Providing life-changing care and environment for special needs avian species in Minnesota.
Here's 5 reasons why bathing is important!
1. Feather health
Bathing helps keep feathers clean, aligned, and functional for insulation and protection.
2. Skin condition
Water hydrates the skin and helps reduce dryness, flaking, and irritation.
3. Molting support
Bathing softens pin feathers and helps relieve discomfort during molt.
4. Dust and debris removal
It removes dander, food particles, and environmental buildup that can impact both feather quality and air quality.
5. Behavioral and emotional regulation
Bathing is a natural behavior. It can help parrots feel more comfortable, engaged, and able to regulate stress.
You can look also back on our page on tips and tricks to how to get your parrot to start bathing!
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Today at MAARS: When there is a phone on the floor, there is a Puppy ready to create her own masterpiece.
Our May featured bird of the month is Kai! Since joining MAARS in 2022, Kai has gone from nervous and unsure to a confident flyer with a talent for echoing coughs, destroying toys, and shouting “woo!” at just the right moment. With space to explore and the freedom to make her own choices, she’s learned to navigate the flock on her own terms - and that something fun (or delicious) might be happening around any corner.
Kai is a medium-sized parrot; the cost for her food, medicine, and toys is approximately $40 a month or $480 a year. If you would like to contribute to her health and well-being, please click. Thank you!
