Cockatiels

Yes, letting the bird get used to the cage is usually recommended for the first week or two. Every bird is different though, so it’s best to see what your bird is comfortable with. Some birds are naturally more shy and apprehensive than others, and need extra time inside the safety of the cage to feel comfortable before interacting with humans. Other birds (like my Snow and Jaina when they first came home) will want to play with you right away. If you want to be extra safe, it’s best to leave your new bird in the cage undisturbed for a while and see how it behaves.

Cockatiels like to zoom around flying so make sure all windows are covered in the beginning to make sure they don't fly into them.

Birds can get seriously injured or even die flying into windows. Once they're comfortable in that space start thinking about how to teach them about the glass windows and doors. We stick decals, stickers and tape over glass surfaces so the birds can clearly see there's something in the way.