The Sage On The Cage

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

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

Introduce new toys.
Introduce new places.
Introduce new experiences.
Don’t let your relationship stagnate.

Never Stop Learning

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!

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

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

Always use positive reinforcement.
Build a positive relationship.
Even small negatives undermine relationships.

L00k Closer

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

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

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

Engage with your parrot.
Teach him things that are fun for you too.
Laugh with your parrot.

HAVE FUN

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The Sage On The Cage

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