DemonzAngel on DeviantArthttps://www.deviantart.com/demonzangel/art/Bird-bath-146627100DemonzAngel

Deviation Actions

DemonzAngel's avatar

Bird bath

By
DemonzAngel
Published:
132 Views

Description

Gizzymo took a bath in her water dish and came out looking like a drowned rat!! :p :)
Image size
3648x2736px 2.59 MB
Make
EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY
Model
KODAK EASYSHARE Z1012 IS Digital Camera
Shutter Speed
1/40 second
Aperture
F/3.6
Focal Length
28 mm
ISO Speed
200
Date Taken
Jan 1, 2008, 12:00:17 PM
© 2009 - 2024 DemonzAngel
Comments2
Join the community to add your comment. Already a deviant? Log In
KarRedRoses's avatar
KarRedRoses
Featured here!  May Flock Together Feature - Bathtime Special!  
GET WET!
Bathing is an important part of our birds' general grooming process. It allows birds to keep their plumage in good condition, by softening dirt on the feathers and skin and encouraging preening. Baths also help keep the dander down in the environment. One has to remember that in the confinement of our homes, pollutants will collect in much greater density than in the wild. Especially in small, poorly ventilated spaces pollutants - such as dander, dried droppings and skin/feather mites - can be a major issue.

Bathing is especially important during molting, when birds sometimes feel itchy and uncomfortable as the new pin feathers break through the skin. Keeping their skin and feathers clean & hydrated is helpful to them and their plumage. Bathing is also important for breeding birds, as it helps them regulate the humidity level in the nesting box, which is important