Nail Clippers

• According to Peteducation.com if a bird has nails that are too long, it makes perching difficult. Other risks of long nails include the bird catching a nail on fabric or carpet. Human and dog nail clippers are both acceptable in trimming your bird's nails. Special bird nail trimmers are also available. Peteducation.com recommends that nails be trimmed at least every other month, but can be done as often as every other week.
  
  

Wing-Clipping Scissors

• Wing clipping is necessary for birds that are allowed out of the cage, according to Peteducation.com. Wing clipping is done to protect birds from flying into harmful situations or items such as mirrors. It is recommended that you watch a bird groomer or veterinarian before clipping a bird's wings for the first time. Wings are clipped with wing-clipping scissors. If wings are incorrectly clipped, the bird may have uncontrollable flight, or may bleed from excessive cutting.
  
  

Bathing Equipment

• According to Peteducation.com, birds need to get wet or bathe because of the home's dry environment compared to a natural environment. This can be done with the use of a spray bottle, the shower, or a dish of water. It is recommended that for birds that prefer bathing that a dish with one inch of water is kept at the bottom of the cage. For birds who like showering, all that is needed is a perch in the shower. This method requires a watchful eye because supervision and water temperature regulation is needed. Another method of bathing is to mist the bird with a squirt bottle. Peteducation.com recommends doing this at least once a week, but can be done daily if the bird allows it.
  
  

Drying Equipment

• After a bird has showered or bathed, it may need to be dried to remove excess water. This can be done with a hair dryer, although extreme caution is needed. Peteducation.com recommends setting the hair dryer on a low setting, constantly moving it at a safe distance from the bird. If the bird does not like the use of a hair dryer, a towel can also be used.
  
  

Mite and Lice Spray

• According to DrsFosterSmith.com, mites and lice can be a serious problem affecting birds. Mites and lice can be found on the skin, feathers, or in the respiratory tract. A spray for mites and lice can help prevent this. Sprays can be found at pet stores, and it is recommended to spray the bird twice a week. It is important to remove food and water out of the cage before spraying to avoid contamination.