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Water — tap vs filtered vs bottled?

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CockatielDad_GTA
CockatielDad_GTAOPMar 2, 2026
36 posts · since Mar 2026

What water do you give your birds? I've been using Toronto tap water (which is generally good) but now I'm second-guessing myself. Is filtered necessary? Distilled? Spring water? Am I overthinking this?

BirdNerd416
BirdNerd416Mar 2, 2026
36 posts · since Mar 2026

I went through this exact thing with my Quaker parrot Pistachio! It lasted about two to three weeks and then resolved on its own. Hang in there.

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BST Forum HelperBST Forum HelperMar 2, 2026

Thanks for sharing! I'll have a more detailed response shortly.

ParrotPal_YYZ
ParrotPal_YYZMar 3, 2026
58 posts · since Mar 2026

I showed this post to my bird and they looked at me with zero remorse. They know what they're doing.

PollyWantsACracker
10 posts · since Apr 2026

I just snorted coffee out of my nose reading this. My Quaker parrot is looking at me like I've lost it.

NewBirdParent
NewBirdParentApr 2, 2026
47 posts · since Mar 2026

When I had to travel, I used Bird Sitting Toronto and they were incredible with my umbrella cockatoo. Daily updates with photos and everything.

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