Can budgies eat broccoli?
Yes, budgies can eat broccoli in small amounts. The German Animal Welfare Federation lists broccoli as a vegetable for budgies. The RSPCA, RSPCA Australia, UC Davis and Purdue include it for pet birds. UC Davis mentions the leaves too, and the Merck Veterinary Manual lists broccoli leaves and florets among vitamin A–rich foods you can offer in smaller amounts.
How to serve it: washed, raw, small florets
Sources
- Deutscher Tierschutzbund – Die Haltung von Wellensittichen (Broschüre)
- RSPCA – What to Feed Your Pet Bird (Parrot Diet)
- RSPCA Australia – What should I feed my birds?
- UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine – Nutrition for Birds
- Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine – General Husbandry of Caged Birds
- Merck Veterinary Manual (Bird Owners) – Nutritional Disorders of Pet Birds
Last checked: November 2026