Best Organic Bird Food for Cockatiels

Cockatiels are one of the most popular pet birds, and they do best on a varied, balanced diet rather than a bowl of plain seed. If you want to feed organic, here are the best options and how to put them together.

Why diet matters for cockatiels

Cockatiels are prone to becoming seed junkies, and an all-seed diet sets them up for weakness, poor feathers, and, in hens, calcium problems. A balanced base of quality food plus fresh vegetables and calcium keeps them in much better shape.

Best organic picks

Best base: TOP's Parrot Pellets 4 lb

Brand: TOP's  |  Price: $32.40

USDA Organic, non-GMO pellets that give complete nutrition in every bite, no picking out favorites. Start with a 1 lb bag ($19.65) to trial.

Best organic seed: TOP's Napoleon's Seed Mix 5 lb

Brand: TOP's  |  Price: $38.46

An organic, soy- and corn-free seed mix sized for cockatiels, great for foraging and variety.

Building a balanced cockatiel diet

• Base: organic pellets, with some organic seed mix for enrichment.
• Fresh: chopped vegetables and limited fruit daily.
• Calcium: a cuttlebone sized for cockatiels, especially important for hens (see why birds need calcium).
• Treats: a little spray millet for training and bonding.

FAQ

My cockatiel only eats seed. Help? Transition gradually toward pellets; never withhold food. A slow mix-in over a few weeks usually works.

How much should a cockatiel eat? Roughly 1.5 to 2 tablespoons of food a day depending on the bird; your avian vet can advise for your individual cockatiel.

Shop organic options in the organic bird food collection.

This article is general information, not veterinary advice.