Parrotlet takes a shower

Sweetpea loves her bath, but showers are fun too.

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Pets & Animals

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• parrotlet
• parrot
• parakeet
• shower

[PenguinNinja45]

my bird is about 2 years old is there about like an age where parrolets will get used to it also my bird only likes seeds just seeds no veggies or fruits

[nabrudigam]

each day give him veggies with a small amount of seeds sprinkled on top and some mixed in well with the veggies. At first he'll pick out the seeds, but will get a little taste of veggies. Little by little he'l pick at the veggies and get used to eating them.  Also, A piece of corn on the cob or broccoli flowerette hanging in the cage becomes a toy to pick at and little by little becomes a snack he'll look forward to.

[RBLM1A2Tanker]

How old is sweetpea? I have a young parrotlet and looking to begin getting him used to having a bath around, basically just introducing it to'em and such. Wanted to get an idea on ages. :)

[nabrudigam]

I don't think age is a factor. Some birds love water and some don't. It's up to them. You can't force it.

[RBLM1A2Tanker]

True, you can't force them to anything, but I wasn't planning on forcing it anyways. Just want to introduce'em to the idea. Set the bath in the cage and let'em see it, get used to it and the like.

[nabrudigam]

That's all you can do, provide them the water and they'll either bathe or they won't. It may take some longer than others but they should always have water anyway so you'll know in due time.

[areopostale5]

How cute! Wish my parrotlet would do that!

[xxLabrat407xx]

When did sweat pea start this? Our p'let is 8 weeks. We put a shallow bowl in but not sure if it's too early for them. Thank you for sharing your video.

[NightmareSkittlesz]

if your bird is not hand tamed, theres certain things you should and should not do. :]

if hes trying to get away from you when you try to pet or hold him, don't chase. its like training him to be afraid of your hand.

instead, let him see you have a treat if he comes on your hand :DD

for bathing, fill a pan or bowl with shallow water and encourage him in. you can also mist him, or if he gets attatched to you, fill your hands with water and let him bath in that, its really good for bonding :D

[lacholaguera]

Hey one question is ur parrotlet hand tamed? i ust bought mine yesterday and he isnt hand tammed at all:( im trying to get him used to me but its only been a day! do you think i should try to make it take a bath?

[PenguinNinja45]

thanks i will try that your good with birds

[PenguinNinja45]

Lol my Polly looks like that but he hates baths i know i don't wanna force him but don't they have to have baths?

[aileen7776]

omg. SO cute.

[papermizzle]

Well it was different in my case. Before my little budgie was mature, she never took baths. I had to force it on. However, after she matured, things changed. She tried to take baths in my glass of water sometimes.