Why

Green beans are a safe, wholesome vegetable for budgies, providing fibre, vitamin C, vitamin K, folate and a little plant protein. They have a mild, slightly sweet flavour that many budgies take to, and their firm texture offers good foraging and beak activity. They can be served raw or lightly cooked, and being free of the brassica and oxalate concerns of some vegetables, they are an easy, reliable choice for regular feeding. Just serve them plain and chopped small to suit a tiny bird.

How to feed it

Wash them, then chop into small pieces or split a bean lengthways to expose the soft inside and little seeds, which budgies enjoy. Serve raw for maximum nutrients or lightly steamed and cooled if preferred, always plain with no salt or butter. You can clip a whole bean to the cage bars for foraging. Remove any uneaten pieces after a few hours.

How much & how often

A small chopped bean or a teaspoon of pieces several times a week is ideal, and green beans can feature in the daily vegetable mix. They are wholesome enough to offer regularly.