Can parrots eat pumpkin?

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Pumpkin · Vegetables

Yes — pumpkin is an excellent, safe vegetable: flesh and seeds are both nutritious, and it's rich in vitamin A.

Keeper's noteCooked flesh, or raw grated; the seeds (pepitas) are a bonus. A whole small pumpkin is a seasonal foraging project. See the pumpkin seeds entry too.

Why pumpkin is good for parrots

Pumpkin flesh is a great beta-carotene (vitamin A) source, soft when cooked and well accepted, and the raw seeds are a healthy, lower-fat alternative to sunflower seeds. The whole thing is usable, which makes it both nutritious and great enrichment.

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