Parrot Shower.

[Redballoon]

I think I have worked out the nuts and bolts of my Bird operated Parrot shower.
Follow me on this one, ok?
I get a cheap garden pond pump and put it in a bucket of clean water, near or above the cage. a 25 cent micro switch from tandy's (Americans call it "Radio Shack").
I make a corner of his outdoor cage the "shower area", and hang a small perch.
When Skippah gets onto the the perch, his weight flicks the microswitch, the pump starts pumping and the perch area (ONLY THE PERCH AREA) is sprayed with a mist of water from a piece of hose attached to the pump, squeezed together at the end. When he has enough, The bird steps off the perch and the water stops. Am I genius, or has this been done 5000 time b4 me thinking of it?
I tried to get fancy with a 12 volt battery and the window wiper spray pump for a car, but I have dumbed it down to its basic, cheapest alternative.
Can anyone see any drawbacks I have missed?

 

[TexDot33]

I would love to see a picture of that contraption ... I think it's a wonderful idea. Your Skippah is a very lucky birdie for owning such a clever human!

 

[Peta]

And once Skippah has tried it out we all want one, right guys. Now if you can think of a way to make a Grey get back on the perch after the first time that would be great. Bucc hates showers with a vengence, Fights everytime its shower time.

 

[Redballoon]

Ok
I assumed they all loved it.
Its the middle of summer here, so on day 2 I sprayed Skippah with a pump spray and he just opened up his arms and lapped it up.
Big assumption on my part i guess.
My target market seems to have suddenly shrunk. I better put that Ferrari order on hold.
Bugga!

 

[Peta]

Guess I could forget one for Bucc and have one for the little guys, they love a shower especially the Linnies, as you can see from the link

http://www.parrotforums.com/showthread.php?t=480

Guess you could call it a " Too Linnie Shower" don't give up on that ferrari just yet.

 

[arnoldkony]

Parrots tend to create lots of dust and dander on their feathers, causing the particles being distributed throughout your furniture and carpeting.There are many ways to shower or bathe your parrot.

 

[Parrot Parent]

So I agree, work out the kinks..test it out...and then send us all one
My sun LOVES showers! Maybe you could get warm water to run through this? I'm affraid he's turn into a duck if he had this amazing contraption lol

 

[Abzeez]

I would also like one. It sounds wonderful.