Can cockatiels eat spinach?
Yes, cockatiels can eat spinach in small amounts. Purdue counts spinach among dark green vegetables for parrots, and the Merck Veterinary Manual lists it among vitamin A–rich vegetables.
How to serve it: fresh, washed, a leaf or two
Sources
- Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine – General Husbandry of Caged Birds
- Merck Veterinary Manual (Bird Owners) – Nutritional Disorders of Pet Birds
Last checked: November 2026