🦜 Can My Budgie Eat That?

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Budgie food list › Garlic
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Can Budgies Eat Garlic?

No — read the details below.
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The short answer

No — garlic is toxic to budgies.

Why

Like onion, garlic is an allium, and it can damage a bird's red blood cells, potentially causing anaemia. Raw, cooked or powdered — every form is unsafe.

What to do

Keep garlic and garlic-seasoned foods away from your budgie.

⚕️ Please note: This is general information for budgie owners, not veterinary advice. When in doubt, leave a food out and ask a qualified avian vet. If your budgie has eaten something toxic, contact an avian vet immediately.
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