Let the first days be boring
A new bird needs time to eat, sleep, watch the room, and learn the daily rhythm. Keep care predictable and avoid passing the bird from person to person.
Start with presence, not touching
Sit nearby, speak softly, change food and water calmly, and notice when the bird relaxes. The first win may be the bird staying loose while you are in the room.
Use treats without crowding
Offer millet or another favorite at a distance where the bird still looks comfortable. If the bird leans away or freezes, the hand is too close.
Step-up comes after comfort
A bird that will take food calmly, follow a target, or move to a perch is much easier to teach. Do not make step-up the first test of trust.
Setbacks are part of the work
A scare, loud day, grab, vet trip, or schedule change can make a bird cautious again. Go back to the last easy step and rebuild from there.