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What's the best main diet for my cockatiel besides millet treats?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Bird | Unknown - Bird | Male

Hi! If i give my cockatiel millet spray as treat, then what can i hive him for normal foods when he is hungry and in his cage? Thanks for answears

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Answered By Dr Stafford, BVetMed, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on December 10th, 2017

Millet spray makes a great addition to Cheeko's diet, but the main food in the cage should be a good quality seed mix for cockatiels/parakeets. This will contain many different types of seed in a balance to provide appropriate nutrition. I would have this and clean water available at all times. Small pieces of fruit can also be used as treats, and cuttlefish can make good toys to help with calcium balance.

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