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How often should I bathe my budgie if it's not used to me yet?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Bird | Unknown - Bird | Male

How often do I bathe my budgies? They're still getting use to me so it's difficult taking them out for a bath. Suggestions/Advise please!

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Answered By Rebecca, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on August 10th, 2017

You can offer a bath every couple of days. A shallow tray in the floor of their cage may offer a chance for bathing without having to take them out. Just only put it in for bath time and remove when done so there isn't dirty water sitting in the cage. Or some birds appreciate a gentle mist of warm water from a spray bottle. Here's some more info and info on training to handle as well. https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/bathing-birds https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/taming-training-talking-to-birds http://www.medicalcenterforbirds.com/refId,58568/refDownload.pml

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