Bathing should always be voluntary. Most African grey parrots enjoy dry grooming. They spend a lot of time cleaning themselves, combing their feathers and spreading a dust produced by feathers called “powder down feathers” all over their plumage. This type of grooming allows them to keep their feathers shiny without the need for a bath with water. In this aspect, African grey parrots show a behavior similar to that of cats; cats generally do not enjoy bathing, although there are exceptions. This is also true for African grey parrots. Most African greys prefer dry grooming, with the occasional bath in summer. For this reason we recommend to offer the possibility of bathing in a water fountain and let the parrot itself decide whether or not to bathe. However, this does not prevent some African grey parrots from enjoying regular baths in a water fountain and, more rarely, from enjoying a spray bath. In the case of spraying, never spray directly on the bird. Spray a space without the bird and wait for the bird to decide whether or not to enter the spray area. It is not advisable to leave the down feathers soaked (downs takes a long time to dry). When it is wet, avoid drafts and make sure that, if the room temperature is not high enough, it does not take too long to dry and may catch a cold. Each African grey parrot is unique and we must understand that they may not be able to accept a bath. Forcing the bird to perform an unwanted action leads to fear, stress and subsequent panic situations. In case of needing a bath for sanitary reasons, consult a veterinarian. We must keep in mind that each species of psittacine has different needs and that the particularities of the African grey parrots cannot be generalized to other psittacines.