Can budgies eat apples?

Yes, in small amounts

Yes, in small amounts. Apple flesh is safe for budgies, but it is sugary and the seeds contain cyanide-releasing compounds, so core it and keep it an occasional treat.

Portion: One or two pieces about 1 cm (⅜ in) across, roughly a thumbnail-sized amount
How often: 2–3 times a week
Sugar: 10.4 g / 100 g

How to serve it

Wash the apple well under running water
Cut out the core and every seed
Chop the flesh, skin on, into pieces about 1 cm (⅜ in) across
Remove any uneaten apple within a couple of hours

Why

Risks. Apple seeds contain amygdalin, which can release cyanide, so avian vets advise removing them every time. The flesh is mostly sugar and water, and budgies are prone to obesity, so fruit should stay a small part of the diet.

Benefits. Apple adds fiber, moisture and variety, and many budgies enjoy picking at it.

Questions owners ask 2

Can budgies eat apple seeds?

No. Apple seeds contain cyanide-releasing compounds and should always be removed. If your budgie swallowed one, watch it closely and call your avian vet for advice, especially if it seems weak, fluffed up or has trouble breathing.

Do I need to peel apple for my budgie?

No, but wash the skin thoroughly, because birds are very sensitive to pesticide residues. Organic apples are a sensible choice when available.

Apples: nutrition per 100 g

Water	85.6 g
Energy	52 kcal
Sugars	10.4 g
Fat	0.2 g
Protein	0.3 g
Fibre	2.4 g
Calcium	6 mg
Phosphorus	11 mg
Calcium : phosphorus	0.55 : 1
Sodium	1 mg
Vitamin A (RAE)	3 µg
Vitamin C	4.6 mg

“Apples, raw, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)”, USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy, FDC 171688). Public domain.

Sources & method 4

The sources below discuss apples for budgies (or for pet birds generally). Confidence: high. Rated on the JOMIZOO Feeding Scale; when good sources disagree we choose the more cautious level.