Cockatiel · Fruit
Can cockatiels eat kiwi?
Yes, in small amounts
Yes, in small amounts. Kiwi is safe for cockatiels and the tiny seeds are fine, but it is sugary and acidic, so treat it as an occasional fruit.
- Portion
- Two or three pieces about 1.5 cm (⅝ in) across
- How often
- Once or twice a week
- Sugar
- 9 g / 100 g
How to serve it
- Rinse and peel the kiwi
- Slice and cut into pieces
- Offer ripe, fresh fruit
- Take away leftovers after a couple of hours
Why
Risks. Sugar and acidity; large amounts may upset digestion.
Benefits. Kiwi is a colorful, fiber-containing fruit that adds variety.
Questions owners ask 1
Can cockatiels eat kiwi skin?
The skin is not known to be toxic, but it is fuzzy and may carry residues, so peeling is the simpler choice.
Kiwi: nutrition per 100 g
| Water | 83.1 g |
|---|---|
| Energy | 61 kcal |
| Sugars | 9 g |
| Fat | 0.5 g |
| Protein | 1.1 g |
| Fibre | 3 g |
| Calcium | 34 mg |
| Phosphorus | 34 mg |
| Calcium : phosphorus | 1 : 1 |
| Sodium | 3 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 4 µg |
| Vitamin C | 92.7 mg |
“Kiwifruit, green, raw”, USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy, FDC 168153). Public domain.
Sources & method 2
The sources below discuss kiwi for cockatiels (or for pet birds generally). Confidence: high. Rated on the JOMIZOO Feeding Scale; when good sources disagree we choose the more cautious level.
- Fruits and Vegetables in Birds' Diets — VCA Animal Hospitals
- Feeding Pet Cockatiels — VCA Animal Hospitals
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