Why does my parrot smell after bathing? Is soap necessary for parrots?

Thanks for reaching out about Peyton. The smell needs to be coming from somewhere, so observed for a lesion, infections or other.. Could she be egg bound? Try offering a bath and wash in a mild detergent and allow warmth to dry. If the smell continues, a veterinary visit is needed. Good luck.

Monitor him for excessive preening or feather picking. If you see either. Have him examined by your veterinarian or an experienced avian veterinarian to diagnose the underlying cause. In the meantime, clean and sanitize the cage, bowls, toys and perches. Discard anything that cannot be sanitized. Bathe or mist him with warm water to promote preening and healthy plumage. Feed a balanced diet including a commercial pelleted diet, fortified seed mix and fresh fruits, greens and vegetables. You can also feed cooked rice, beans and plain pastas in small amounts.

Thanks for reaching out about Kiwi. Birds are typically fastidious groomers and will groom themselves. But, warm water and a mild soap such as Johnson' baby shampoo or Dawn dish soap works well also. If bathing, provide a warm environment at which to dry. Good luck.

Hi, I would recommend a warm bath with Dawn dish soap to help remove the oil. Keep Bert warm and away from drafts. I do strongly recommend an exam by a veterinarian to make sure there isn’t anything more serious going on, and you can find other bird veterinarians online at AAV.org. Good luck!

If he is getting new feathers in that area of the body, that could be a reason for him to preen in the neck area. If, however, he begins to lose feathers and you aren't seeing new feathers coming in/ you are seeing bald areas of skin then this could be a sign of a problem (such as mites/parasites) that require veterinary attention. If your bird had a bath today that could be another reason for his extra grooming habits today.

Bathe or mist him with warm water. This will encourage preening and promotes healthy skin and plumage. This could be normal color variation or evidence of some past stress or poor nutrition when the feathers were growing in.

Thanks for reaching out. Most birds beaks do not need trimming. They naturally where down as they chew food and investigate materials. Generally, when a bird needs a beak trim, something is wrong, such as liver disease, malocclusion or some viral diseases. For bathing, some birds like the shower, a wash bin or can be sprayed gently. Some appreciate room temperature, some warm. You just need to play around a little. Good luck.