Can parrots eat watermelon?

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Yes — watermelon is hydrating and completely safe for parrots, seeds included.

Keeper's noteGreat on hot days. Very wet droppings for a few hours afterward are normal — it's the water content, not illness.

Why watermelon is good for parrots

Watermelon is over 90% water, making it a perfect hot-weather food, and unlike apple seeds, watermelon seeds contain no cyanogenic compounds — many parrots enjoy the seeds most of all. The rind is safe too if well washed, though most birds ignore it.

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