Can African greys eat strawberries?

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Strawberries · for African greys

Yes — strawberries are vitamin-rich and loved by almost every parrot. Just wash them very well.

What it means for African greys

There's nothing specific to a african grey that changes the verdict on strawberries — it's treated the same as for parrots generally. Greys can take a larger portion than small parrots.

The full picture on strawberries

Strawberries offer vitamin C, manganese, and folate, and their seeds and leafy tops are harmless. The only real concern is agricultural: strawberries consistently rank among the most pesticide-laden crops, so washing matters more here than for most fruit.

See the full strawberries guide or the African grey diet guide for more.

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