Quarantine
When there are birds already present in the household, a new bird should always be quarantined away from the rest of the flock, either in a room at the opposite end of the house or as far away from the others as is physically possible.  Likewise, the quarantine procedure should be practiced when a bird leaves the house and is then returned, such as visits to a vet, bird show, or grandma's house.  Whatever the reason, you will want to keep the bird in quarantine for at least four to six weeks.

The reason for the quarantine is because birds are experts in masking symptoms of disease.  They have to be in order to protect themselves because birds are prey to many animals and larger birds.  Isolating a new bird coming into the house allows you to watch for unwanted disease or bacterial infection it might be carrying.

During daily routines of cleaning and feeding, the birds in quarantine should be the last to receive care.  This will significantly lower the risk of cross-contamination if there is a problem.
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