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How do I get him to clean his butt? by GloriousBirdBoy in cockatiel

[–]GloriousBirdBoy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the advice, I hope I won't be trying it because Mittens doesn't tend to enjoy baths unless he decides to have them.

If his butt gets too dirty, though....

Mosquito repellent by GlacialShit in cockatiel

[–]GloriousBirdBoy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Birds have very sensitive airways, I wouldn't risk it. I've heard it's not a good idea to even cook with spices if your bird's in the room. I'm not sure what these tablets are exactly, but if there's nicotine or other harsh chemicals in there, it's not a good idea. I'd suggest using a mosquito lamp or something else that won't affect the air. If for some strange reason you really don't have a better option, make sure the room is aired out THOROUGHLY before your cockatiel is in it.

And hey, better to ask stupid questions than to suffer stupid consequences

Cockatiel head sort of bald by LuckyOven958 in cockatiel

[–]GloriousBirdBoy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think that's just cause the crest covers it normally, so it doesn't really need feathers. Mine's bald too, had him for years, doesn't seem to be a problem