What should a falconer do to help an eyas form a healthy bond?

Introducing a mirror to the nest box can be beneficial for forming a healthy bond with an eyas, or young bird of prey. The reflection can engage the eyas in a way that promotes self-awareness and confidence. This interaction can stimulate the bird's natural curiosity and encourage it to investigate its surroundings. By doing so, the eyas may feel more secure and confident, helping to foster a strong bond with the falconer when they start to interact more directly.

The other responses do not contribute effectively to this bonding process. Feeding without interaction could lead to the bird associating food solely with the falconer, rather than developing a trusting relationship. Socializing constantly with other eyases could potentially dilute the bond that needs to be formed specifically with the falconer, as the young bird may become too distracted or reliant on its peers. Finally, limiting food access to induce hunger can lead to stress and fear, which is not conducive to building a healthy relationship; it may create an adversarial dynamic rather than one based on trust and companionship.