{"id":68501,"date":"2022-04-22T03:54:50","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T03:54:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-birds-have-arugula\/"},"modified":"2022-04-22T03:54:50","modified_gmt":"2022-04-22T03:54:50","slug":"can-birds-have-arugula","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-birds-have-arugula\/","title":{"rendered":"Can birds have arugula?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-birds-have-arugula\/#Can_birds_have_arugula\" title=\"Can birds have arugula?\">Can birds have arugula?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-birds-have-arugula\/#Is_arugula_OK_for_budgies\" title=\"Is arugula OK for budgies?\">Is arugula OK for budgies?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-birds-have-arugula\/#What_greens_can_budgies_eat\" title=\"What greens can budgies eat?\">What greens can budgies eat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-birds-have-arugula\/#Is_arugula_safe_for_cockatiels\" title=\"Is arugula safe for cockatiels?\">Is arugula safe for cockatiels?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-birds-have-arugula\/#What_vegetables_can_birds_not_eat\" title=\"What vegetables can birds not eat?\">What vegetables can birds not eat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-birds-have-arugula\/#Can_birds_have_leafy_greens\" title=\"Can birds have leafy greens?\">Can birds have leafy greens?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-birds-have-arugula\/#What_foods_are_toxic_to_birds\" title=\"What foods are toxic to birds?\">What foods are toxic to birds?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-birds-have-arugula\/#Is_arugula_safe_for_budgies\" title=\"Is arugula safe for budgies?\">Is arugula safe for budgies?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-birds-have-arugula\/#Is_arugula_healthy_for_birds\" title=\"Is arugula healthy for birds?\">Is arugula healthy for birds?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-birds-have-arugula\/#What_vegetables_are_toxic_to_budgies\" title=\"What vegetables are toxic to budgies?\">What vegetables are toxic to budgies?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-birds-have-arugula\/#What_greens_are_safe_for_budgies\" title=\"What greens are safe for budgies?\">What greens are safe for budgies?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-birds-have-arugula\/#Can_budgies_eat_green_leaf_lettuce\" title=\"Can budgies eat green leaf lettuce?\">Can budgies eat green leaf lettuce?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-birds-have-arugula\/#What_should_you_not_feed_budgies\" title=\"What should you not feed budgies?\">What should you not feed budgies?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-birds-have-arugula\/#What_fruits_and_veggies_can_budgies_eat\" title=\"What fruits and veggies can budgies eat?\">What fruits and veggies can budgies eat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-birds-have-arugula\/#What_salad_vegetables_can_budgies_eat\" title=\"What salad vegetables can budgies eat?\">What salad vegetables can budgies eat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-birds-have-arugula\/#Can_parrots_eat_arugula\" title=\"Can parrots eat arugula?\">Can parrots eat arugula?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-birds-have-arugula\/#What_foods_are_toxic_to_cockatiels\" title=\"What foods are toxic to cockatiels?\">What foods are toxic to cockatiels?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-birds-have-arugula\/#What_vegetables_can_cockatiels_not_eat\" title=\"What vegetables can cockatiels not eat?\">What vegetables can cockatiels not eat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-birds-have-arugula\/#What_vegetables_are_good_for_cockatiels\" title=\"What vegetables are good for cockatiels?\">What vegetables are good for cockatiels?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-birds-have-arugula\/#What_vegetables_are_not_safe_for_birds\" title=\"What vegetables are not safe for birds?\">What vegetables are not safe for birds?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-birds-have-arugula\/#What_veggies_can_a_bird_eat\" title=\"What veggies can a bird eat?\">What veggies can a bird eat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-birds-have-arugula\/#Can_you_feed_vegetables_to_birds\" title=\"Can you feed vegetables to birds?\">Can you feed vegetables to birds?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-birds-have-arugula\/#Can_birds_eat_carrots\" title=\"Can birds eat carrots?\">Can birds eat carrots?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-birds-have-arugula\/#Can_birds_have_greens\" title=\"Can birds have greens?\">Can birds have greens?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-birds-have-arugula\/#What_vegetables_are_good_for_birds\" title=\"What vegetables are good for birds?\">What vegetables are good for birds?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_birds_have_arugula\"><\/span>Can birds have arugula?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Sweet corn, sugar snap peas, string beans, bell peppers, summer squash, zucchini, sweet potatoes, carrots, radishes and <b>a wide assortment of fresh greens like mustard, kale, collard, arugula, and radiccio are plentiful. Don&#8217;t forget other ways to get variety and nutrition into your bird&#8217;s diet.