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Also, no matter what cutting tool you use, make sure it is SHARP. I learned how tough feathers are to cut through when I needed to trim some butt fluff off a hen. I had my "good sharp scissors" and thought they'd be equal to the job. No, not really.

This. Exactly. And this too. This is a good idea. If one of your birds should die from injury/sickness, save the carcass to practice on so you can learn how hard you will need to squeeze. No worries about the bird suffering, it can be just "a learning experience."