Galah Care and Feeding

The biggest galah mistake is a fatty, seed-heavy diet. Galahs are one of the parrots most prone to obesity and fatty tumours, called lipomas, and sunflower seed is the main culprit. Keep sunflower and other oil seeds to a few pieces as a training reward, not a daily food. Build the diet on formulated pellets and fresh vegetables, offer only small amounts of quality seed, and weigh your bird regularly so you catch weight gain early.

Galahs are active and playful, so give them the largest cage you can, with room to climb, flap and forage. Add perches of different thickness, sturdy chew toys, and foraging enrichment to keep their busy minds occupied. They need several hours out of the cage each day and regular social contact. Keep the cage out of draughts and harsh afternoon sun, and offer safe native browse like eucalyptus or bottlebrush to chew.

Galahs bond closely with their people and thrive on gentle, consistent daily interaction. Start handling early, keep sessions short and positive, and set clear, kind boundaries to prevent nipping and hormonal behaviour. A bored or lonely galah can scream or pluck, so out-of-cage time, training and enrichment are essential, not optional. They are clever mimics and enjoy learning simple tricks and words.