Can budgies eat zucchini?
Yes, budgies can eat zucchini in small amounts. The German Animal Welfare Federation lists zucchini as a vegetable for budgies, and UC Davis includes it for pet birds.
How to serve it: washed, raw, in pieces
Good to know: We found no source on the seeds or skin specifically.
Sources
- Deutscher Tierschutzbund – Die Haltung von Wellensittichen (Broschüre)
- UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine – Nutrition for Birds
Last checked: November 2026