*Can I feed my cockatiel a cherry?*

Question

If I take the seed out

of the cherry, and cut it up nicely, can I feed it to my cockatiel?

thank you :)

Answer 1

REMOVE THE SEED!!!  Like apple seeds, cherry seeds are toxic to birds.

Answer 2

in lil peices...  

Answer 3

Fruit is okay for birds.

Try this page:

http://www.cockatiels.org/articles/nutri...

Answer 4

Cherries are fine for cockatiels, my cockatiel enjoys them himself.  Just make sure that you wash it well to avoid your bird ingesting any unwanted chemicals/pesticides, and also take out the pit as they can be harmful to your bird.  Let us know how he/she reacts to a cherry for the first time :) Hope this helps.

Answer 5

Yes,

Just wash it up

real nicely

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Answer 6

I don't see why not. Just make sure they are fresh and clean. Also steer clear from the maraschino cherries since those are loaded with syrup and sugar.  

Answer 7

Yes. You don't need to cut it up. But since the pit is about a size that can be swollowed, it may be good to remove it just to be safe.  I've fed my eclectus cherries many times (unpitted) and have never had a problem.  By the way, you should be feeding your bird lots of fruits and veggies every day.  A "seed only" diet is insufficient for the nutritional needs of a bird.