Safe Foods For Cockatiels

Here is a comprehensive list of all the safe foods for cockatiels. You can safely feed your bird any of the foods from this list. Just remember that cockatiels cannot live on seeds alone as some people tend to believe, but a balanced diet is essential for the longevity and long-term health of your bird.

Safe Foods For Cockatiels To Eat

Here is a list of other foods to offer your cockatiel besides the normal pellets he eats. All portions should be kept small so that the extra food you give him does not exceed 20 to 30 percent of his diet. If you are not sure about anything, rather check with your avian vet.

Protein:

Yogurt

Cottage Cheese

Eggs – scrambled or hard-boiled

Cooked Fish

Cooked Chicken or Turkey

Cooked Lean Meats

Fruit And Veggies:

Celery

Corn

Mango

Beets and Beet Greens

Asparagus

Broccoli

Parsley

Peas and Pods

Kale

Pumpkin

Melon

Kiwi

Mango

Pears

Peaches

Papaya

Apples (not the pips)

Plums

Pineapples

Oranges

Watermelon

Dried Fruit

Fresh Sprouts

Potatoes and Sweet Potatoes

Barley Cooked

Dried Beans Cooked

Cranberries

Cherries

Sweet Red or Green Peppers

Green Beans

Turnip Greens

Watercress

Herbs:

Fennel

Ginger Root

Lemon Balm

Marjoram

Basil

Rosemary

Thyme

Coriander

Chicory

Parsley

Carbs:

Cooked Pasta

Cooked Brown Rice

Whole Wheat Toast

Cooked Oatmeal or Porridge

Treats:

Cheerios

Rice Crispies

Treats From The Petshop

Crackers

Unsalted Popcorn

Flax

Hemp

Millet

This is just a list of extras. Most of their diet should still consist of pellets and seeds.

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