Want to add fresh pineapple to your pet cockatiel’s daily diet? Discover the nutritional value, ideal serving size, and risks of this tasty treat in the article below Pineapple is a delicious and nutritious fruit enjoyed by many, including our feathered friends. As pet owners, knowing what fresh foods are safe and healthy for our … Read more
Learn about the nutritional benefits of feeding your cockatiels peanuts and get tips for selecting the best type — whether it’s salted or unsalted, shelled or roasted — for their diet. Peanuts can be a healthy snack for cockatiels in moderation, as they are a good source of protein, healthy fats, and several vitamins and … Read more
Cockatiels need a balanced diet made up of multiple foods – but can cockatiels eat lettuce as part of that diet too? Read this post to learn more! Yes, cockatiels can eat lettuce. Lettuce is a good source of vitamins A and C for your birds. But it should only be offered in moderation, in … Read more
Spices and herbs are always a question mark when it comes to pet food. Can cockatiels eat fennel and fennel seeds? I look into this in the article below Cockatiels can safely and nutritiously consume fennel, a herb from the carrot family. Fennel is high in vitamin C and fiber, both important for a bird’s … Read more
Corn is a versatile food that can be had in many ways. But can cockatiels eat corn too? I give you the answer below. Who does not like munching on a few pieces of sweet, buttered corn as an evening snack? But you may be surprised to know how much your pet birds will love … Read more
Curries are shunned by almost every bird forum as a strict no-go for pets. But what about curry leaves? Can cockatiels eat curry leaves, and if so, what restrictions should you be wary of? Let me fill you in! Cockatiels are one of the most popular pet birds. They are both adorable and affectionate. All … Read more
Cilantro (coriander) is the universal garnishing herb – it can make the flavor of any food come alive. But can cockatiels eat cilantro as part of their requirements for greens and veggies? Let me answer that for you. When you have pet birds at home, what you need to be feeding them is a question … Read more
If you are planning to add a healthy boost of proteins to your cockatiel’s diet, meat would clearly be one of the choices. But are cockatiels omnivores, or do they just eat seeds and grains? To answer straight up: yes, cockatiels are omnivores, which means they can eat both plants and animals. However, let me … Read more
Cockatiels should eat their greens and veggies, but does that mean just the leafy ones? Can cockatiels eat cucumber too? I answer this in the blog below. Yes, cockatiels can eat cucumber as part of a well-balanced diet. Cucumber is a healthy and refreshing food low in calories and contains important vitamins and minerals such … Read more
Do cockatiels have some kind of natural stink? What to do if a cockatiel smells bad, and will the stench go away after a while? I will try to answer all this in the article below. Cockatiels have powder-down feathers but are, in general, clean birds. They do not smell, but dirty environments and illness … Read more