Can African greys eat almonds?

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Almonds · for African greys

Yes — unsalted almonds offer healthy fats and vitamin E, and an in-shell almond is a great puzzle for big beaks.

What it means for African greys

This is one of the foods we especially recommend for African greys: they're prone to calcium deficiency, and it's a good source of the calcium they need. Greys can take a larger portion than small parrots.

The full picture on almonds

Sweet almonds (the kind sold for eating) are safe and nutritious: monounsaturated fat, vitamin E, magnesium, and protein. For macaws and large cockatoos, cracking the shell is genuine enrichment. They are calorie-dense, so they're a rationed treat rather than free food.

See the full almonds guide or the African grey diet guide for more.

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