Bath sprays or just water?

[sophie09]

Hi,
I was wondering if I should stick to just using water to bathe my baby CAG or if I should also start using some sort of aloe bath spray. I have heard good and bad things about using aloe bath sprays and just want to do what’s best for my bird.

 

[Shezbug]

The aloe is not needed and may even gunk up feathers causing over preening or plucking.

Unless your bird has a skin issue I would totally steer clear of aloe sprays. I love aloe vera and happen to use it for many many things so I grow a lot of it but I would not ever use a pre purchased aloe spray for bathing my bird nor would I consider making an aloe spray for my bird unless it had a diagnosed skin condition that was known to benefit from the use of aloe.

 

[Xoetix]

Just water, definitely. As far as I’m aware, the only time anything additional should be used is if there’s a problem - skin issue, something on the feathers, etc.

Think about the wild - they just use water , and do great with it

 

[Spearmint]

Like the others have said, just water