Joseph-
Scrub legs/feet first....then after washing with the Tide, you can add Downy softener to the rinse water for a nice finish to the feathers. Some like to add some white vinegar to the first tub rinse after the Tide cleansing...then you could of course do the Downy as well. I think it is always best if you have a wash sink with a faucet/spiggot so the rinsing can be as clean as possible...and of course warm water is appreciated by the birds (-;
OK, so, what is the "washing/scrubbing" action. Does one soak? Rub? Shake? Plunge? What exactly does one do. I've never really had to wash anything besides feet before.
I'm definitely picking up the Downy after work tomorrow.