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A new cockatiel primarily needs a sense of security. Make sure its cage is fully set up so that you do not need to disturb its surroundings. Remember to cover it at night with a light blanket, and keep other pets away until it is used to its surroundings.

Talk to your cockatiel a lot. It has probably had other birds around it all its life, and the sudden silence would cause a real sense of loneliness.

Keep the water clean, and the seed dish full. Do not offer too many treats at the beginning - again, these need to be introduced slowly. Too many changes all at once will make it harder for the bird to settle.

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