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Is it safe for my conure to eat grass in my chemical-free yard?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Bird | Unknown - Bird | Male | 2 years and 10 months old

Hey is it alright for my green cherk conure to play in my yardand eat grass? There os no chemical treatment to the yard just blue grass and common weeds

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Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on May 6th, 2018

Yes, many parrots like to eat grass, actually every part of grass from the root to the seed. It is a perfect source of fiber and keeps them busy as well . So, he can play in the yard and eat grass. Check the weeds and remove any poisonous weeds by pulling them out and removing them.
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