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Week One

First Week Plan

The first week should feel steady, not eventful. A good start gives the bird sleep, familiar food, and enough quiet observation that the household learns what normal looks like before trying to speedrun bonding.

Day 1

Reduce surprises Limit visitors, pet curiosity, loud media, and repeated cage approaches.
Make food and water obvious Keep placement simple so the bird does not have to solve the cage before it can settle.
Start a baseline Note droppings, posture, appetite, sound, and any breathing concerns.

Days 2 To 4

Routine

Keep the day predictable

Stable wake, feed, quiet, and sleep windows usually help more than extra "fun" does.

Handling

Invite, do not insist

Let the bird watch, choose, and adjust before turning every interaction into a test.

Observation

Watch for drift

A bird that stops eating well, changes droppings, or stays puffed and quiet may need faster action.

Days 5 To 7

Good Next Paths

Safety

Home Safety Checklist

Confirm the room itself is not quietly creating new stress or risk while the bird settles.

 Urgent

Emergency Signs

Use the emergency page if week-one changes start looking less like adjustment and more like illness.