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_arugula_OK_for_budgies\"><\/span>Is arugula OK for budgies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In conclusion, <b>Arugula is Ok for parrots and birds to consume.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_greens_can_budgies_eat\"><\/span>What greens can budgies eat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Vegetables such as <b>spinach, asian greens, beans, broccoli, corn, peas, carrot and herbs such as mint, basil, parsley and rocket are all safe for your bird to eat. Weeds such as dandelions, milk thistle, chickweed and seeding grasses are readily eaten by budgerigars. Avocado and rhubarb leaves are toxic.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_arugula_safe_for_cockatiels\"><\/span>Is arugula safe for cockatiels?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Yes, cockatiels love arugula! It&#8217;s a healthy, nutritious and tasty leaf that they will enjoy. Fresh vegetables are a key part of your cockatiel&#8217;s diet, but they are only a small part. Arugula should therefore be fed in careful moderation, as anything more than this could cause digestive trouble.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_vegetables_can_birds_not_eat\"><\/span>What vegetables can birds not eat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Yes, cockatiels love arugula! It&#8217;s a healthy, nutritious and tasty leaf that they will enjoy. Fresh vegetables are a key part of your cockatiel&#8217;s diet, but they are only a small part. Arugula should therefore be fed in careful moderation, as anything more than this could cause digestive trouble.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_birds_have_leafy_greens\"><\/span>Can birds have leafy greens?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Parrots should never be fed <b>avocado, eggplant, chocolate, or cherry\/apricot pits. Other foods to avoid include raw rhubarb, mushrooms, onion, garlic, sugar-free foods, and dairy.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_foods_are_toxic_to_birds\"><\/span>What foods are toxic to birds?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Leafy Greens Leafy greens, including spinach, bok choy, kale, beet greens, collard greens, dandelion greens and mustard greens, Swiss chard, and romaine lettuce, are nutrient-rich and keep skin and feathers healthy. Keep your bird&#8217;s diet balanced by adding greens to the mix.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_arugula_safe_for_budgies\"><\/span>Is arugula safe for budgies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Sweet corn, sugar snap peas, string beans, bell peppers, summer squash, zucchini, sweet potatoes, carrots, radishes and <b>a wide assortment of fresh greens like mustard, kale, collard, arugula, and radiccio are plentiful. Don&#8217;t forget other ways to get variety and nutrition into your bird&#8217;s diet.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_arugula_healthy_for_birds\"><\/span>Is arugula healthy for birds?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>But, Can Parrots Eat Arugula? <b>Yes, parrots can eat arugula and take advantage of the wonderful benefits these leafy greens can provide. In fact, this is not limited only to parrots, but also other types of birds as well. Arugula is one of the best types of greens you can add to your parrot meals.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_vegetables_are_toxic_to_budgies\"><\/span>What vegetables are toxic to budgies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Toxic and Safe food.NameTypeSafe\/ToxicApple (Avoid the seeds)FruitSafeApple seedsHousehold itemToxicApricotFruitSafeArtichokeVegetableSafe21 more rows<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_greens_are_safe_for_budgies\"><\/span>What greens are safe for budgies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Vegetables such as <b>spinach, asian greens, beans, broccoli, corn, peas, carrot and herbs such as mint, basil, parsley and rocket are all safe for your bird to eat. Weeds such as dandelions, milk thistle, chickweed and seeding grasses are readily eaten by budgerigars. Avocado and rhubarb leaves are toxic.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_budgies_eat_green_leaf_lettuce\"><\/span>Can budgies eat green leaf lettuce?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Can Budgies eat lettuce? <b>Yes, they can. In fact, lettuce can add various vitamins and minerals to their diet and is completely safe for them as long as they&#8217;re eating it in moderation. Moreover, it is also rich in water and keeps your pet hydrated and energized throughout the day.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_you_not_feed_budgies\"><\/span>What should you not feed budgies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Very salty foods (chips, pretzels, popcorn), chocolate, products containing caffeine (coffee, tea, soda), and alcoholic beverages should never be fed to your budgie.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_fruits_and_veggies_can_budgies_eat\"><\/span>What fruits and veggies can budgies eat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Try fruits and vegetables such as <b>apples, pumpkin, grapes, carrot, parsley, broccoli, mango, sweet potato, squash, and spinach. You can also serve millet 1 to 2 times a week. Feed the fruits and vegetables to your budgie raw, because cooking takes away vital nutrients.