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Hi, I'm Charlie, a beautiful Blue and Gold macaw! History/Background: Charlie had previously been adopted through Problem Parrots, but his owner had to hand him back. Unfortunately Charlie hadn't had the best start in life and due to recent changes got himself a bit scruffy! Charlie does prefer to hang out with a man, but will tolerate a female if no one else is about! He has a huge character and has lots of love to give, he just needs a place to call his own. Current Condition: Charlie was a plucker before he arrived and has continued to do so to some extent. He is a beautiful bird but a bit of a naked chicken! Training: Charlie can sometimes become startled if you move too quickly. He will need ongoing encouragement and training. Diet: Charlie eats Johnston and Jeff Low Sunflower seed mix, fresh fruit and vegetables. He is not overly keen on vegetables, but keep trying! Enrichment: He loves to be out of his cage and just sitting minding his own business! He loves spending time with his favourite person, being talked to and getting head scratches and walking around the floor exploring. He loves music. Likes lots of paper and cardboard to shred and is just starting to play with toys. He is ok around other birds and has a made a friend with one of the birds at the safe-house, he likes to guard his cage and follow him to whichever room he's flown into. Summary: Charlie has settled in well at his safe-house. His safe-house dad spends a lot of time with him, petting him and including him with the other birds, while going about his day. Charlie is a beautiful bird that needs time and patience to learn to trust again. He can lunge towards you but it's used as more of a warning than anything else. He loves to be out of his cage, but will go back for food or treats. Charlie does not mind dogs being around in the same room, when he is in his cage of course! He can be very loud at times, he is a macaw after all, but if you're his favourite person he'll probably sit with you all day with no problems. Charlie will need a large new cage, as the one that came with him is no good. He will make a fantastic bird for the right home! If you are interested in adopting Charlie click the button below! Are you interested in adopting? Our commitment to the health and well-being of our parrots is first within our work. Our dedicated rehoming team work endlessly to match each bird in our care to their loving forever home. Adopt Me Make a donation and support this bird Our commitment to the health and well-being of our birds is unparalleled. Please consider donating to help support our work. Donate Adopt a bird Our simple 3-step rehoming process 1 Read the write up for each bird carefully to make sure you can offer the best home possible, taking into consideration all of the birds unique care requirements. PLEASE REMEMBER: we are all volunteers and it may take time to get back to everyone. 2 Click “Adopt me” to complete the application form. Please make sure you spend time to tell us how you will meet the care needs of the bird you are applying. The rehoming team use the application to short list so please take your time to capture all. 3 Once you application has been reviewed you will be informed if you have been shortlisted or not. If you have been shortlisted one of the team will be in touch by phone or email with 3 weeks. Some of our feathered friends Looking for new homes Birds are often considered easy pets to care for, but many people do not fully understand their needs, habits, and requirements. When rehoming a parrot, we meticulously select and assess each request to ensure that both the parrot and the home are safe, happy, and healthy. Our goal is to ensure that your parrot becomes a cherished member of your family. Kalico Buddy PP1285 Oliver PP1321 Charlie PP1448 Load More Get in touch with any questions here: Get in Touch

Size
Extra large
Age
Location
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Shelter
Problem Parrots
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Cared for by Problem Parrots · United Kingdom

Listed 2 weeks ago

About Charlie

What life with Charlie looks like

Charlie is a extra-large adult bird waiting at Problem Parrots in United Kingdom.

Birds are long-lived, social, and noisy. The species and individual history matter enormously — ex-companion parrots can carry strong attachments and trauma. Ask the shelter about their daily routine, diet, and whether they'd do best alone or with a flockmate.

🇬🇧Adopting from United Kingdom

UK shelters work under the Pet Travel Scheme (post-Brexit, the EU pet passport is not valid; a UK Animal Health Certificate is required for travel into the EU). Most UK rescues focus on domestic placements but some work with EU partners.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Charlie, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Charlie?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Problem Parrots handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Charlie on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Charlie if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Problem Parrots will tell you what they need (EU pet passport, rabies titer, transport coordination) and whether they handle transport themselves or refer you to a partner. UK adopters: post-Brexit travel into the EU requires an Animal Health Certificate. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Charlie already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?
Most birds on TailHarbor leave their shelter with sterilization, current vaccinations, microchip ID, and an EU pet passport included in the adoption fee. The vet status on this page reflects what the shelter has reported — ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if Charlie isn't the right fit?
Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work — that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with Problem Parrots early rather than rehoming privately; they know Charlie and can place them more successfully than a second-hand listing can.
Why does the description sometimes read awkwardly?
TailHarbor translates shelter descriptions into English from the source language (EN). Translation is imperfect — names of streets, donors, and shelter-specific terms occasionally slip through unidiomatically. For the cleanest read, click the source link to see the shelter's original page.
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