Can birds eat apples?

Only offer as much fruit as birds will eat in a day or two to avoid spoiled fruit that may attract rodents, insects or other unwanted pests. ... Apples and oranges are the most popular and most universally accepted fruits to feed birds, and it is not necessary to peel or core the fruit before offering it to birds. read more

Eating is a form of entertainment and enrichment for domestic birds. Once birds are familiar with and accepting of certain fruits and vegetables, they will enjoy eating and handling many fruits and vegetables. read more

Apples and oranges are the most popular and most universally accepted fruits to feed birds, and it is not necessary to peel or core the fruit before offering it to birds. In addition to offering fruit to backyard birds, many fruit-eating birds will also sip nectar and eat jelly. read more

Birds can eat cooked beans -- kidney, red, lima, navy and soy -- and lentils of all varieties. Some birds enjoy raw green beans and peas that they can remove from the pods. Green beans come in many varieties and are a good source of fiber. read more

Things can get dangerous quickly if your bird gets hold of an apple seed, however. Apples are in the rose family, and while their flesh is very good for your pet, their seeds contain a toxin that is highly poisonous to birds. read more