Can cockatiels eat broccoli?
Yes, cockatiels can eat broccoli in small amounts. Broccoli is on the RSPCA’s vegetable list for parrots. Purdue mentions fresh broccoli and counts it among dark green vegetables, and RSPCA Australia lists it among green vegetables for birds. The Merck Veterinary Manual says the florets and leaves are rich in vitamin A.
How to serve it: raw and washed, one floret
Sources
- RSPCA – What to Feed Your Pet Bird (Parrot Diet)
- Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine – General Husbandry of Caged Birds
- RSPCA Australia – What should I feed my birds?
- Merck Veterinary Manual (Bird Owners) – Nutritional Disorders of Pet Birds
Last checked: November 2026