Why

Raspberries are a soft, easy treat that budgies often love, and while they are sugary they also bring a good amount of fibre, vitamin C and antioxidants for their size. Their delicate texture is gentle on a tiny beak, and the natural crevices give a bird something fun to pick apart. As with all fruit, keep the portion small so the sugar does not add up, but nutritionally raspberries are one of the better choices.

How to feed it

Wash the raspberry gently, as berries bruise easily, then offer half a berry or pull it apart into a few small pieces in a shallow dish. There is no need to remove the tiny seeds. Clear away any uneaten fruit within a couple of hours, as soft berries spoil fast.

How much & how often

Half a raspberry, or a few small pieces, two or three times a week is ample. They are sweet, so keep them as an occasional treat alongside your budgie's main vegetables and pellets or seed.