“Rather than trimming flight feathers the second the youngsters started to flap, she allowed them to fledge and learn to fly as nature intended. By allowing them to learn to control their flight, her babies developed athletic skills that gave them better muscular control, and this control increased their self-confidence exponentially, which allowed them to develop a sense of wonder and curiosity about the world around them. Increased mobility led them to explore and further develop their athletic skills, their confidence and their joy in life. When a buyer couldn’t safely manage a fully flighted bird, Linden found a baby’s self-confidence remained intact, despite feather trimming.