Cold water ok???

[xxlazaro]

Hello me and my brother have two cockatiels and a Quaker parrot and we were simply wondering if it is okay for them to drink cold refrigerated water? Any help is appreciated.

[marie83]

I shouldnt think it matters tbh, I've heard of people giving them ice cubes in the summer or frozen berries.
In the wild they would just drink whatever water was available.
Mine just get water at room temperature.

[Shelby]

I've heard of people giving them ice cubes in the summer or frozen berries

Speaking of ice cubes, I heard a great way to introduce your bird to foraging and working for its food: take bits of banana or some other fruit and make a frozen cube of it in an ice cube tray with a little water. It's probably easier for larger birds that hold their food and have strong beaks, but I bet cockatiels and quakers could do it too.

[xxlazaro]

Thank you both for the advice and I will try the frozen berries

Again thanks

[gabbagabbawill]

Jello seems to prefer COLD refrigerated water over room temperature water in his water bowl. I use a brita pitcher and give him water from that... He even prefers to take baths in it!