The Sage on the Cage

Advice from Parrots on Better Living

Birds and Words

Half-Way Marks the Spot

What the Parrot Says:

• Know how you parrot fits into your life.

• Balance. Balance. Balance.

• Be Kind to your parrot.

• Be Kind to yourself.

• Be Kind to one another. People are animals too

Live Life Committed

What the Parrot Says:

• Work to have a healthy relationship.

• Live with a parrot that doesn’t scream, doesn’t bite, doesn’t cuss, doesn’t chew on the furniture.

• Raise everyone like you raise your parrot.

Chase Change

What the Parrot Says:

• Introduce new toys.

• Introduce new places.

• Introduce new experiences.

• Don’t let your relationship stagnate.

Never Stop Learning

What the Parrot Says:

• Learn about natural behavior.

• Learn about advances in nutrition

• Learn about medicine.

• Learn about advances in care.

• Do this in all aspects of your life.

Live Better, Live Long…But Don’t Live Scared!

What the Parrot Says:

• Avoid foods that are unhealthy or toxic.

• Avoid fumes and smoke.

• Eat your fruits and veggies.

• Get sunlight.

• Live better.

• Listen to the voice in your head, not “common wisdom”.

Communicate Clearly & Honestly

What the Parrot Says:

• Reward what you love.

• Ignore what you dislike.

• Ask what you are reinforcing before you offer a treat or your attention.

• Do this with everyone in the house.

Have a Positive Outlook

What the Parrot Says:

• Always use positive reinforcement.

• Build a positive relationship.

• Even small negatives undermine relationships.

L00k Closer

What the Parrot Says:

• Learn the language of feathers and beaks.

• Study body language.

• Trust what you see more than what you hear.

• Train your parrot so you can both hone your body language skills.

Embrace Your Creativity

What the Parrot Says:

• We all want enrichment.

• Playing is practice for important things.

• Make your own toys.

• Rotate and introduce new things.

• Stay busy!

Live Life Your Way

What the Parrot Says:

• Don’t try to be perfect, try to be happy.

• Understand that there is no formula for perfection.

• What’s best should be best for everyone.

Laugh at Yourself

What the Parrot Says:

• Engage with your parrot.

• Teach him things that are fun for you too.

• Laugh with your parrot.

HAVE FUN