i love to take a bath.

if i could, i would take one everyday.

every week my people put out a big bath pan on some towels so that i can splash as much as i like.

first i peck at the water to check the temparature. don’t get me wrong - i am not picky. i just want to know what to expect. i walk around the perimeter and then i jump in. i wiggle and dip, wiggle and dip to get the water over my head and down by back, rinsing off the dander and dust.

next i hop out and strut about while my people look at the water in dismay and take it away for a refresh. i sing and dance and march in circles on the towels waiting for the new bath.

finally, it comes and i hop straight in and soak. i peck and dip a little, but mostly i soak. love to soak. sometimes during the week, when egbert isn’t looking, i soak in her water bowl. i’ve been busted a couple of times by the folks and egbert won’t drink until it is changed. sorry egbert, but it is so worth it.

finally, i hop out and flap and flap and flap and flap until i get most of the water off. then i find some sun. i spread my wings and dry out.

my people are right. i am a pretty bird.

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