Food for budgies (parakeets): Also with lists

Understanding Budgie Nutrition:

Budgies have specific dietary requirements that differ from other pets. Their diet should encompass a balanced mix of food for budgies (parakeets), including seeds, pellets, fruits, and vegetables, to meet their nutritional needs adequately. There are the list of things that budgies or parakeets can eat and which are good for them.

Seed Mixtures:

Seeds are one of the good diet of budgies (parakeets) but selecting good seeds are essential for their proper and good growth and it is primary to check those things that a seed should provide like essential vitamins, minerals, and fats.

Which seeds budgies can eat?

This is the list of seeds that budgies eat and which are also good for them:-

1. Millet seeds (white and spray millet)
2. Canary seeds
3. Sunflower seeds (in moderation)
4. Hemp seeds
5. Flaxseeds
6. Safflower seeds
7. Oats
8. Buckwheat
9. Quinoa
10. Wheat berries
11. Barley
12. Sesame seeds
13. Chia seeds
14. Pumpkin seeds (unsalted)
15. Poppy seeds
16. Rice (brown or wild)
17. Sorghum seeds
18. Amaranth seeds
19. Teff seeds
20. Rye seeds

Fruits:

Introducing fresh fruits into your budgie's diet adds variety and essential vitamins. But sure to cut fruits into small, bite-sized pieces. Fruits provide vital nutrients and antioxidants, promoting overall health and well-being in your budgie.

Which fruits budgies can eat?

1. Apples (without seeds)
2. Grapes (seedless)
3. Strawberries
4. Bananas
5. Blueberries
6. Cherries (pitted)
7. Mangoes (without pit)
8. Papayas (without seeds)
9. Peaches (without pit)
10. Pears (without seeds)
11. Oranges (segmented)
12. Kiwi (peeled)
13. Pineapple (core removed)
14. Raspberries
15. Cranberries
16. Blackberries
17. Watermelon (seedless)
18. Cantaloupe (seedless)
19. Apricots (without pit)
20. Plums (without pit)

Vegetables:

 

Vegetables are rich in nutrients and fiber, making them a valuable addition to your budgie's diet. So make sure to also add some vegetables in their diet.

Which vegetable budgies can eat?

This is the list of vegetables that they can eat;

1. Spinach
2. Kale
3. Carrots
4. Bell peppers (red, green, yellow)
5. Broccoli (florets)
6. Cauliflower (florets)
7. Zucchini
8. Cucumber
9. Celery
10. Green beans
11. Peas (fresh or thawed)
12. Corn (fresh or thawed)
13. Brussels sprouts
14. Asparagus
15. Lettuce (dark leafy greens)
16. Bok choy
17. Radishes
18. Beet greens
19. Squash (winter or summer varieties)
20. Pumpkin (cooked and mashed)

Calcium Supplements:

Budgies require calcium for healthy bones and egg production. Provide calcium supplements such as cuttlebones or mineral blocks in their cage. These items fulfill their calcium requirements and promote natural behaviors like chewing.

which Calcium Supplements are good for them?

These are the things which can full fill their calcium requirement.

1. Cuttlebones
2. Mineral blocks
3. Calcium perch
4. Crushed eggshells (cleaned and dried)
5. Oyster shell grit
6. Calcium supplements for birds (commercially available)
7. Fortified bird cuttlefish bone
8. Liquid calcium supplements for birds
9. Calcium-enriched bird grit
10. Calcium powder supplements

Treats:

While treats should be given sparingly. As some Variety of treats are

1. Millet sprays
2. Whole grain bread (small pieces)
3. Cooked eggs (scrambled or boiled)
4. Cheese (small amounts)
5. Nutri-Berries (commercial bird treats)
6. Dried fruit pieces (unsweetened)
7. Yogurt drops (small amounts)
8. Mealworms (dried or live)
9. Cereal (unsweetened, low-sugar varieties)
10. Cooked pasta (plain, without sauce)
11. Quinoa (cooked)
12. Brown rice (cooked)
13. Corn on the cob (cooked and cooled)
14. Oatmeal (cooked, plain)
15. Peanuts (unsalted, in shell)
16. Almonds (unsalted)
17. Cashews (unsalted)
18. Pumpkin seeds (unsalted)
19. Dried insects (commercially available)
20. Freeze-dried fruits and vegetables

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