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Can my budgie eat chili peppers? Is my budgie American or Australian?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

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

Hey!! I just wanna know that can I can serve my budgies green chillies or red chillies as my budgie is going to be one this month only and I want to know that my budgie peko is American budgie or Australian or any other please tell asap thank you and I love this app and I suggest it to every my friend with pets

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Answered By Jessica Desrosiers

Veterinary Technician

Published on July 14th, 2018

I'm glad you enjoy Pet Coach! Budgies can get chill peppers, and some do like them, however I would recommend it as a treat only, and if Peko doesn't seem to like them or has any adverse reaction offer different treats he enjoys instead. All budgies are Australian in origin. As for budgie type, domestically bred budgies (English-type) tend to be much larger, fluffier and have more prominent markings/coloration to them. They may also more easily bond with people.

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