Can cockatiels eat cherries?

Yes, but only pitted and a little: cockatiels can eat cherries. The Swiss animal welfare society (STS) lists cherries as fruit for cockatiels. The pit has to come out: according to the AAV, the seeds of cherries and other stone fruit contain small amounts of cyanide. The Swiss animal welfare society (STS) mentions small pieces of fruit, the Merck Veterinary Manual recommends 5–10% fresh fruit for small birds such as cockatiels, and RSPCA Australia calls fruit a treat because of its sugar. 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.

How to serve it: pitted, a small piece

Good to know: Remove the seeds or pit first – according to the AAV, they contain small amounts of cyanide and shouldn’t be given on purpose.