parrot diet

A proper cockatiel diet is foundational to your pet’s longevity, vitality, and happiness. This guide provides a clear framework for optimal cockatiel nutrition, defining safe foods, toxic hazards, and balanced meal planning. You will learn to construct a diet that prevents common health issues, enhances plumage, and supports overall well-being, moving beyond generic bird care advice to species-specific nutritional mastery.

Cockatiels (Nymphicus hollandicus) are gentle, intelligent parrots that benefit greatly from a balanced and varied diet. One of the most common questions I receive in avian practic…

Oranges are rich in vitamins and commonly found in households, leading many lovebird owners to ask whether they are safe for their birds. From an avian veterinary and nutritional p…

Grapes are a common household fruit, and many lovebird owners wonder whether sharing them with their birds is safe. From an avian veterinary and nutritional standpoint, grapes can …

Bananas are one of the most commonly offered fruits to pet birds, but many lovebird owners ask an important question: Are bananas safe and healthy for lovebirds?From a veterinary n…

Yes—green-cheeked conures can safely eat carrots, and when offered correctly, carrots are a highly beneficial vegetable for this species. As an avian veterinarian, I frequently rec…

The short answer is yes—green-cheeked conures can eat coconut, but only in moderation and in the correct form.

Yes. Pineapple is safe, nutritious, and enjoyable when fed sparingly and prepared correctly. It should be offered only as an occasional treat within a balanced diet.

Yes—bananas are safe, enjoyable, and nutritious when fed in moderation. They should complement, not replace, a balanced parrot diet.