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Can budgies eat kiwi?

Yes, in small amounts

Yes, in small amounts. Kiwi flesh, including the tiny black seeds, is safe for budgies, but it is sweet and tart, so offer a small piece occasionally.

Portion
One or two pieces about 1 cm (⅜ in) across
How often
Once or twice a week
Sugar
9 g / 100 g

How to serve it

  1. Wash the kiwi
  2. Peel off the fuzzy skin
  3. Cut a thin slice into small pieces
  4. Remove leftovers within a couple of hours

Why

Risks. Its sugar and acidity mean it should be a small, occasional part of the diet.

Benefits. Kiwi adds fiber, moisture and a bright color that can tempt budgies to explore.

Questions owners ask 1

Are kiwi seeds safe for budgies?

Yes. The tiny black seeds are eaten with the flesh and are not known to be harmful.

Kiwi: nutrition per 100 g

Water83.1 g
Energy61 kcal
Sugars9 g
Fat0.5 g
Protein1.1 g
Fibre3 g
Calcium34 mg
Phosphorus34 mg
Calcium : phosphorus1 : 1
Sodium3 mg
Vitamin A (RAE)4 µg
Vitamin C92.7 mg

“Kiwifruit, green, raw”, USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy, FDC 168153). Public domain.

Sources & method 2

The sources below discuss kiwi 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.

  1. Feeding Budgies — VCA Animal Hospitals
  2. Fruits and Vegetables in Birds' Diets — VCA Animal Hospitals

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