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Can cockatiels eat yogurt?

Better not

Better not: cockatiels shouldn’t eat yogurt. The Merck Veterinary Manual lists milk products among foods not to feed birds. Purdue, on the other hand, mentions yogurt as a “dessert” for parrots, so we err on the side of caution.

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Last checked: November 2026

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