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My budgie is underweight with bad feathers. Is coconut oil safe?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Bird | Unknown - Bird | Male | 1 year and 2 months old

Is coconut oil good for budgies. If yes how can I give it to them. One of my budgie is underweight and has needle like feather and he is picking on them.

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on December 18th, 2017

No, coconut oil is not good for budgies in any form or way. feather diseases are common in budgies and can be caused by various reasons such as mites, viral infections, bacterial infections and internal organ disorders. i would recommend taking coco to an avian vet in order to get it treated ASAP.

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