Can cockatiels eat watermelon?

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Watermelon · for cockatiels

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

What it means for cockatiels

There's nothing specific to a cockatiel that changes the verdict on watermelon — it's treated the same as for parrots generally. Offer a small, cockatiel-sized portion.

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.

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