Newbie's Guide to Cockatiel Food

It's very important that you feed your cockatiel an appropriate diet. Otherwise, you'll open the door to a wide range of health problems for your bird. This article will teach you a few things you need to know about cockatiel food.

Fruits/Veggies

Fruits and vegetables are an important part of your bird's diet. You should feed them on a daily basis. He will enjoy carrots, grapes, apples, spinach, and peas. You can also feed him yams, sweet potatoes, watercress and corn. If you don't have any of these available, then baby food with vegetables and fruit is a suitable alternative.

Seeds

Virtually everyone knows that birds love seeds. So, you should feed your cockatiel seeds too. There are a variety of seeds you can feed him. Some of the most popular choices include white millet, sunflower, sesame, flax, and hemp seeds.

Nuts

Nuts are also suitable cockatiel food. These birds enjoy eating almonds, cashews, walnuts, and pecans. Macadamia and pistachio nuts are also fine. You should be careful not to feed too many nuts because they can be high in fat, which can cause health problems.

Protein

If you want your bird to be completely healthy, you should make sure he has plenty of protein in his diet. Birds that are molting will especially benefit from extra protein. Fish, cottage cheese, chicken, lean meats, and turkey are all good sources of protein. Eggs that have been scrambled or hard-boiled are also good.

Treats

Every good bird deserves a treat every now and then. You can feed him your favorite cereal such as Cornflakes, Rice Krispies, Cheerios, or Froot Loops. Unsalted popcorn also serves as a nice treat. Besides these foods, your local pet shop should have treats that your cockatiel will enjoy.