Best Food For Cockatiels

 

The best food for cockatiels includes a balanced mix of:

1.    Pellets (60–70%) – Specially formulated cockatiel pellets provide essential nutrients and should be the staple of their diet.

2.    Fresh vegetables (20–25%) – Dark leafy greens (like kale, spinach), carrots, broccoli, and bell peppers are excellent choices.

3.    Fresh fruits (5–10%) – Apples (no seeds), berries, bananas, and melon in moderation due to sugar content.

4.    Seeds and grains (small amounts) – Millet and sunflower seeds are favorites but should be limited due to high fat content.

5.    Clean, fresh water – Always available and changed daily.

Avoid: avocado, chocolate, caffeine, alcohol, salty or sugary foods, and fruit seeds/pits, as they are toxic to birds.

Would you like a sample weekly meal plan for a cockatiel?

Here’s a simple, balanced weekly meal plan for a cockatiel, emphasizing variety, nutrition, and safety:

Daily Base Diet (Every Day)

·  High-quality cockatiel pellets – ~60–70% of the diet.

·  Fresh water – Change daily.

·  Occasional seeds – Use sparingly (as treats or training rewards).

Weekly Meal Plan (Add fresh foods daily)

Monday

·  Veggies: Chopped kale, grated carrot

·  Fruit: A slice of apple (no seeds)

Tuesday

·  Veggies: Broccoli florets, bell pepper

·  Grain: Cooked quinoa (cooled)

Wednesday

·  Veggies: Zucchini, corn niblets

·  Fruit: Small piece of banana

Thursday

·  Veggies: Spinach (small amount), sweet potato (cooked and cooled)

·  Legume: Cooked lentils

Friday

·  Veggies: Peas, cucumber

·  Fruit: Blueberries or grapes (halved)

Saturday

·  Veggies: Chard, pumpkin (cooked)

·  Grain: Brown rice (plain, no salt)

Sunday

·  Veggies: Romaine lettuce, carrots

·  Treat: A sunflower seed or millet spray (small amount)

Feeding Notes

·  Wash all produce thoroughly.

·  Remove uneaten fresh food after 2–3 hours.

·  Avoid: Avocado, chocolate, caffeine, alcohol, onion, garlic, rhubarb.