Cockatiel Diet`

Cockatiels thrive on a varied, flavorful diet. We often consider them to be seed-eaters, but cockatiels can enjoy many of the same foods that humans do. If you love to cook, you can provide simple meals for your bird every day. Sharing meal-time is an excellent way to bond with your bird.

Cooking For Birds

Vitamins, Minerals and other Nutrients

SALT - Salt is a vital nutrient that can be overlooked in a seed-based diet. To prevent overindulgance that can lead to health problems, it might be best to provide salt in the form of a hand-fed, rare treat. Choosing iodized table salt will provide essential iodine. Kosher salt is the purest salt to choose.

Risky Foods

Birds are lactose intolerant. Dairy is not toxic, but it will cause discomfort. Some birds may be more tolerant than others, and occasional exposure to milk or butter will likely not bring lasting harm.

Sources

• - 17 Herbs Parrots Can Eat Safely
• - What Can Cockatiels Eat? (And What Cannot)