Can budgies eat Swiss chard?
Yes, budgies can eat Swiss chard in small amounts. The German Animal Welfare Federation lists Swiss chard as a vegetable for budgies. UC Davis and RSPCA Australia include it among green vegetables for birds.
How to serve it: washed, one leaf
Sources
- Deutscher Tierschutzbund – Die Haltung von Wellensittichen (Broschüre)
- UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine – Nutrition for Birds
- RSPCA Australia – What should I feed my birds?
Last checked: November 2026