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Parrot diet

Did you know that a bad diet is one of the main silent parrot killers? Our feathered friends often suffer from ailments like obesity and nutritional deficiencies. And did you also know that despite this, myths about parrot diet are still rampant?

Feeding your bird a variety of high-quality foods is among the best ways to make sure it lives a longer and happier life. Let’s go into topics like what parrots eat, which vegetables and fruits you can feed, homemade parrot food recipes and everything else to keep your bird’s stomach full and body in good shape.

Lovebirds eating from human hand.

What Can Lovebirds Eat? 20 Household Foods For Your Bird

Published: December 8, 2022Modified: January 2, 2023

Have a lovebird as a pet and want to know how to add some extra variety to its diet? Or are you thinking of getting an Agapornis and trying to …

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Categories Lovebirds, Parrot diet 2 Comments
White cockatiel parrot eating pasta

16 Human Foods Safe For Cockatiels (And 9 That Aren’t)

Published: August 22, 2022Modified: January 2, 2023

Cockatiels are very inquisitive birds, and they often take a keen interest in what their owners are munching on. If you’ve got a parrot, you never eat alone! But can …

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Categories Cockatiels, Parrot diet 6 Comments
Apple slice held by clothespin with white cockatiel parrot in the background.

Can Cockatiels Eat…? 15 Fruits For Cockatiels

Published: August 1, 2022Modified: January 2, 2023

Are you considering seeing if your cockatiel likes fruit? Awesome! Fruit can be a regular part of your feathered friend’s diet, as most types contain an array of important (micro)nutrients …

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Grey male cockatiel eating romaine lettuce.

Can Cockatiels Eat…? 18 Vegetables For Cockatiels

Published: July 16, 2022Modified: January 2, 2023

Thinking of adding a cockatiel to your family and wondering what your new feathered friend can and can’t eat? Or are you just trying to add some variety to your …

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Categories Cockatiels, Parrot diet 16 Comments
Parrot eating small tortilla.

Can My Parrot Eat…? 14 Human Foods Safe For Parrots

Published: February 16, 2022Modified: January 2, 2023

If you own a parrot, you’re probably well aware that there’s nothing that attracts our feathered friends more than human foods! Why eat healthy pellets when you can have French …

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Sprouted parrot seed mix.

Sprouting Seeds For Birds | Healthy Parrot Food!

Published: October 21, 2021Modified: January 2, 2023

Figuring out the right diet for your parrot can be challenging. Seed mixes are the traditional choice, but as mentioned in the article on parrot diet, they’re not ideal as …

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Categories Parrot diet 11 Comments
Lovebird parrot pictured next to a slice of orange.

Can Parrots Eat…? 18 Fruits Safe For Parrots

Published: August 21, 2021Modified: January 2, 2023

If you’re looking to feed your parrot a healthy diet, you may be wondering if they can eat fruits. The answer is yes! Many wild parrots eat different species of …

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Can Parrots Eat…? 26 Vegetables Safe For Parrots

Published: August 8, 2021Modified: January 2, 2023

If you’re a parrot owner trying to make sure your bird is getting enough veggies, you’ll sometimes run into something that makes you doubt. Is it safe? There’s a lot …

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Categories Parrot diet 10 Comments
Blue dilute male budgie parakeet.

Can Parrots Eat Mushrooms?

Published: July 31, 2021Modified: January 2, 2023

It has come up so many times now that it seems it’s time to dedicate an article to the topic of birds and mushrooms. Can parrots eat mushrooms? Or are …

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Macaw parrot feeding from a bowl of chopped foods.

What Does A Parrot Eat? Making Healthy Chop For Your Bird

Published: June 25, 2021Modified: January 2, 2023

For many (potential) new parrot owners, it comes as a bit of a shock that seeds don’t constitute a proper parrot diet. They’re still commonly fed, but as you can …

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