Can budgies eat pears?
Yes, but only a little: budgies can eat pears. The German Animal Welfare Federation and the Swiss animal welfare society (STS) list pears as fruit for budgies. RSPCA Australia names them among fruits that are digested slowly.
How to serve it: washed, cored, a small piece
Good to know: Remove the seeds or pit first – according to the AAV, they contain a cyanide compound and should never be fed to pet birds. The German Animal Welfare Federation says to offer fruit only in small amounts because of its sugar, and RSPCA Australia calls fruit a treat. Germany’s Veterinary Association for Animal Welfare (TVT), on the other hand, lists fruit as part of the daily diet, so we err on the side of caution.
Sources
- Deutscher Tierschutzbund – Die Haltung von Wellensittichen (Broschüre)
- Schweizer Tierschutz STS – Merkblatt Wellensittiche (2018)
- RSPCA Australia – What should I feed my birds?
- Association of Avian Veterinarians – Enrichment: toxic seeds/pits (2024)
- TVT Merkblatt Nr. 173: Heimtiere – Wellensittiche (2013)
Last checked: November 2026