Can parrots eat squash?

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Yes — all common squashes (butternut, acorn, spaghetti, summer) are safe and rich in vitamin A. Flesh and seeds included.

Keeper's noteCook the harder winter squashes; summer squash can be raw. The seeds are a safe bonus, like pumpkin seeds.

Why squash is good for parrots

Squash is in the same nutritious, parrot-friendly family as pumpkin and zucchini. Winter squashes like butternut and acorn are especially high in beta-carotene (vitamin A). Flesh and seeds are both edible; cooking softens the harder winter types.

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