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_salad_vegetables_can_budgies_eat\"><\/span>What salad vegetables can budgies eat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What salad vegetables can budgies eat? You may like to offer small portions of: <b>Cucumber, lettuce, beetroot, tomato, rocket, celery and pepper.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_parrots_eat_arugula\"><\/span>Can parrots eat arugula?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Sweet corn, sugar snap peas, string beans, bell peppers, summer squash, zucchini, sweet potatoes, carrots, radishes and <b>a wide assortment of fresh greens like mustard, kale, collard, arugula, and radiccio are plentiful. Don&#8217;t forget other ways to get variety and nutrition into your bird&#8217;s diet.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_foods_are_toxic_to_cockatiels\"><\/span>What foods are toxic to cockatiels?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Among the most common foods that are toxic to birds are:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Avocado. The leaves of the avocado plant contain persin, a fatty acid-like substance that kills fungus in the plant.  <\/li>\n<li>Caffeine.  <\/li>\n<li>Chocolate.  <\/li>\n<li>Salt.  <\/li>\n<li>Fat.  <\/li>\n<li>Fruit pits and apple seeds.  <\/li>\n<li>Onions and garlic.  <\/li>\n<li>Xylitol.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_vegetables_can_cockatiels_not_eat\"><\/span>What vegetables can cockatiels not eat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Never, Ever. Alcohol, avocado and chocolate can kill cockatiels. Other foods on the forbidden list are <b>eggplant, cabbage, caffeine (tea and coffee), milk and cream, raw potato, and rhubarb (all parts, including the leaves). Do not give any pet, or allow them access to, any part of a houseplant.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_vegetables_are_good_for_cockatiels\"><\/span>What vegetables are good for cockatiels?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>AppleCherries (not the pit)PearBroccoliMangoSquashBrussel SproutsNectarinesStrawberryCabbageOrangeSweet potatoCantaloupePapayaTomato15 more rows<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_vegetables_are_not_safe_for_birds\"><\/span>What vegetables are not safe for birds?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Parrots should never be fed <b>avocado, eggplant, chocolate, or cherry\/apricot pits. Other foods to avoid include raw rhubarb, mushrooms, onion, garlic, sugar-free foods, and dairy.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_veggies_can_a_bird_eat\"><\/span>What veggies can a bird eat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Bright yellow, red, and orange vegetables and fruits, including <b>bell peppers, carrots, sweet potatoes, squash, mango, papaya, and cantaloupe, all contain a great deal of vitamin A which is a critical nutrient in a birds&#8217; diet.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_feed_vegetables_to_birds\"><\/span>Can you feed vegetables to birds?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Vegetables: Birds eat a lot of seed and plant material, and <b>scrap vegetables can be a welcome feeder treat. Frozen peas or corn (thawed first), leftover baked potatoes or bits of canned vegetables, even from canned soups, can all be offered to backyard birds.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_birds_eat_carrots\"><\/span>Can birds eat carrots?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Carrots are another vitamin-rich fresh food that is a favorite of many pet birds. 2ufeff Containing high levels of beta-carotene, carrots can go a long way in supporting optimal eye health, which is important for birds of all species. As a bonus, carrots are flavorful and fun to eat!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_birds_have_greens\"><\/span>Can birds have greens?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Parrots should never be fed <b>avocado, eggplant, chocolate, or cherry\/apricot pits. Other foods to avoid include raw rhubarb, mushrooms, onion, garlic, sugar-free foods, and dairy.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_vegetables_are_good_for_birds\"><\/span>What vegetables are good for birds?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Leafy Greens Leafy greens, including spinach, bok choy, kale, beet greens, collard greens, dandelion greens and mustard greens, Swiss chard, and romaine lettuce, are nutrient-rich and keep skin and feathers healthy. Keep your bird&#8217;s diet balanced by adding greens to the mix.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Can birds have arugula?Is arugula OK for budgies?What greens can budgies eat?Is arugula safe for cockatiels?What vegetables can birds not eat?Can birds have leafy greens?What foods are toxic to birds?Is arugula safe for budgies?Is arugula healthy for birds?What vegetables are toxic to budgies?What greens are safe for budgies?Can budgies eat green leaf&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-68501","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/68501"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=68501"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/68501\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=68501"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=68501"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=68501"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}