Can parrots eat peas?

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Yes — peas are good plant protein, and shelling the pods is excellent foraging work.

Keeper's noteFresh or thawed frozen, pods included. Pea-shelling is a gateway foraging skill for birds new to working for food.

Why peas is good for parrots

Green peas (garden, snap, and snow) are safe fresh or frozen-thawed, offering plant protein, fiber, and vitamin K. Unlike dry beans, fresh green peas don't need cooking. The pod is a puzzle box: birds quickly learn to unzip it for the prize inside.

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