Join us as we chat with Carlie, a bird mom to three macaws (blue and gold, military and scarlet) and an African grey. We discuss common challenges faced by parrot owners, including biting and plucking behaviours, offering insights and practical advice on understanding and addressing these issues. We'll also chat about parrot intelligence, uncovering the anatomy of their brains and the remarkable cognitive abilities that make them such intriguing companions. Carlie also shared the intricacies of winter care for parrots, ensuring their well-being in colder climates.Carlie, who works closely with the World Parrot Trust, also shares invaluable insights into the impact of the pet trade on wild parrot populations and the measures being taken to protect these magnificent birds.Key Points:Different Types of MacawsParrot Biting (the force and tips on dealing with it)African Grey’sPlucking in Parrots Wild Caught Parrots for the Pet TradeWorld Parrot Trust MissionParrot Intelligence and their Brains!Free FlightParrots in Winter - Can they be outside in the cold?Special Guests:Carlie @shelbythemacaw“They are complex, and we’re still learning; we’re still trying to understand what they need” - CarlieLinks:https://shelbythemacaw.co.uk/https://www.parrots.org/ Connect with us on Instagram @theparrotpodcast? Parrot Nutrition Guideline: https://poodlesandparrots.com/products ? Helpful Blogs: https://poodlesandparrots.com/ ? Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/poodlesandparrots ? Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/poodlesandparrots/ ? Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theparrotpodcast/ ? Pinterest: pinterest.com/poodlesandparrots JUST FOR YOU!? Ebooks & FREEBIES: https://poodlesandparrots.com/products ??‍⚕️ Online avian vet anytime, anywhere with Vetster: vetster.sjv.io/bak3bm