How to Make My Parakeet a Bird Bath

Parakeets, or budgies as they are also known, enjoy and need a bath just like any other bird. Giving them their own bath allows them to bathe when they wish, which is preferrable to spritzing them yourself. Parakeets are fastidious in their habits, as can be witnessed in how often they preen. Bathing also cuts down on the amount of bird dander coming out of the cage, so it benefits you as well as the bird.

Things You'll Need

  • Small metal bowl
  • Wire cutters (optional)
  • Plastic bowl (optional)
  • Wire (optional)
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Instructions

    • 1

      Clear an area in the cage in which the bird bath will sit. It should not be too near the food dish, as this could allow water to be splashed into the birdseed, causing it to mold and make the bird sick. A back corner is a good place to set a bowl, but keep in mind that birds tend to get rambunctious and you may have water on your own floor after they bathe.

    • 2

      Select a bowl that is not too large, but large enough that the bird can actually get into it. Choose a sturdy metal bowl that won't tip or move around. If you do not see your budgie approaching the bowl or using it at all, try putting a treat nearby such as a piece of fruit. He may just not have discovered the purpose of the bowl.

    • 3

      Change the water in the bowl daily. Bird feathers and dander are evident after one bath. They may also poop in the water if it is too near a perch, and this must be removed before they bathe. Some cages come with an opening in which you can place a plastic bowl, sold commercially, specifically for bathing. If yours does not have this opening, you can use a pair of wire cutters to cut your own open space.

    • 4

      With wire, attach a plastic bowl to fit the cutout you made. The commercial bird bath bowls fit on the outside of the cage, but if you are doing this yourself, attach the bowl on the inside. If you want or need to attach the bath on the outside, purchase a bath dish. This ensures the bowl is covered and tight so the bird cannot escape.