It is important to know what your parrots like to eat. Fruits and vegetables are important for parrots. My lovely parrot loves to eat fresh fruits and vegetables. Then, the question arises, can parrots eat cherries? Answer is Yes, parrots can eat cherries. It is healthy for parrots. Parrots enjoy eating cherries. It is a sweet fruit which attracts parrots.
Cherries have a sweet and sour taste. It has a sparkling red color. It has different colors from yellow to red and red to black. In 2020, the total world production of cherry is 2.61 million tons, with turkey production at 28%. Cherries are beneficial only when you remove the pits. This is because pits contain cyanide which is bad and toxic for parrots. You can serve dried cherries to parrots.
In this article, I will discuss:
- How to introduce cherries to parrots?
- How often can parrots eat cherries?
- Merits of eating cherries for parrots
- List of fruits that parrots can eat
- Frequently asked questions
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How to Introduce Cherries to Parrots?
The question is how to introduce cherries to your parrot? The way in which you serve cherries to your parrot attracts parrots the most. Cherries are beneficial for parrots. It contains nutrients which will lead to excellent health results.
As a parrot owner, you should know the exact quantity of cherry that you feed to parrots. Here I will discuss some of the pro methods which you must adopt while feeding cherries to parrots.
- Wash the cherries.
- Serve a few pieces of cherries to parrots.
- You can serve cherries with other fruits.
How Often Can Parrots Eat Cherries?
The question is how often can parrots eat cherries? The answer to this question depends on the mood and taste of your cutie pie. You must know about the quantity of fruit which you serve to parrots for seeking best health results. Parrots like to eat cherries. It is beneficial for parrots’ health.
For excellent health, you should serve cherries up to three times in a week to parrots. Baby parrots can eat cherries but only one time in a week. You should serve cherries without removing the peels of the cherries.
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Merits of Eating Cherries
Cherries are of vital importance for parrots. It has a lot of health and nutritional benefits for parrots. It contains vitamins, minerals and essential nutrients. For a healthy life, you should serve cherries to parrots but in moderation.
As a parrot owner, here I will discuss benefits of eating cherries for parrots. These merits of eating cherries for parrots are as follows:
- Cherries are rich in containing 342 mg potassium. It helps in lowering blood pressure in parrots.
- Red colored cherries contain 10.8 mg vitamin C which helps in boosting the immune system.
- Cherries contain 2 antioxidants such as polyphenols and carotenoids. It helps in preventing cancer. It lowers the reduction of free radicals from parrots’ body.
- Cherries are good for reducing cholesterol and heart diseases in parrots.
- Raw cherries contain 81% water which keeps parrots hydrated.
- Cherries contain 10.8 mg Vitamin C and 2.1 micrograms vitamin K. It helps parrots in strengthening bones.
- Cherries are good for parrots’ health. It prevents anti-inflammatory reactions. Cherries ensure the longevity of parrots’ life if fed in moderation.
Nutritional Benefits
Cherries are a source of hundreds of essential nutrients. It is vital for proper functioning of parrots’ bodies. Some of these are as follows:
- Calories: 97 kcal
- Fiber:3.2 grams
- Vitamin C: 10.8 mg
- Potassium: 342 mg
- Sugar: 19.7 grams
- Carbohydrates: 25 grams
- Manganese: 0.07 mg
- Calcium: 18 mg
- Fats: 0.3 grams
List Of Fruit That Parrots Eat
Fruit is vital for parrots. You should serve fruits to parrots which are full of all nutrients. Cherries are safe and healthy for parrots. It provides great health benefits. Parrots eat fruits, which are low in sugar and full of energy. You will serve only 15 to 30% of fruits to your parrots.
As a pet owner, I will tell you some other fruits including cherries which you can serve to your parrots.
- Kiwi
- Mango
- Orange
- Dragon Fruit
- Pineapple
- Grapes
- Banana
- Strawberry
- Banana
- Blueberries
- Coconut
- Watermelon
- Peaches
- Papaya
- Pear
According to Journal of Applied Zoology, fruits having nectarine are harmful for parrots. Other than, your cutie pie can eat all fruits.
Fruits That Parrots Do Not Eat
Fruits are of vital importance for parrots. Moderation is necessary for serving any fruit to parrots. But, all fruits are not safe for parrots. As a pet owner, I will tell you which fruits are not safe for parrots. Here is the list of fruits which you can not serve to parrots.
- Apricot pits
- Cherries pits
- Raw rhubarb
- Apple seeds
- Avocado
- Peach pit
- Plums
Parrots’ digestive system is more sensitive than humans. Pits and seeds consists of nectarine that are dangerous for parrot species. So, remove pits and seeds and then serve it to parrots.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Can Parrot Species Eat Cherries?
There are a variety of parrot species that eat fruits, but they can not eat all fruits. Parrots like to eat cherries because cherry is its favorite fruit. It is beneficial for parrots’ health. As a pet owner for 8 years, many parrot species like to eat cherries. Here, I will tell the names of parrots species that can eat cherries. These names are as follows:
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- Cockatoos
- Macaws
- Eclectus
- Budgies
- Cockatiel
- Blue Quaker
Can Baby Parrots Eat Cherries?
Yes, baby parrots can eat cherries. It is okay to serve cherries to baby parrots. But, it is better not to serve cherries to baby parrots because their stomach is not developed. Another reason is that it contains high levels of sugar which is dangerous for parrots. When baby parrots are 6 months old then it will be okay to serve cherries to them.
If you serve cherries to baby parrots for the first time, cut the grapes in small pieces. Do not serve cherries seeds to the young one. If your baby parrot has any reaction, immediately consult the veterinarian.
Can Parrots Drink Cherry Juice?
Yes, parrots can drink cherry juice. It is a nutritional treat for parrots. Cherry juice is beneficial in preventing dehydration. While making cherry juice for parrots, you should not add extra sugar and flavors in juice. Because these sugar and flavors are toxic for parrots.
Can Parrots Eat Cherry Seeds and Pits?
No, parrots can not eat cherry seeds and pits. These are dangerous and toxic for parrots. Parrots’ digestive system is more sensitive than humans. Pits and seeds consists of nectarine that are dangerous for parrot species. So, remove pits and seeds and then serve it to parrots.
Last Lines
It is okay to serve cherries to parrots. It is a seasonal fruit. Every fruit has merits and demerits. But if you serve cherries in moderation, it will never harm your cutie pie. It has a lot of nutritional benefits. You can serve cherries with other fruits, veggies and pellets. I hope this article is very helpful for you.
If you have any query, without any hesitation, ask me in the comment section, I will answer you as soon as possible. Thanks For Reading!
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I’m Amna, and I absolutely adore birds, especially parrots. I’ve been immersed in the world of these colorful feathered friends for over 10 years. While I’m not a bird doctor, I’ve gathered a wealth of knowledge on how to care for and understand them.
My experiences extend to various bird species like parrots, macaws, cockatoos, canaries, and finches. In addition to my personal adventures with birds, I’ve dedicated time to volunteering at a local bird rehabilitation center.
My true passion lies in sharing what I know about parrots and birds with you. Through my articles, I aim to share the information you need to provide the very best care for your avian companions. So, let’s embark on this journey together and make your feathered friends’ lives as joyful and healthy as possible!