What changes the handling answer
Prepare one safe room before letting a bird fly. Control doors, windows, mirrors, fans, toilets, hot surfaces, plants, cords, and other pets.
Teach return points
A cage door, play stand, training perch, or recall station gives the bird places to land and return calmly.
Start small
Begin with short supervised flights in a familiar room, then build confidence and recall before adding distance.
Plan for panic
Sudden noises, visitors, dogs, cats, and uncovered glass can turn a normal flight into a crash or escape risk.
Best default
A flighted bird needs room safety and training, not hope.