Can cockatiels eat strawberries?

Yes, in small amounts

Yes, in small amounts. Cockatiels can enjoy fresh strawberry, but it is sugary and needs careful washing, since birds are sensitive to pesticide residues.

Portion: Half a small strawberry, cut into pieces about 1.5 cm (⅝ in) across
How often: 2–3 times a week
Sugar: 4.9 g / 100 g

How to serve it

Rinse well under running water, ideally organic fruit
Take off the green cap
Cut into bite-sized pieces
Clear away leftovers after a couple of hours

Why

Risks. Birds are very sensitive to pesticides, and strawberries are difficult to clean fully. Their sugar content means they should stay an occasional item.

Benefits. Strawberries are colorful and well liked, which makes them useful as an occasional reward.

Questions owners ask 1

Are frozen strawberries okay for cockatiels?

Yes, if they are plain and fully thawed. Avoid strawberries frozen in syrup or sugar.

Strawberries: nutrition per 100 g

Water	91 g
Energy	32 kcal
Sugars	4.9 g
Fat	0.3 g
Protein	0.7 g
Fibre	2 g
Calcium	16 mg
Phosphorus	24 mg
Calcium : phosphorus	0.67 : 1
Sodium	1 mg
Vitamin A (RAE)	1 µg
Vitamin C	58.8 mg

“Strawberries, raw”, USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy, FDC 167762). Public domain.

Sources & method 3

The sources below discuss strawberries 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.