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How much of a pet bird's diet should fruit make up under UC Davis guidance?

Fruit should be less than 10% of the diet.

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  1. Less than 10% ✔
  2. About half
  3. The entire diet

Why: Fruit can be part of a varied diet, but UC Davis says it should stay below 10%. It also says to remove pits and apple seeds before serving fruit.

Huh, didn't know that: UC Davis lists apples, oranges, berries, mango and papaya among possible fruit choices.

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Answer: Less than 10%. Fruit can be part of a varied diet, but UC Davis says it should stay below 10%. It also says to remove pits and apple seeds before serving fruit.

  1. UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, Nutrition for Birds healthtopics.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/health-topics/exotics/healthy-shopping-guide-birds
    Fruits should comprise less than 10% of the diet
    Checked 2026-10-11.

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