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My budgies aren't bathing. How can I encourage them to take a bath?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Bird | Unknown - Bird | Female | 3 months and 24 days old

What should i do if my budgies aren't having a bath ???

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Answered By Jessica Desrosiers

Veterinary Technician

Published on August 25th, 2018

Not all birds will bathe all the time or even enjoy taking a bath. You can set a dish of clean shallow water in the cage and give them a chance to check it out and bathe themselves. Some birds also enjoy being misted with a cool spray bottle (not directly aimed at them) instead of a bath. However, if your birds are otherwise clean and healthy, I wouldn't worry too much.

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