While it is natural and instinctual for birds to bathe, parrots in the wild often learn behaviors like bathing from their flock mates. In our homes, they may not have that opportunity. Other factors like a negative relationship with water, phobias, and past trauma can make encouraging a bird to bathe more difficult. However, bathing a an important part of keeping your bird happy and heathy. Regular bathing encourages proper preening, helps with molting, and moisturizes feathers. #parrotlet #bath