Best Calcium-Rich Foods for Budgerigars

Ranked by calcium content among foods safe for budgerigars in the Creature Feast catalog.

Dandelion greens per 100g: approximately 187mg calcium Dandelion greens provide about 187mg calcium per 100g, making them one of the richest leafy green calcium sources. A budgie-sized portion of finely chopped leaf offers meaningful calcium alongside excellent vitamin A.

Kale per 100g: approximately 150mg calcium Kale provides about 150mg calcium per 100g with relatively low oxalates, making it a highly bioavailable calcium source for budgies. Finely chop or offer small torn pieces.

Parsley per 100g: approximately 138mg calcium Parsley provides about 138mg calcium per 100g. A small sprig offers a concentrated mineral boost alongside vitamins A, C, and K.

Bok Choy per 100g: approximately 105mg calcium Bok choy provides about 105mg calcium per 100g with very low oxalates, making its calcium highly bioavailable. The tender leaves are easy for budgies to nibble.

Broccoli per 100g: approximately 47mg calcium Broccoli provides about 47mg calcium per 100g. Offer tiny florets and finely chopped stems — many budgies enjoy the texture.

Carrot tops per 100g: approximately 33mg calcium Carrot tops provide about 33mg calcium per 100g and are often more readily accepted by budgies than carrot root. The feathery leaves are easy for small beaks to manage.

Watercress per 100g: approximately 120mg calcium Watercress provides about 120mg calcium per 100g. Its peppery flavor appeals to some budgies, and the soft leaves are easy to eat.

Cooked Egg Yolk per 100g: approximately 129mg calcium Cooked egg yolk provides about 129mg calcium per 100g. A small crumble of egg yolk delivers calcium along with protein, vitamin D3, and B12.

Spinach per 100g: approximately 99mg calcium (reduced bioavailability due to oxalates) Spinach provides about 99mg calcium per 100g, but its high oxalate content binds much of that calcium, reducing bioavailability. Offer occasionally and rotate with low-oxalate greens.

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Bell pepper per 100g: approximately 10-14mg calcium Bell peppers provide about 10-14mg calcium per 100g. A modest calcium source, but the high vitamin C content enhances mineral absorption from other foods eaten alongside it.