It's so important to provide our winged friends nutritious and healthy cockatiel food so they can thrive in daily life. Some common cockatiel food your bird might enjoy includes:
There are so many delicious types of cockatiel food to choose from on Chewy to feed your winged friend! Consult with your vet if you have questions regarding your cockatiel's diet, food and water intake, as well as other health concerns.
A cockatiel's diet should consist of species-specific pellets and some grass seed, some fresh vegetables, and some fresh fruits, as well as clean water. Some fresh foods to avoid include unripe fruit, garlic, onions, as well as avocado.
Pelleted food is often the preferred main cockatiel food. Pellets contain a balanced mix of nutrients, so cockatiels can't pick out favorite items to eat, and then miss out on vital nutrition.
Fruits and veggies to avoid include unripe or rotten fruit or vegetables, onions, garlic, and avocado. Remove any fruit seeds, pits, or stems. Cockatiels also should not eat rhubarb, chocolate, or anything with the artificial sweetener xylitol.
Many people give their cockatiel access to cockatiel food (specialty bird pellets) all day. Check the cockatiel food label for manufacturers' recommendations on amounts to feed. Fresh fruits and vegetables can be offered several times a day for snacking. Remove any uneaten fresh foods after a few hours before they spoil. Consult your avian vet to determine the best feeding schedule for your cockatiel.
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