Feeding & Nutrition
Build feeding guidance from current avian-veterinary sources and the bird's species and health context. Avocado, chocolate, and caffeine are toxic to parrots; uncertainty or exposure routes to an avian veterinarian.
What Fruits Can Parrots Eat? Safe Picks and Ones to Skip
Parrots can safely eat most fresh fruit, including apple (seeds removed), banana, berries, mango, papaya, melon, and grapes.
Cockatiel Pellets vs Seeds: Ideal Ratio and How to Switch
Pellets should form the base of a cockatiel's diet, not seeds.
The Complete Parrot Diet Guide: What to Feed for a Long, Healthy Life
Feed a parrot a formulated pellet as the daily base (about 60-70% of intake), plus fresh vegetables and leafy greens (20-30%), a small amount of fruit…
Foods Toxic to Parrots: The Complete Never-Feed List
Foods toxic to parrots include avocado (persin), chocolate and cocoa (theobromine), caffeine, alcohol, xylitol, onion and garlic, and the pits of stone…
Pellets vs Seeds for Parrots: Which Is Better (and How to Switch)?
For most companion parrots, formulated pellets are healthier than seeds as the base of the diet.
What to Feed a Cockatiel: Pellets, Seeds, and Daily Portions
Feed a cockatiel a base of formulated pellets (about 65% of the daily food), fresh vegetables and leafy greens (about 25%), and a small measure of seed…
- How to Sprout Seeds and Grains for Parrots Safely
- Chop Recipes: Batch-Prep a Week of Parrot Meals