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What Do Parrots Eat? Complete Parrot Diet Guide

A balanced parrot diet is built on a foundation of quality pellets, supplemented with fresh vegetables, fruit, and minimal seeds. This FAQ covers the essentials.

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The ideal parrot diet consists of:

Avoid: avocado, chocolate, caffeine, onion, garlic, alcohol, and apple or pear seeds.

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Can parrots eat cooked food?

Yes — cooked legumes (beans, lentils), brown rice, quinoa, and small amounts of cooked egg are nutritious additions. Avoid fried, salted, or heavily seasoned food.

Should parrots eat seeds?

Seeds can be part of a varied diet but should not form the bulk of it. A seed-only diet leads to nutritional deficiencies — it is high in fat and low in Vitamins A, D, and calcium.

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