Can conures eat watermelon?

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Watermelon · for conures

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

What it means for conures

There's nothing specific to a conure that changes the verdict on watermelon — it's treated the same as for parrots generally. A conure can handle a moderate portion.

The full picture on watermelon

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.

See the full watermelon guide or the Conure diet guide for more.

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