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• Method 1 of 2: Give a bath
• Method 2 of 2: Using an atomizer
• Warnings

Most budgerigars love to bathe. Bathing your bird is easy, as it will do most of the work on its own by shaking its feathers so that the water can reach its skin. You should allow your budgerigar to bathe several times a week, especially if your house is dry. Giving your bird a bath encourages it to smooth its feathers. It also helps remove dirt and other impurities from your bird's feathers.

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Method 1 of 2: Give a bath

1. Fill a shallow bowl with lukewarm water. Make sure the water is only 1 to 2 inches deep. It should also not be too cold because budgerigars catch cold quickly.
   • You can also buy bird baths that you can attach to the side of the bird cage.
   • If you notice that your budgie doesn't like to bathe in a bowl of water, you can also try putting wet grass or leaves in the bottom of a clean cage. Your bird will enjoy rolling in to wash that way.
   • You don't have to use soap.
2. Place a towel under the cage. If you are concerned about water splashing from the cage, place a towel underneath to catch the water splash.
3. Place the bowl at the bottom of the cage. Place the bowl or bird bath at the bottom of the cage so that birds can hop in. Make sure the bowl is on a flat surface.
   • You can also fill your sink with a small amount of water if you wish. Put the budgerigar in the water and close the door so it can't fly away. However, don't forget to clean your sink beforehand.
4. Let the budgerigar play. The budgerigar will just splash and flutter in the water. The splashing is your bird's way of washing itself. Most budgerigars enjoy this immensely.
   • If your budgerigar doesn't jump right into the water, give it a chance to get used to it. If your bird still doesn't like the water, you may want to try the next method.
5. Let the bird dry itself. Your bird will shake its feathers to get rid of the water. However, make sure that the place where your bird dries and that it is not cold there is not a draft. You could cover his cage with a towel to help.
6. Clean the bird bath. After your bird has had a bath, remove the bowl or birdbath from the cage. Make sure to wash the bowl or tub thoroughly. Also wash your hands when you are done.

Method 2 of 2: Using an atomizer

1. Find or buy an atomizer. Usually you can find them at the drugstore or a department store with the hair care products. In addition, they are often sold in the garden supplies department at hardware stores.
   • An alternative to an atomizer is a rod that you can place in your own shower. You can usually buy such a special shower bar at the pet store. Adjust your shower head so that it emits a gentle spray and use lukewarm water.
2. Fill the atomizer with lukewarm to warm water. Even now it is important that the water is not too cold. Budgerigars and other small birds catch cold quickly.
3. Turn the nozzle to the nebulizing position. Most atomizers have multiple spray modes. You don't need a thin jet of water, just a fine mist to wash your bird.
4. Spray the water over your bird. Create a fine mist that then drips onto your bird. Don't spray your bird straight in the face as most birds won't like that.
   • You can bathe your bird in this way every day if you wish.
5. Let the bird dry. Your bird will ensure that it gets dry. Just make sure the area where your bird dries is warm and there is no cold air coming in.

Warnings

• Make sure to buy a new atomizer for your bird. If you use one that used detergent, the chemicals can be harmful to your bird.