In this episode, we chat with David, a professional parrot trainer, on how he and his partner Sophie manage a flock of eight! David shares their journey of caring for rescue birds, including one with a missing leg! Get insights into providing specialized care for disabled parrots and find out the hard truth about crimson-bellied conures!? Plus, learn practical tips on how to deal with biting and enhance your parrot’s diet with healthier seed options.??Key Points:Rescue birdsCaring for disabled birds Are crimson-bellied conures more difficult?Life with a flock of 8! Treat hierarchy testThe importance of observationDaily routine with a big flockHow to make SEEDS healthierHow to deal with BITINGHormone Season and Egg LayingKipling's Pets - Isopods and Jumping Spiders!Special Guests:David, The Parrot Teacher @theparrotteacher“By doing that research, you can provide a better diet, you can see what sort of natural behaviours you can mimic in the home as well…but I feel observing your parrot is important for so many reasons” - David.  Links:https://bestbehavedbirds.com/ 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