Can parrots eat dates?

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With caution
Dates · Fruits

Yes — dates are safe and parrots adore them, but they're extremely high in sugar, so they're a small, occasional treat only.

Keeper's noteA pea-sized piece is a high-value training jackpot. Their stickiness also makes them a good (rare) medication-hiding vehicle.

What to watch out for with dates

Dates are non-toxic and even bring some fiber and potassium, but they're among the sugariest foods you can offer — essentially natural candy. Free-fed, they push birds toward obesity and crowd out better foods. Whole dates also contain a pit that must be removed.

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