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Yes but only for a shot period of time, cockatiel food doesn't have the right kinds of nutrition a parakeet needs to function, also its much bigger and harder for the parakeet to eat it so it might cause weakness and lack of food to the parakeet, hope this is helpful to you!
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What all can parakeets eat?
bird food
What type of birds eat wheat?
my parakeets eat wheat that's in their bird seed so parakeets do.
Do parakeets eat other parakeet?
Parakeets are technically omnivores, but the animal-derived food that they normally eat is the occasional insect. It's not common for them to eat meat. It is possible for a parakeet to eat its own young but it is not likely. An inexperienced parent bird may kill its chicks but it probably will not eat them.
Can parakeets eat grasshoppers?
Parakeets can eat insects if they desire to, however they don't eat them often. In the wild, insects only make up 5% of a parakeet's diet.You can try introducing grasshopper to your parakeet, but the chances are he or she will ignore it. Or kill it and leave it at the bottom of the cage if it is live and being an annoyance.There are great articles available online which give some useful advice about bird food and treats.
Can parakeets eat hamster food?
Yes. Parakeets and hamsters can eat each other"s food because it mostly consists of seed.
What food does a bullfinch eat?
wild bird mix or just plane canary seed
Can parakeets eat shelled peanuts?
No parakeets can't because they are to small. Also peanuts contain a high fat content that is unhealthy for such a small bird, It doesn't need that much protein like a large bird. You can for a treat crush a peanut and mix with there food but not to often and not a large amount.
Can parakeets eat another bird?
No, because they're not carnivores. They can bite bad or even kill another, smaller or same-size bird, but they don't eat it.
What do parakeets eat when in the wild?
Since they live in Australia they would eat most of the things you find in your parakeet food. One thing they certainly do not eat is apples. I have 6 parakeets in one huge cage and they love carrots that is an awesome treat. ;)
What bird eats seeds?
Mostly smaller birds eat "bird seed" such as budgies and other small parakeets.
What kind of human food can parakeets eat?
they can eat a wide range off human food there is only little they cant eat.
How does the snowy owl get its food in the wild?
well all owls hunt for their food unless they are pets and their owners might not want them hunting the forest so they might feed them bird food. but wild owls eat the wild mice in the forests.
