Posted by Beth Anne Quinlan, PhD Avian Sciences on 9/26/2020 to
Companion Birds
This is a special recipe to give your bird's feathers that amazing sheen you've seen on show birds and in magazines. You should only use essential oils of the highest quality around your birds. We recommend DoTerra brand due to their attention to quality.
Place essential oils in a 120 ml glass spray bottle and fill with distilled water. Shake well before each use. Mist your bird lightly with the spray. Repeat as desired, up to every 12 hours.
To promote preening and feather condition:
20 Drops of Lavender Essential Oil
20 Drops of Lemon Essential Oil
20 Drops of Wild Orange Essential Oil
Place essential oils in a 120 ml glass spray bottle and fill with distilled water. Shake well before each use. Mist your bird lightly with the spray. Repeat as desired, up to every 12 hours.
As with people, birds can have allergies, so always observe your bird for adverse reactions when adding something new to his routine.