My two male parakeets seem to not bathe, why?

Question

My two male parakeets seem to not bathe, even tough there is a bathtub in there, I tried everything! I put very little water, warm water, tried putting some leaves in there (heard it works), I tried wiggling my fingers in it so they hear the splash, nothing works! I need help.

Answer 1

birds don't really need to take baths they clean themselves by preening, but if ur parakeets don't like to take baths n u want them too then try using a spray bottle, just put some warm water in there n mist them, they sell those lil bottles fo about 99c at wal-mart or target

Answer 2

They might not like baths. Try a spray bottle. a lot of birds like that because its more natural like the rain. I know a bird who hates sprays but likes baths. my birds hate baths but like sprays.

just a matter of preference.

If its not that, then it may be that they just dont feel like taking a bath that day. My birds hate the spray if they dont want it. They usually only want it 2 times a week so dont force it on your bird. They'll clean themselves when they feel it is necessary.

Answer 3

Hold them and put them in the tub. Birds usually need to bathe when its warm out side and when thre really hot. My bird goes into his bird bath to cool of. They dont need to bathe to get clean because they clean them selves.

Answer 4

Try to teach them  using  a clean domestic water atomizer (using warm water). Remember to be gently.   Maybe they need time to learn to take their bath

Answer 5

hold its head under water for 2-3 seconds every 3-4 hours.

Answer 6

If your two parakeets don't want to bathe don't force them to!

if they feel dirty they will eventually go to the tub and splash

but also try putting a mirror at the bottom!