Answer: fledges

AnswerCrossword Clue
FLEDGESAcquires feathers.
FLEDGESCares for young birds.
FLEDGESRears a parakeet.
FLEDGESGets one's wings.
fledges(of a young bird) to acquire the feathers necessary for flight
fledgesto bring up (a young bird) until it is able to fly
fledgesto provide (an arrow) with feathers
fledgesto furnish with or as if with feathers or plumage
fledgesFLEDGE, to furnish with feathers