Leave them in the cage the first few days as they get used to their home. Eventually, they should get curious and want to come out of their cage. Try to place them in a room where there are lots of people so they become social and involved. If you have any other pets, then you'll probably have to take some steps to make sure they can't "get" the birds.

I also recommend you read Barron's Pet Handbook on Cockatiels. You can find it on Amazon for $13: https://www.amazon.com/Cockatiel-Handbook-Barrons-Pet-Handbooks/dp/0764142925/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Cockatiel+book&qid=1574217359&sr=8-1

u/aletani · 2 points r/cockatiel

Buy "The Cockatiel Handbook" by Mary Gorman (I think that's the author...) off of Amazon. It's a very useful guidebook with lots of helpful info and quick look up stuff. the cockatiel handbook - amazon

It was an invaluable resource for me. I was in your position - I wanted to learn as much as I could before getting my tiel - and my happy boy, Mika is now about to turn 7 January 1st!!!

u/happycheese86 · 1 point r/cockatiel

One of the first books i bought. The second.
Used copies can be got for $5-10 with shipping.

Check out location sanctuaries or even try to find a local 'guru' that might let you foster a 'tiel so you can see what's it's like before committing. and if you go with a breeder, please double check that their practices are sound and not a 'backyard breeder' churning out babies for cash. The difference btwn 'find a bird that likes you' vs. 'come pick one out, it's $400' kinda attitude.

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