Why Strawberries Are Healthy For Parrots

It is essential to know what to feed your parrot so that she can remain healthy. When I brought my parrot home, I was worried about what was best and essential for her diet. I conducted my research to determine the fruits I should include in her diet for nutritional purposes, and whether strawberries were a good choice for my parrot.

Can parrots eat strawberries? Yes, they can. Strawberries are rich in vitamin C, antioxidants, and they also provide other nutrients. They are safe fruits for your bird to snack on and parrots love them. Parrots love picking off the seeds first then dig into the fruit.

When feeding strawberries to your parrot, be prepared for a thorough cleaning as your pet bird will create a great mess.

You should keep in mind that strawberries are easily contaminated and may contain more pesticides compared to other fruits. This is the reason why you should thoroughly wash them when feeding them to your parrot.

Be careful, because no one wants their parrot being contaminated. However, to avoid contamination, organic can be an alternative.

Looking for more insight? This article will answer most if not all the questions you have had about the topic.

What is the nutritional value of strawberries?

Strawberries are safe fruits and a healthy diet for your parrot. They are a good source of vitamins and minerals and are rich in:

Vitamin C and Vitamin K: Strawberries are a great source of vitamin C and K. Vitamin C has antioxidant essential in enhancing the immunity of your bird. They also help the regulatory system of your bird.

Fiber: Strawberries have high contents of fiber. Fibers are essential in your parrot’s diet. They help in regular bowel movement and help avoid constipation.

Nutritional facts of strawberries

A full cup which is about 144 grams of fresh strawberries contains

46.1 calories
11.1 grams carbohydrates
0.4 grams of fat
84.7mg vitamin C
3.2 microgram vitamin K
0.6 mg manganese
2.9 grams of fiber
34.6 micrograms folate
220 mg potassium
34.6 mg phosphorus

Iron and copper are also nutrients found in strawberries that are essential for your parrot.

How can you avoid feeding pesticides to your parrot?

Strawberries are among fruits that are mostly contaminated with pesticides. It can be very unfortunate for your parrot to ingest this and it can cause fatalities.

It is important, therefore, to be very careful when feeding your parrot. Ensure that the strawberries you are feeding your parrot are thoroughly washed before feeding her.

Alternatively, you can feed your parrot strawberries that have been organically grown.

Can parrots eat dried strawberries?

Yes, they surely can. You can feed dried strawberries to your parrot. Dried strawberries remain high in fiber and are higher in antioxidant compared to when they are fresh. You can feed dried strawberries to your feathered pal as a snack or occasional treats in her diet.

However, the dried strawberries should not entirely replace the fresh strawberries in your parrot’s diet. Dried fruits have a great advantage as they contain no pits and seeds that can be toxic to your parrot.

How many strawberries can I give my parrot?

It is important that you regulate the number of strawberries that you offer to your parrot. This should be given a few times a week in addition to other fruits and vegetables.

Strawberries are high in sugar content, which can negatively affect your parrot in the long run. It is important to monitor how much you give them to avoid any health issues for them.

How do I serve strawberries to my parrot and avoid making a mess?

It is impossible to avoid a mess while feeding strawberries to your parrot. In any case, you should always be ready to clean after them.

However, you can chop the strawberries in small pieces that your parrot can pick to avoid them messing everything up.

Can parrots have strawberry juice?

They definitely can. You should try serving this to them while servicing other fruits or their most preferred seeds.

What other food can you give to your parrot?

Other fruits

You should always be careful when feeding fruits. Not every parrot can eat the same amount of fruit. Some species should eat less. Always keep in mind that fruit contains sugar, which isn’t good for parrots in high amounts.

Grapes, for example, can be pretty bad for parrots in high amounts. We show you why in this article.

Blueberries can be fed to parrots, but even though blueberries are pretty healthy, they should be fed in moderation. We explain more on that here: Parrots and blueberries!

We recommend having a look at our article about parrots and lemons here! Lemons have many benefits for parrots – and for you!

Nuts

Incorporating nuts in your parrot’s diet is important. Nuts are rich in vitamins and proteins. They are also high in fats, and you are recommended to control their intake in your parrot’s diet. You can always give them as occasional treats.

Macaws are known to need more fats in their diet compared to other parrot species. Their diet should contain at least 10% of nuts in their diet. Some of the nuts you can feed to your parrot include cashew nuts and macadamia nuts.

Add legumes and grains to your parrot’s diet

Legumes have a high nutritional value, and including this in your parrot’s diet is essential. Examples of legumes you can include in a healthy diet are green beans, black beans, and chick beans.

Grains to be fed on your parrot should be whole grains like whole-grain pasta and brown rice, and you should ensure that they are well cooked.

Vegetables

Vegetables are very nutritional and you should incorporate them into your parrot’s healthy diet. Some of the veggies include broccoli, cauliflower, and Brussels sprouts. Remember to always wash them clean.