My untamed zebra finch got olive oil on him. How do I clean it?

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Hi, My zebra finch hopped into a bowl of olive oil. He has the bottom of himself covered. This was yesterday, it's dried but oily. He is not tame, so can't bathe him. Pet's info: Bird | Finch | Male | unneutered | 1lb

Todd Cecil · Accepted Answer

Thanks for reaching out about Keaton. Just because he is not tame does not mean you can't bath him. Dawn dish soap or Johnson's baby shampoo work well. Hold under luke warm water under the skin, lather and rinse, fairly quickly. Provide heat support to dry off. If you leave him matted with oily feather, he can not insulate himself and is more likely to get ill. Good luck.

My untamed zebra finch got olive oil on him. How do I clean it?

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