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Water is essential for birds

Give your bird plenty of clean water everyday. You've probably noticed that birds like to dunk their food in water, which results in a soupy mixture. Unfortunately, that soupy mix turns into a breeding ground for harmful bacteria that can make your bird sick. Excessive droppings and decaying food also promote the growth of germs. Therefore, remove these from the cage on a daily basis.

Bird water bowl
Bird drinking
 
Sample Question
The water in your bird's cage should be changed at least once a month.
  a) True
  b) False
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