Best Vitamin D-Rich Foods for Budgerigars

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

Cooked Egg Yolk per 100g: approximately 218 IU vitamin D3 Cooked egg yolk is the best dietary source of vitamin D3 for budgies, providing about 218 IU per 100g. A small crumble supplies the D3 form that budgies can use directly.

Eggs per 100g: approximately 82 IU vitamin D Whole eggs provide about 82 IU of vitamin D per 100g (concentrated in the yolk). Hard-boiled and crumbled egg is a practical D3 source for indoor budgies.

Spirulina flakes a tiny pinch over food, 2-3 times per week Spirulina contains trace vitamin D alongside its dense nutrient profile. Not a primary D3 source, but contributes to overall vitamin intake.

Marigold Petals per daily serving: varies by brand (check label) Quality budgie seed mixes are often fortified with vitamin D3. Check the label — a fortified mix provides baseline D3 for indoor birds.

Dandelion greens per 100g: trace amounts Dandelion greens contain trace vitamin D precursors. While not a significant source, they support overall nutrition alongside UVB exposure for D3 synthesis.

Millet per 100g: trace amounts Millet provides trace vitamin D, contributing modestly as the base of the daily seed diet.

Sunflower Seeds per 100g: trace amounts Sunflower seeds provide small amounts of vitamin D. Their main nutritional value lies in vitamin E and fats, but they contribute trace D3 as well.

Broccoli per 100g: trace amounts Broccoli provides trace vitamin D precursors. A minor contributor, but its other nutrients (calcium, vitamin C, protein) make it valuable regardless.