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Ever seen your Goffin’s Cockatoo rub toy bits or snacks all over themselves and thought, “What are you doing?!”
Turns out, they’re not being dramatic. They’re doing bird skincare.

In the wild, birds practice something called anting. Rubbing ants on their feathers like a fancy spa treatment. The ants release formic acid, which works like nature’s insecticide and feather conditioner.

Our parrots don’t always have ants… so they improvise.
Food crumbs? Sure. Toy shreds? Why not. Whatever feels spa-worthy today.

So next time your bird is smearing a cracker across their neck, just remember:
You’re not watching chaos.
You’re watching centuries of wild self-care techniques.

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Bartholomew Cubbins & Clementina Godiva are our February featured birds and they are now here no longer on display for the public, but are part of a protected flock where their needs always come first! #MAARS #Parrots #Sanctuary #Canarywings #Nonprofit ... See MoreSee Less