I think the biggest problem with this chapter that people seem to be having is that it lacks conflict. Like, they set a goal to send the bird back in time, then someone gives them the way to do it, and then they do it. They don't have to figure anything out, or overcome any obstacles, they just... do it.

It lacks one of the primary components of storytelling, conflict, so that's why it feels weird to me. It's definitely a unique approach for the chapter and I wonder how it'll fit in in the overall story.