Do you let your birds out of their cage?

I've made my own hanging bird feeder just outside my window. The birds we get are the Maya and they like rice grains and cornmeal as well. A feathered pet would also be a good addition to a home, especially parrots and parakeets that have been taught some words and are used to people. Even if you let them out of the cage, they won't fly away. I like that they can also get along with other house pets.