Why

Plain bread is not toxic to budgies, but it is essentially empty calories with little real nutrition, so it should only ever be an occasional nibble. Wholemeal is slightly better than white because of the extra fibre. Avoid anything salted, sweetened or mouldy, and never give bread as a substitute for proper food, as a budgie filling up on bread misses out on the nutrients it needs.

How to feed it

Offer a tiny piece of plain wholemeal bread, fresh rather than stale or mouldy. Some owners lightly toast it to make it less doughy and easier to nibble. Do not add butter, spread or anything salty, and remove any uneaten bread within a few hours so it cannot go off.

How much & how often

No more than a small crumb or two once in a while. Bread has no place in the daily diet and should be one of the rarest treats you offer.