Can budgies eat eggs?

Yes, but only a little: budgies can eat eggs. The Swiss animal welfare society (STS) lists cooked egg as a protein food for budgies, usually once a week in small amounts. While breeding, raising chicks and molting, budgies need animal and plant protein every day, the STS says. Germany’s Veterinary Association for Animal Welfare (TVT), however, says animal protein can be given only during molting, and only a little.

How to serve it: hard-boiled, no salt, a tiny piece

Good to know: The Merck Veterinary Manual lists egg yolk among vitamin A–rich foods you can offer in smaller amounts. We found no bird source on eggshells.