Can African greys eat watermelon?

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Watermelon · for African greys

Yes — watermelon is hydrating and completely safe for parrots, seeds included.

What it means for African greys

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

The full picture on watermelon

Watermelon is over 90% water, making it a perfect hot-weather food, and unlike apple seeds, watermelon seeds contain no cyanogenic compounds — many parrots enjoy the seeds most of all. The rind is safe too if well washed, though most birds ignore it.

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

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