Parrots love fruits and vegetables
But as parrot parents, you never see them drink water
Question is – Why is my parrot not drinking water?
Your parrot may actually be drinking water
Probably more than you think!
Thing is, you just never see your parrot drink water!
They sometimes would take sips of water when you’re not there
So it’s not a case of your bird not drinking water
It’s more of you just don’t ever see your parrot drink water
You see parrots don’t drink too much water because they fly and water is heavy
They actually don’t need much water
As long as your parrot is eating their fruits and vegetables it should be okay
Just make sure you have fresh water available all the time
They may just take sips so you won’t notice much of a difference
Another thing is, if your parrot is pooping fine then this is a good sign your parrot is drinking enough water
How To Get Your Parrot To Drink Water
There’s no actual way to get your parrot to drink water
You can’t force your bird to drink it
But you can always keep fresh water available for your bird
Your parrot will drink when they need it
Most likely when you’re not there – Why? because eating and drinking are when they are most vulnerable
But if you really think your parrot is not drinking water
Maybe you can try a different approach to it
For example, if you give water in a bowl and they’re not drinking
Try a different water faucet
Like a water bottle that hangs beside the cage (similar to a hamster cage)
Your parrot may prefer to drink water through this rather than a bowl
Another thing you can do is instead of giving water, give more fruits that contain lots of water
A fruit that comes to mind is watermelon
Watermelons is pretty much water but they taste good!
I’m sure your parrot would love to munch on some watermelons
So feed your parrot watermelons if your bird is not drinking much water
Always make sure you have fresh water available everyday regardless if they drink it or not
Do Parrots Drink Water?
Yes parrots do drink water
They need to drink water to survive
Yes they won’t drink too much
It’s important your parrot has access to fresh clean water everyday
I’m sure they would drink it
Especially on a hot summer day!
Another important thing to remember is – Parrots can’t go three days without water which is why it’s important to have water readily available for them
Now the question is – Why is my parrot not drinking water?
This leads me to my next point
Parrot Not Drinking Water? Here’s What To Do
You shouldn’t be too concerned
Parrots don’t need much water
They drink very less
Because it’s heavy and parrots fly they tend to drink less water
As mentioned earlier, just make sure fresh water is available
And feed your parrot fresh fruits and vegetables as this can be a means of your parrot having water
One thing parrots do is dip their food in water when they eat
So if they do this, it can be a positive sign your parrot is getting enough water in their body
I actually have an article about this which you can check out by clicking the link below
Why does my parrot dip his food in water?
Tip For Giving Water To Your Parrot
If you give your parrot water, it’s more safe and healthy to give your parrot in a bottle
Now you may be wondering why
Let me explain
A veterinarian has said
“An open dish is a breeding ground for bacteria. Most birds will poop or dunk food in their water dish. These organic materials feed the bacteria and cause them to grow even faster. Bacterial growth is measured in doubling time – the time it takes for bacteria to double in number. Doubling time for many bacteria is 2-3 hours. This means that when you put a clean water dish in the cage at 9:00 AM, by 1:00 PM there is enough bacteria growing in the water to potentially cause illness, even in a healthy bird. This situation is completely avoided when using water bottles”
So if you can, give your parrot water in a bottle
How Long Can Parrots Go Without Water?
Parrots can not go long without water
Most parrots can die if they don’t have water for more than three days
That’s why it is important to have fresh water available for your parrot to drink
They will drink but without you looking!
Just keep there regardless
Parrots can become dehydrated so it’s important to know the signs so you can act quick!
Here’s what to look out for
- Sunken eye
- Wrinkled skin around eyes
- Dried mucous membranes
- Reduced skin elasticity
- Lethargy
- Weakness
- Change in bowel movements (For example dry droppings or no bowel movements)
- Abnormal behaviors
If you notice any of these signs or may be concerned about your birdie then you should take them to the vets immediately
Clean Water And It’s Importance
It’s very important to give your parrot clean water
If they water that is dirty they can end up sick
How can parrots drink dirty water?
If you have a bowl full of water, bacteria can easily get into the water
Now if they drink this water and it’s full of bacteria, it can cause your parrot to become unwell
That is why clean water is very important and it also backs up my point of giving water in a bottle as the water is not open
Even then, you should give fresh water every few hours whether it’s in a bowl or bottle
So can you give your parrot tap water?
You can find out in my article – Can parrots drink tap water?
Wrapping Up
If you think your parrot is not drinking water, most likely they are but you just don’t know
Parrots will drink sips of water when you’re not looking
You should always have fresh water available for your bird
If you still think your parrot is not drinking water and they’re just refusing to drink it
Give your parrot fruits that contain lots of water like watermelon
That should be enough to ensure your parrot has plenty of water
So tell me, does your parrot drink water?
What tips and tricks do you use to get your parrot to drink water?
I’d love to know – Let me know in the comments below!
