Meet Tillie, a Hahns macaw who loves splish splashing around, so Santa brought her a birdbath for Christmas. After watching her play in her new “spa” it’s clear that it’s now her favorite toy to play with!
Watch as the parrot first tests the waters so to speak by putting her foot underneath the stream. Once she realizes what she is, she jumps right in to enjoy the fun gift that Santa brought her!
Watching Tillie play in the water totally made our day! Other viewers enjoyed watching her too and left more than a thousand comments about it, with many commenting on her sticking her foot in to feel the water before hopping in.
Tillie’s mom said in the caption, “Just a happy pet routine, a little bird enrichment, and one very serious spa day. Santa really nailed this festive pet moment!”
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How To Dry Off a Wet Bird
Growing up, we had an Amazon parrot named Otis. He’s 48 years old and has been with our family for almost as long. During the summertime, he loves being outside and getting sprayed with the hose. He gets so excited!
If your bird gets wet, whether from a bath, in the shower, playing in rain, or taking a bath in their water bowl, most of the time they’ll be able to dry themselves off by shaking their feathers. But if it’s cold in the house or outside, they may need a little help.
Some birds will let you wrap them up in a towel to get off the excess water, but some birds refuse to let their humans do that (Otis is not a fan!) Instead, use paper towels to absorb the water, especially under their wings. You can also use a hair dryer on low heat to dry the bird; Otis is a fan of this method.
If your bird prefers to ‘do it himself’ like toddlers often do, you can pick up the bird and let them rub on your t-shirt (or place a towel over your chest) to dry. The only time drying them off is really an issue is if they get too cold (either outside or inside). During the summer, if you put your bird outside when it’s hot and spray them to cool them off, just make sure they are out of direct sunlight.
This story was originally published by PetHelpful on Jan 3, 2026, where it first appeared in the Pet News section. Add PetHelpful as a Preferred Source by clicking here.