Can budgies eat strawberries?

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Strawberries · for budgies

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

What it means for budgies

There's nothing specific to a budgie that changes the verdict on strawberries — it's treated the same as for parrots generally. A budgie portion is tiny — a single bite or a little grated amount is plenty.

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 Budgie diet guide for more.

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