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What vegetables are safe and healthy for my pet bird to eat?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Exotic | Unknown - Exotic | Male | unneutered | 12 years and 7 months old

What vegetables can I feed Kiki?

2 Answers

Most Helpful Answer

Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on February 10th, 2019

Fruits, vegetables and greens should account for approximately 20 - 25% of the daily diet. Pale vegetables, with a high water composition (i.e. Iceberg or Head lettuce, celery) offer very little nutritional value. Avocado is reported to be potentially toxic.
Please follow this link for a complete list of vegetables and fruits that can be possibly given https://www.petcoach.co/article/bird-nutrition-feeding-pet-birds-parrot-diets-and-nutrition/

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM
Veterinarian
Published on November 14th, 2017
I am not sure what foods you have available in your area but my favorites are Lafeber Nutri-Berries/ Avi-Cakes and Mazuri small bird feed:

https://lafeber.com/pet-birds/bird-food/classic-nutri-berries/

https://lafeber.com/pet-birds/bird-food/avi-cakes/

http://www.mazuri.com/mazurismallbirdmaintenance-2.5lb.aspx

Fruits, vegetables and greens should account for approximately 20 - 25% of the daily diet. Avocado is reported to be potentially toxic so avoid feeding this.

Fruits and vegetables must be washed thoroughly to remove chemicals. Cut them into manageable pieces depending on the size of the bird. It is not necessary to take the skin off. Offer fruits and vegetables in a separate dish. If your bird appears to develop a particular fancy for one food item, reduce its volume or stop feeding it temporarily to promote the eating of other foods.
Treat your bird like a small child; offer a small piece of a variety of food items daily and never stop trying.

Hope this answers your questions! Good luck with Kiki!
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