Once the bird has accepted a hand in the cage without flying about the cage, you may slowly move your hand closer to the bird. Eventually you will be able to get your hand close to the bird. The bird will step onto your finger. Do not attempt to take the bird out of the cage until it is stepping up on command. Should I let my Budgerigar out of its cage Before letting your budgerigar out of its cage you should have the bird to the stage where it will readily step up on to your finger.
Birds often panic when let loose so there are a few precautions to take.
Make sure that all door and windows are shut. Cover mirrors and windows to prevent the bird from flying into them. It must never be out of the cage if a fan is operating, a fire is lit, a pot is cooking on the stove, dogs and cats are in the house. Some budgerigars are reluctant to come out of the cage but if he will sit on your finger in the cage, you can gradually and gently move him out. Be prepared for the bird to take fright and fly to a high area.