Eclectus parrots should have a diet of seeds, fruit, vegetables, and nuts. There are some exceptions, such as onions and avocado. They cannot eat anything outside of this group, including meat, dairy, or really any highly processed food, such as chocolate and coffee. Stick to fruit, veg and seeds. An Eclectus parrot’s diet is really … Read more
For many of us, the day wouldn’t be properly started without a banana. Whether you eat your one first thing in the morning, with lunch, or as a snack in the afternoon, their role in our lives can’t be denied. But what about parrotlets—can we share bananas with them? Yes, parrotlets can eat bananas, and … Read more
Apples—one of, if not the, staple fruit of the western world. They’re in virtually every kitchen and are great as snacks or as ingredients. When they are around this much, it’s natural to cautiously wonder whether we can share them with our parrotlets—so can we? Yes, parrotlets can eat apples. Apples make a great addition … Read more
Cucumber is simple but mighty in a lot of ways. It may not be the most interesting fruit, but where would we be without it? And it’s really healthy in a lot of ways, too, so a common question is can it be shared with parrotlets? Yes, parrotlets can eat cucumber. It’s really tasty and … Read more
Parrots love to eat, enjoying some of the same vegetables people do, but new owners may wonder which ones. For example, since radishes can have a slight bite of spicy heat, can parrots eat radishes? According to Petkeen, Yes, parrots can eat radishes of any kind safely while enjoying different preparation methods. What kind of radishes … Read more
Seeds, dry oats, and fruit are all common foods found in bird food and granola. The similarities between your favorite hiking snack and your parrot’s food are astonishing. Similar enough to the point where you might not think twice before giving your pet bird granola. However, you have to be more cautious with this food … Read more