African Grey Parrot Bathing in Dish with Ice Cubes.m4v

My parrot in his swimming pool. He's a CAG--Congo African Grey. He's twelve years old. Every so often he flips out for bathing in this crockery, with his beloved ice cubes (that's the clanking sound). We've tried other sizes, but he prefers this one. I think it's just big enough but not too big. Notice how he grabs the other size with his beak, to feel secure? I think he's afraid he might 'fall in' otherwise.

He's not nearly so interested if we leave the ice cubes out. The crockery is a ceramic dog water dish we found on clearance sale. I thought the palm trees on the side were apt.

Body language he's having a great time: pupils pinning, happy tail wags, mantling his dish (MINE!).

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[duncandonutsert]

how u did teached it?

[Baxterfla]

Putting ice in the water is a good way to make your bird sick

[wingsNpaws]

Nice video! It's always nice to see the bird enjoying its bath rather than the human forcing a shower on it. Again, great job! Thanks for sharing.

[rita191919]

Adorable Ro!!! Shadow is very cute. I can't imagine ice water being fun....but he certainly is enjoying it!!