Yes — papaya is gentle on digestion, high in vitamin A, and even the seeds are safe. It's a natural part of wild conure diets.
Keeper's noteA natural part of wild conure diets — if you keep a green-cheek or sun conure, papaya belongs in the rotation. Dried unsweetened papaya is a pantry staple treat.
Why papaya is good for parrots
Papaya is soft, low in acid, rich in vitamin A and the enzyme papain — about as digestion-friendly as fruit gets. Wild green-cheek and sun conures eat papaya in the wild, and the peppery seeds are safe foraging material too.
How to serve it
Peel and cube; seeds can stay for foraging fun.
Soft enough for weaning chicks and senior birds.
Choose unsweetened, unsulphured dried papaya if buying dried.