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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