Fr.mike
153 posts
Apr 24, 2006
6:24 PM
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I am sure this has been stated on an earlier post but I cant find it.I believe that some use borax in their birds bath water.--how much? and does anyone know if borax is acidic or is it alkaline? The reason I ask is many use ACV in there water and try to keep the birds crops on the acidic side seeing that many diseases dont prefer the acidic environment.but if borax is alkaline--and the birds bathe and drink the water wont that work against what they have already done?I dont really know thats why I am asking.Also some use Ivomec-drench in bath water-How much?Does anybody use anything else? if so what?does anybody just use plain water?Does anybody NEVER give their birds baths?I am just wondering what the benifts are for the birds-or is it more for the fancers enjoyment to watch his/her birds take bath?Me--I take one once a month whether I need it or not!LOL!JUST kidding --my wife would throw me out.Its hard enough to get in the house without her inspection for pigeon crap somewhere on my person.Lol
Thanks
Fr.mike
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J_Star
420 posts
Apr 24, 2006
6:28 PM
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I use bath salt from Foy's. I have two kinds 'Natural Badzout Bath Salt' and 'Foy's Bath Salt'. They work good. I use one tblspoon per bath pan of water.
Yes, the birds need their bath at least once a week. The feather dust would start to bother them if they don't wash it out. You will see the bath water turn into milky color after they take their path. It is healthy for them.
Jay
Last Edited by J_Star on Apr 24, 2006 6:30 PM
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fhtfire
429 posts
Apr 24, 2006
6:52 PM
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Mike I use the Foy's bath salt too! works good.
rock and ROLL
Paul
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Fr.mike
154 posts
Apr 24, 2006
6:57 PM
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Thanks Jay and Paul--I might as well go with a winner!I will check out Foys tonight.
Mike
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Santandercol
37 posts
Apr 24, 2006
9:18 PM
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Hey there Friar Mike,
I buy the Epsom salts Buckerfields,the feed store in B.C.sells.Beer budget.We have the Hi test up here tho'.Foy's is kinda Champagne prices eye.
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Kellinos
Last Edited by Santandercol on Apr 24, 2006 9:19 PM
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nicksiders
545 posts
Apr 24, 2006
9:39 PM
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Epsom salts does just fine and it is much cheaper at the local grocery or drup store.
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Swamp Fox
66 posts
Apr 25, 2006
7:49 AM
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I use both Foy's bath salts and Borax (grocery store). I alternate them week to week and give them a bath once per week. It helps keep the feather dust down and (especially the borax) will control feather mites. I use these products religiously and never have feather mites or lice. I use one tablespoon per gallon of water in the bath pan. The birds love it! I give my birds ACV as well. Don't worry about the acidity. If you keep water before them they will drink little if any of the bath water. If they do once per week it won't be a problem.
Marion
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Fr.mike
155 posts
Apr 25, 2006
3:30 PM
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Thanks to all-Anybody do the Ivomec in bath water?
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MCCORMICKLOFTS
494 posts
Apr 25, 2006
3:34 PM
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Yes Mike, I always put Ivomec in the bath water. About two caps before adding the water. I also add a splash of ACV and a cap full of Permectrin II.
Brian.
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Fr.mike
156 posts
Apr 25, 2006
3:53 PM
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Thanks Brian-It just seemed like a good way(esp. in summer to keep the critters off my birds-but I just wanted to make sure it was safe .I dont want to experiment with something without someones recommendation.I really appreciate guys like you and the other guys that take the time to answer basic questions. I will try and rember that 10 years from now--When I might know alittle bit.Lol.
Mike
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Velo99
390 posts
Apr 25, 2006
4:49 PM
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Fadder Mike,
I use Permectin in the bath same as Ivo but they say the Ivo is better.
yits
v99
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Fr.mike
157 posts
Apr 28, 2006
6:03 PM
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OK I gave them the bath and they didnt touch it- they just looked at it from the fly pen.I left it for about five hours-no dice! I guess it will take a few more times for them to get used to it.
Fr, mike
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Santandercol
49 posts
Apr 28, 2006
9:39 PM
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Yeah,mine love a bath!!Pan is 18 inches across and 4 or 5 birds squeeze in there and flap around at a time.you can see alot of the dust just like talcum powder on top of the water afterwards.Just keep putting the bath in there ,they'll get used to it takes a while same as a new water fount they wont touch it till I take the old one out if its a different shape than what they are used to.
YITS!!!!!
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Velo99
403 posts
Apr 29, 2006
6:22 AM
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My 4 littlest squeaks got into the action the other day. 4 weeks old. They were on the roof of their kitbox when I put the pan in the A team exercise pen. I placed a small lawn sprinkler over it so they get the rain effect. As it fills the birds get into it and get a good bath.
The squeaks were watching and started easing over to the pen.I turned the sprinkler over so they could get under it. one of them started doing the wing thing and was only getting 2-3 drops of water on him. He scooted over a bit at a time slowly getting wetter,next thing I know he is flopping on his back right next to the sprinkler and the other three are doing the wing thing from a slightly more sensible distance while still gettting a bath.I think the learned how in 10 minutes watching the older birds.
v99
Last Edited by Velo99 on Apr 29, 2006 6:23 AM
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Safire
34 posts
May 01, 2006
8:55 AM
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How much borax should be used in a gallon of bath water, & is it safe for the young and adults birds to drink while they take baths?
George
Last Edited by Safire on May 01, 2006 12:02 PM
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