Hi folks mat here from bristol

[Matthew Symons]

Right well what do i say/ Im in bristol and ive been interested in bop for many years. My grandfather was a great flyer of the kestrel. as a child this got me thinking that one day ill have 1 ! Anyway im a self employed guy now working from home, i own my own pet website. The business is ticking over nicely and i have more free time on my hands, now than i ever have had.

So here it is ! Im looking for someone near bristol who can take me out with them on a field trip, i want to rack as many peaple s brains as possible, learn all the do's and don'ts before aquiring the bird that best suits each of us ( myself and the bird we both have to want the same thing! ).

Im particually interested in the harris hawk ! from what ive heard this bird can be flown all year round, is relitively easy to train, and is very good in the field.

You may think this isnt the right bird to start with ! thats why im here seeking your advise. Id never commit to purchasing any animal that i wasnt 100 percent informed about.

I currently breed parrots and other more what i call soft birds lol. So i have more than commitment to my birds and will pass all my enthusiasum on the bop.
this is a dream ive allways wanted and nows the time for me to pursue it !
So once again any advise will be greatly recieved and appreciated.
mat

[GaryPCO]

Welcome aboard mate,im sure somone around your end will be able to help you out,in the mean time have a look this sites a minefield of imformation.....:cool:

[Kevin Massey]

Hi Mathew, another Bristol member.

Good to see you have taken the time to fill in your profile and entered your name aswell..... If you hav'nt all ready done so get yourself on the Googlemap (http://www.falconryforum.co.uk/VBGooglemap.php) This will show you where and who falconers are near to you bud..

welcome and enjoy

[Finnish]

Bristol ah Hello Matt and welcome to the forum, There are loads of Bristol lads here. Where about's in Bristol do you live then i can point you in the right direction.:D

[Talon]

welcome to the forum hope you find all the infomation your looking for.
and hopefully one of the bristol lads/or lasses will take you under there wings .and show you the ropes.

[Kennelre]

Welcome Matthew...what parrots do you breed?

[Matthew Symons]

Bristol ah Hello Matt and welcome to the forum, There are loads of Bristol lads here. Where about's in Bristol do you live then i can point you in the right direction.:D

Im in avonmouth if thats any help

[GregMik]

Welcome to the forum Matt. Have fun.

Greg

[Matthew Symons]

Welcome Matthew...what parrots do you breed?
Ive just sold a pair of breeding greys to make way for the hawk when im qualified lol. But i also breed conures, celestials, cockatiels, red rumps, kakarikis, senegals, budgies,

[Finnish]

There are a few of us just a quick drive from you. You can come out with us but there is a long wate for you as all the birds are down now for the moult.:(

[Matthew Symons]

There are a few of us just a quick drive from you. You can come out with us but there is a long wate for you as all the birds are down now for the moult.:(
Ive heard that harris hawks can be flown all year round is this a myth?

[Kevin Massey]

not a myth mathew no,

not something i would do myself...but can and is being done

[Finnish]

Like Mass said it can be done but no one on here from Bristol fly's through the moult. Not anyone i no any way..

[Matthew Symons]

Like Mass said it can be done but no one on here from Bristol fly's through the moult. Not anyone i no any way..

Is this detrimental to the birds health?

[Kevin Massey]

mathew,

without going wayward with this thread and your introduction, look here

http://www.falconryforum.co.uk/showthread.php?t=11592&highlight=moult+flying

[Tim Laycock]

Is this detrimental to the birds health?

Flying through the moult is not detrimental in any way shape or form to the birds health.
The detriment from my point of view is the possibility of breaking feathers while they are still growing and thus impairing the performance of your hawk during the proper hunting season when we should all be out doing a bit :wink:

[Matthew Symons]

Like Mass said it can be done but no one on here from Bristol fly's through the moult. Not anyone i no any way..
were in bristol are you ?

[Finnish]

Look on the Googlemap..:lol: :lol: :lol:

[GregMik]

Matt,
Go to the bottom left of the screen. You will see a box that says default style. Change that to enhanced. This will give you another tool bar on top. There you will see 'unread posts'. If you click on this you will see all the posts that you have not read since the last time you were here. If you read something then it will disappear from the list. Then if you want to see all the posts, read or not, from the last 24 hrs click on 'Todays posts'. This should help you navigate the forum a little easier. If you have any problems don't hesitate to ask.

Greg

[Matthew Symons]

Matt,
Go to the bottom left of the screen. You will see a box that says default style. Change that to enhanced. This will give you another tool bar on top. There you will see 'unread posts'. If you click on this you will see all the posts that you have not read since the last time you were here. If you read something then it will disappear from the list. Then if you want to see all the posts, read or not, from the last 24 hrs click on 'Todays posts'. This should help you navigate the forum a little easier. If you have any problems don't hesitate to ask.

Greg
thanks greg ill do that now

[Hawkmaster]

Welcome Matt,

I am sure you will find may folks to help you and you will be in good company on here too.
Thanks for completing your profile.
How did you find the site?

Regards
Paul

[Matthew Symons]

Through aol search enginge.
Im more than happy to add a link from my petwebsite (http://www.onlinepetstore.biz) to your website if this is anygood for you as well !

[Hawkmaster]

What you may want to consider is getting your banner up on the IFF as this site saw 5500 to 9200 unique vistors per day in January and over 2.8 million page hits.

PM Sparrow for more details on how to become an Official Site Sponsor. (http://www.falconryforum.co.uk/private.php?do=newpm&u=1)

[Matthew Symons]

What you may want to consider is getting your banner up on the IFF as this site saw 5500 to 9200 unique vistors per day in January and over 2.8 million page hits.

PM Sparrow for more details on how to become an Official Site Sponsor. (http://www.falconryforum.co.uk/private.php?do=newpm&u=1)
what sort of cast is this ?

[Hawkmaster]

Cost send him a PM or me and we will have a chat?

[Matthew Symons]

Cost send him a PM or me and we will have a chat?
ive sent him a pm lets wait and see his response !