The act of getting feathers wet entails a variety of methods. Some birds dunk their heads in their water bowls, letting water roll down their backs. Others dunk their entire bodies in larger tubs, or happily bathe under running water in the sink. Some birds prefer a spray bath using a gentle plant mister. Still others roll around in wet leafy plants like lettuce (leaf bathing). Bathing is a very healthy behavior.
Water splashing all over, sometimes at an extraordinary distance from the bird itself.
Dry the cage, floors and walls when the bird has finished bathing.
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