Cockatiel · Fruit
Can cockatiels eat pears?
Yes, in small amounts
Yes, in small amounts. Cockatiels can eat pear flesh, skin on, once the core and seeds are removed; it is a sugary fruit, so keep it occasional.
- Portion
- Two or three pieces about 1.5 cm (⅝ in) across
- How often
- 2–3 times a week
- Sugar
- 9.8 g / 100 g
How to serve it
- Rinse the pear thoroughly
- Remove the core and seeds
- Cut into bite-sized pieces
- Take away leftovers after a couple of hours
Why
Risks. The seeds contain cyanide-releasing compounds, and fruit sugar adds up quickly in a small bird.
Benefits. Soft, ripe pear is easy to eat and adds fiber and moisture.
Questions owners ask 1
Can cockatiels eat canned pears?
Fresh is best. Canned pears are usually packed in syrup or juice, which adds sugar.
Pears: nutrition per 100 g
| Water | 84 g |
|---|---|
| Energy | 57 kcal |
| Sugars | 9.8 g |
| Fat | 0.1 g |
| Protein | 0.4 g |
| Fibre | 3.1 g |
| Calcium | 9 mg |
| Phosphorus | 12 mg |
| Calcium : phosphorus | 0.75 : 1 |
| Sodium | 1 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 1 µg |
| Vitamin C | 4.3 mg |
“Pears, raw”, USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy, FDC 169118). Public domain.
Sources & method 3
The sources below discuss pears 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.
- How to care for your pet bird — University of Florida Small Animal Hospital, College of Veterinary Medicine
- Fruits and Vegetables in Birds' Diets — VCA Animal Hospitals
- Cockatiel Care Sheet (Maria Zayas, DVM) — PetMD
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