Motor oil on birds can be disastrous. Not only does it affect the ability of their feathers to keep them warm, but they can absorb the oil through their skin, affecting their liver and lungs. Furthermore, if they ingest the oil while trying to clean their feathers they can get sick or even die of poisoning. It's essential to clean motor oil off a bird as quickly as possible.
Instructions
1. Mix up Dawn liquid dish washing soap and warm water. Start washing the birds' feathers with a sponge or cloth.
2. If there is oil near their eyes, take a very soft tooth brush and gently scrub around the eyes.
3. Towel dry the birds. It's not enough to wash the oil off; the feathers must be thoroughly dried.
4. Place the birds in a cage with a pet warmer in it or a heat pad wrapped in a towel. Even a light bulb will add heat for the birds, but make sure the birds can't get close enough to it to be burned.
5. Cover the cage with towels. Blocking their visual contact with humans lowers the birds' stress levels.
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