My canary won't bathe. Is he sick, or is the room too cold for him?

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My Canary, Ringo, has not bathed for 6 days, now. He used to bathe every day or two. My husband says it's because the days are warmer, and the nights are too cold, in the house, for him to want to bathe. During Nights, it's about 65 degrees F. I live in Southern Ontario, Canada. Is Ringo ill, or is my Husband correct? For the past three days, I have put a Heater in his room, to keep him warmer, in the Winter, but he still won't bathe. Indoor Temperature is now 72 degrees F. Pet's info: Bird | Unknown - Bird | Male | unneutered

Jessica Desrosiers · Accepted Answer

If Ringo is otherwise acting normal and healthy, I wouldn't be too worried about the bathing, as it could very well be its too cold for him. You can try offering some warm water to see if he shows interest, or even using a spray bottle on a mist setting to see if he's interested in "showering" under it. If he seems to be acting ill in addition to this, or is having other changes in behavior, eating habits, etc, then it is always a good idea to schedule a vet checkup and rule out any health issues as a cause.

My canary won't bathe. Is he sick, or is the room too cold for him?

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