Shelby The Macaw

So pleased to say Shelby went out on her first free fly today. It has been nearly a year since she was last out flying. I wanted to spend the last 12 months really working on getting her health back up as she was in a terrible way last year. Unfortunately flying does exasperate her condition (she has aspergillosis) and causes pain, so with flying comes increased plucking, therefore I will not be flying her as frequently as the other two birds, however exercise is obviously extremely important for her with her condition so it was imperative that I got her back free flying once her pain and the spread of the disease was under control. She loved her first fly outdoors, and it was like she had never had a break. It honestly blows my mind how resilient macaws are, and it was so good to see her with so much skill and fitness still, even after all this time. The fly was short despite her being capable of more, as I don’t want to push her into pain again, but also, she didn’t go near a single tree and so I wanted to end the fly before that habit set itself in stone again! #macaw #parrots #shelbythemacaw #macawsoftiktok #freeflying #freeflight

We’ve been loving the endless blue skies and warm weather lately. Can’t wait for more days like this over summer #macaw #parrots #shelbythemacaw #ScarletMacaw #macawsofig #freeflight

Did someone say coffee and conservation? I think it should be coffee and chaos. Sophisticated coffee doesn’t need to be difficult. Although it is when you’ve got a macaw with you. Just grind and pour over the top and you’ve got yourself a delicious cup of speciality coffee that makes a world of difference to parrots all over the world. The Aviary Coffee Shop donates proceeds every single year to conservation charities, so there is no easier way to support reforestation and parrot rehabilitation than this, AND it is truly decedent. Pop to the link in the bio and purchase your delicious coffee today, straight from me and Shelby, to you! #macaw #parrots #specialitycoffee #coffee #coffeeroasters #specialitycoffeeroaster #TheAviaryCoffee #TheAviaryCoffeeShop

Thank you for letting us visit today Parrot Supplies! Can’t wait to come back again soon! #macaw #shelbythemacaw #ScarletMacaw #africangreyparrot #business #parrotsupplies

Today is your last chance as finding a macaw feather in your parcel, nabbing you a free bag of ethical, speciality coffee. Of course ALL orders are sealed with Sammie’s headbutt of approval #theaviarycoffeeshop #EthicalCoffee #TheAviaryCoffee #macaw #BirdFriendlyCoffee #shelbythemacaw #ScarletMacaw #africangreyparrot

Let’s make our small business take off, and see the impact of social media, all for the best reasons. Pete took a risk, in order to bring his own dreams to life, whilst also trying to have an impact on the planet, at a point when most people would consider it too risky to start over. At The Aviary we’re trying to make a difference in so many ways and we would love your support to be able to do that. If you love great tasting coffee, or if you know someone who does, then you know what to do. Let’s do something amazing together. #specialitycoffee #parrot #macaw #macaws #freeflight #coffee #smallbusiness

The smooth, chocolatey notes in this light roast come alive beautifully with a splash of milk—especially when brewed using an AeroPress. It’s gentle, easy-drinking, and just a little bit indulgent. In addition this particular coffee is Organic, Fairtrade and Bird Friendly certified. I’ll be going live soon over on the @shelbythemacaw TikTok to chat all things coffee, parrots, and what makes our speciality coffee so special—so be sure to follow along and don’t miss it! 🦜☕ #theaviarycoffeeshop #EthicalCoffee #TheAviaryCoffee #macaw #BirdFriendlyCoffee #specialitycoffee #shelbythemacaw #JungleBreeze #ScarletMacaw

I feed my parrots a mix of lots of vegetables, some fruit (a blueberry and maybe a tiny bit of apple, but not every day), some soaked / sprouted seed mix and sprinkle on some pre and pro biotics once a week. Thus is their breakfast every day and they devour it! #freeflying #petparrot #shelbythemacaw #freeflight #exoticpets #africangrey #macaws

The red green and blue arrows of Bedfordshire! #freeflying #petparrot #exoticpets #shelbythemacaw #freeflight #viral

The whole gang back flying together after a year of Shelby resting and recovering. Unfortunately with increased flying comes increased plucking so Shelby isn’t looking great again, however it’s beautiful seeing her flying with her family again #freeflying #petparrot #exoticpets #shelbythemacaw #freeflight

This is how I spend my days in the sun, once I’ve shipped out your parrot friendly coffee of course @The Aviary Coffee Shop #freeflying #petparrot #exoticpets #viral #CoffeeThatMatters #shelbythemacaw #africangrey

5 years of free flying successfully. 5 years of giving my all to these animals who didn’t ask to be here, in captivity. 5 years of dedicating everything and refusing to give up on them and everything they deserve. And I’ve never been prouder of anything. (Except maybe my two unbelievable children of course 🥰) #freeflying #freeflight #macaws #macaw #petparrot #exoticpets #viral

Every cup makes a difference. But not in the vague, feel-good way you're used to hearing. When you buy a bag of coffee from @The Aviary Coffee Shop, you're helping fund the real work of getting trafficked macaws back to the wild in Honduras. That means building aviaries where they can relearn to fly. Feeding them, sometimes by hand, until they're strong enough to go. And yes — one day, opening the doors and watching them rise into the skies of Copán, Honduras. This is what your morning coffee does. There is no easier way to make such a massive difference. Head to the link in the bio or Google The Aviary Coffee Shop, and pick a speciality, small-batch roasted coffee in whole bean or ground, and enjoy a delicious morning brew of speciality grade coffee whilst feeding a chick in preparation for release into Honduras. #CoffeeThatMatters #TheAviaryCoffee #EthicalCoffee #SpecialityCoffee #wildcoffee #BirdFriendlyCoffee #specialitycoffee #theaviarycoffee

Erm there’s not such thing actually #thatwasrude #parrots #shelbythemacaw