Before the bird comes out: a quick room check

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A little preparation makes supervised out-of-enclosure time easier. Close exterior doors and windows, turn ceiling fans off, and keep other pets in a separate secure space. Check for open containers of water, hot surfaces, cords, and places where a small bird could get trapped. Help the bird recognize windows and mirrors as barriers.

Choose a comfortable perch and let the bird return to a familiar safe area. Keep flight and play sessions away from kitchens, smoke, aerosols, and heated nonstick cookware, which can produce dangerous fumes. Fresh air matters, but an open window is not a safe ventilation plan with a bird loose in the room.

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