In their natural environment, birds love taking showers when it rains. It helps keep their feathers in good condition.

Misting pet birds offer many benefits. These include the following:

• Promote preening of the feathers
• Reduced incidence of feather picking and plucking
• Invigorate the skin and feathers
• Birds that are molting will benefit from misting because it can help loosen the keratin sheath cover of the new pinfeathers. This makes the sheath easier to remove during preening.
• Daily misting can boost the health of the bird’s respiratory system. It increases humidity in their immediate environment. Poor humidity is one common problem that captive birds are exposed to. Misting improves the humidity of your pet’s enclosure, helping your pet’s lungs stay as healthy as possible. Take note that misting increases the moisture of the skin underneath the feathers.
• Birds are sensitive creatures and they are prone to health issues that can be serious and life-threatening. Consult your Sugar Land, TX veterinarian if you have any concerns and/or questions about your pet’s health and behavior. Schedule an appointment today!