What to Feed Your Cockatiel
Feeding tips, list of treats you can feed your bird plus watch our Featured Video: How to get your exotic pet to eat fruits and vegetables. You should feed your cockatiel a nutritionally complete feed on a daily basis. Feed should be readily available at all times along with fresh, clean water. Birds do not have teeth and cockatiels are no exception so you will need to provide a cuttlebone or small grit with their feed. You can also use vitamin and electrolyte supplements to make sure their high energy needs are met. If your bird gets the right amount of vitamins and nutrients they will be prettier, healthier, happier, and live longer. Below is a list of table foods you can give your bird as a treat.
Feeding your cockatiel table food?
Your cockatiel needs a good nutritional feed on a daily basis but it is hard to resist giving them snacks. They love variety and interesting shaped, fun foods. An occasional treat of table foods can be good for your bird but too many treats can cause poor health. There are also some things you should not feed your cockatiel because they are toxic and could kill them like egg plant leaves, honey suckle, and eucalyptis. If you are unsure about which ones are toxic, it is best to keep them on their feed and limit their table treats until you research this. Never leave table food treats in the cage for longer than an hour as they can spoil or attract insects. Here are a few table foods that are safe for your bird.
High protein treats
High in calcium
You can give your bird cheese but don't give it to often or too much as it tends to constipate them.
High protein treats
- Cooked fish (not hot)
- Boiled eggs (not hot)
- Basil
- Asparagus
- Parsley
- Lemon Balm
- Wheat sprouts
- Barley sprouts
- Apples
- Bananas
- Dried fruit
- Mangos
- Apricots
- Grapes
High in calcium
You can give your bird cheese but don't give it to often or too much as it tends to constipate them.
- Cottage cheese
- Cheddar cheese
- Yogurt
Featured Video: How to get your exotic pet to eat fruits and vegetables
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