A tiny little Kakariki Parrot enjoyed a snack of a very large Cheeto (in comparison to his little body!) that was almost bigger than he is. These beautiful Parrots are often recognized for their bright green feathers with flashes of red, yellow, or orange on their heads.
Kakariki Parrots are curious, affectionate, and vocal, but they aren’t as loud as other birds. They are absolutely adorable, and obviously very fond of snack food.
Check out little Billo below snacking on a Cheeto that’s almost bigger than he is!
@billo.nariosMy bird holding a Cheeto
The cute video was posted on the @billo.narios TikTok account, and people in the comments are either talking about how adorable he is or how bad it is for birds to eat snack food, which we will get into later!
One person commented, “Oh, stop, I can’t take how adorable he is!” Someone else said, “I just love when they hold things with their tiny feets!”
Another person added, “This is so dangerous!!! He could get cravings for cheese and turn into a cheetah!”
Another person cautioned, “Respectfully, that’s a bad choice! Parrots can’t digest salt; it stays in them for their entire life and builds up over time. It affects their health in a very bad way. If you love your bird, please be aware of this.”
How dangerous are snack foods for parrots?
I’m gonna guess that Billio’s human parent probably doesn’t feed him junk food on the reg and probably didn’t even let them come close to eating that entire Cheeto. I know that gummy bears aren’t a good treat for cats, but whenever I’m eating one and my giant Maine Coon comes a-begging, I’ll sometimes bite off a teeny-tiny bit to give him. I’ll always assume that pet parents love their fur and feather babies and are pretty good about making sure they don’t feed them anything harmful, and that they also get their pets regular vet care.
Now, snack foods and junk foods aren’t a good choice for Parrots. Cheetos are loaded with salt, artificial flavorings,dyes, and unhealthy fats that can be toxic or damaging to a Parrot’s tiny system. To be on the safe side, never feed your feathered baby junk food, and instead, give them treats like tiny cut-up bits of fruit and vegetables like carrots and leafy greens. It’s always better to err on the side of caution when it comes to our fur and feather babies!
If you have any questions about the correct things to feed your pet, please consult your veterinarian.
