Cockatoo's Shocked Reaction to Sister Getting a Bath Has People Chuckling
Listen, every animal needs a little bath sometimes. It just happens, and it's good for them! No matter what animal you have, odds are they don't always smell great or stay clean. If they need a bath, don't be afraid to give them one. They may even enjoy it!
Recently, when one Cockatoo needed to take a shower, she did just that. However, when she was done, her poor sister was so shocked that she could barely contain her emotions:
Malibu the Cockatoo couldn't help that she needed a bath, but Penny also couldn't help the way she reacted. Poor Malibu looks like a wet chicken!Malibu the Cockatoo is the oldest of the two sisters, and apparently, she's also the dirtiest. She gets a bath once a month, and she really doesn't mind it at all, but this is the first time that her sister has been there to witness it.
Cockatoos look like huge birds, and they are big birds, but they're also very fluffy. Their feathers make them look bigger than they actually are! Damp feathers lose their volume and they tend to go a little stringy, resulting in a "smaller," sparser-looking bird. Penny seriously might not have recognized her!
For reference, this is Malibu when she's fully dry:
Even full-feathered, though, Malibu is much more polite than Penny is. She's a total troublemaker, and she'd make an excellent guard dog, too! Malibu has her moments, but it's definitely her little sister I wouldn't want to mess with!
Cockatoos need and even typically enjoy regular baths/showers as long as they've had good experiences with water. Not only is it enriching, but it legitimately helps them preen and can even boost hydration. Regular showers may also reduce the amount of feathers and dust you're constantly cleaning up.
Just make sure your other birds don't see it, I guess. Apparently, that's scary stuff!
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