he has nothing to do with it. He hasnt bathed in a week. Should I spray him with a water bottle? Ive tried to put his bath in his cage, on top of it, and beside it, he ignores it. He wont come to my hand from his cage or from my shoulder so I cant get him in the sink...I know birds like to be clean.

 

[roxynoodle]

Conures are generally pretty good at keeping themselves bathed. I would just keep the water bowl available for when he wants one.

Some birds love spray bottles and others hate them. The only of mine who loves it is Pete. He also likes to shower with me, and likes being blow dried after. If you do it, I would probably try aiming it up so it gently falls on him like rain rather than just spraying him directly. Pete loves being sprayed directly though.