Has any1 got pics of a transport box for a harris

[Matthew Symons]

Just wondering if any1 has any pics or websites that i can refer to, as im looking for a travel/cage box etc for a harris? im open to ideas.

[As The Falcon Her Bells]

post moved to correct forum.........:roll::lol:

[GameHawker]

Just wondering if any1 has any pics or websites that i can refer to, as im looking for a travel/cage box etc for a harris? im open to ideas.

Check out www.raptor-box.co.uk they will be at the falconry fair with box's blokes name is Paul.

[Matthew Symons]

Check out www.raptor-box.co.uk (http://www.raptor-box.co.uk) they will be at the falconry fair with box's blokes name is Paul.
Thanks alot paul much appreciated !
just added that one to my favourites

[GameHawker]

Thanks alot paul much appreciated !
just added that one to my favourites

My name isn't Paul

[Matthew Symons]

My name isn't Paul
sorry m8 havnt got a clue were i got that from ! accept my apologies

[HoumaFalconer]

http://www.americanfalconry.com/HawkinGear2.html

[Berkut]

Falcon fabrications do excellent travelling boxes,made to measure for your bird/vehicle requirements.I will dig out contact details and post them later.

[Matthew Symons]

http://www.americanfalconry.com/HawkinGear2.html
once agin a great deal of info on there thank you very much its much appreciated !

[Matthew Symons]

Falcon fabrications do excellent travelling boxes,made to measure for your bird/vehicle requirements.I will dig out contact details and post them later.
thank you very much

[Yarak1]

once agin a great deal of info on there thank you very much its much appreciated !

Hi Matthew, Raptor box makes the best box on the market with safety catches as standard...............
Don't buy cheaper imitations with **** fastenings...........

[Matthew Symons]

Hi Matthew, Raptor box makes the best box on the market with safety catches as standard...............
Don't buy cheaper imitations with **** fastenings...........
what sort of price do they go for? i couldnt see anything listed on the site. Ps dont worry i havnt got a hawk yet but when im confident that i can look after 1 properly i will do !
by the way i seem to have been on this forum for the last 2 days solid (since i found it lol :yawinkle: )

[Yarak1]

£90 + 13.50 p/p

Well worth it.................

[Matthew Symons]

£90 + 13.50 p/p

Well worth it.................
thanks m8 ! if it keeps the bird safe and secure to me its gotta be worth that money!

[Takajo]

A soft-walled zip-up w/perch in a lightweight aluminum frame. Easily washed and light as hell to carry. To wash, you just unzip and peel off the blue exterior (or line it w/newspaper if u don't want to do that too much).

[GregMik]

A soft-walled zip-up w/perch in a lightweight aluminum frame. Easily washed and light as hell to carry. To wash, you just unzip and peel off the blue exterior (or line it w/newspaper if u don't want to do that too much).

Takajo,
I like it!! The only problem I see is if you have a agressive bird and they try to get out. The Red that Tasha has would probubly have the front all full of holes. But that would work great for a hooded Gos. Where do you get them made?



Greg

[Yarak1]

Takajo, looks good....but isn't it going to be hot in there during the summer ?

[Takajo]

Takajo,
I like it!! The only problem I see is if you have a agressive bird and they try to get out. The Red that Tasha has would probubly have the front all full of holes. But that would work great for a hooded Gos. Where do you get them made?



Greg
The talons slide off the material. No holes. But after zipping down, the bottom of the flap can be lifted by an aggressive bird in theory. After one year of use (I have one aggressive Harris that still can't get out) no problems yet.
As long as you keep the windows cracked, no overheating problems...
Isaac in Japan's mate makes them. Japanese prices are too high for most people overseas once they see how expensive they are. This one's 325 bux (100+pounds)
The poo is also difficult to clean off the velcro bits. Those are the only negatives I can think of....
If yer bird's overly aggressive, it's easy enough to secure the zippers, though. They won't punch holes in the material, though....

[Mr_Colin]

thanks m8 ! if it keeps the bird safe and secure to me its gotta be worth that money!

I have a raptorbox traveling box, they are great boxes with only one complaint, they can topple over easily, so watch those corners and secure the box in the car, I learnt from my mistake first trip out :oops:

[Isaac]

Isaac in Japan's mate makes them.

I'll have to tell him that there's interest in them. But it seems like shipping to another country would make them more trouble then they're worth. Maybe I'll take some with me next time I head back to the States...

[DeathFromAbove]

Hiya again mate - what box you get will depend on what sort of style and functionality you preffer, I like the plastic ones but prefer the sterdyness of the wooden ones myself. falcon fabrications boxes are great and a bit cheaper (i think) than raptorboxs' and i have to agree with mr colin that raptor box ones will easily topple over so you'll need to be carefull, personally i found the guy at raptorbox helpfull at first but very unrelyable and dicked me and some people i know around something chronic (and i was willing to pay jus under a grand for a custom setup on my truck). but you may have a different exp with him.

I make wooden ones if you're interested, heres a couple of pics of mine. hope this helps.

[Hobby]

Hiya again mate - what box you get will depend on what sort of style and functionality you preffer, I like the plastic ones but prefer the sterdyness of the wooden ones myself. falcon fabrications boxes are great and a bit cheaper (i think) than raptorboxs' and i have to agree with mr colin that raptor box ones will easily topple over so you'll need to be carefull, personally i found the guy at raptorbox helpfull at first but very unrelyable and dicked me and some people i know around something chronic (and i was willing to pay jus under a grand for a custom setup on my truck). but you may have a different exp with him.

I make wooden ones if you're interested, heres a couple of pics of mine. hope this helps.
I like your box ,looks like it does the job well.I bought a Raptor box,but am disapointed with it.It needs to be strapped in the car as it will topple over and I also got messed around by the chap.I am thinking of putting some form of screed in the bottom to make it more usable

[Berkut]

I have a raptorbox traveling box, they are great boxes with only one complaint, they can topple over easily, so watch those corners and secure the box in the car, I learnt from my mistake first trip out :oops:
I have used the raptor boxes and the toppling over was a big problem.
Having now had several sizes from Martin Underwood at Falcon Fabrications I have to say the ones by raptor box just don,t compare.
Martin can be contacted on www.falconfabrication.co.uk or on 07971408921.
Ps I am not on commission.His boxes are very good and cheaper than raptor box.
Regards.

[Mr_Colin]

also the air holes are at the top and I think it would have been better for them to be at the bottom, it will stop bating in the box if your bird is unhodded. Just my opion which may be wrong

[Ninja-Jon]

Well here is my pic of my transport Box a freind of a freind made it for me all plastic very we made light in weight and very pleased with it only cost seventy pounds...

[Kevin Massey]

Takajo, looks good....but isn't it going to be hot in there during the summer ?

I was thinking the same....does the bird sweat?

but they do look a good idea

[DeathFromAbove]

I like your box ,looks like it does the job well.I bought a Raptor box,but am disapointed with it.It needs to be strapped in the car as it will topple over and I also got messed around by the chap.I am thinking of putting some form of screed in the bottom to make it more usable

Screed may help mate altho it'll add to the weight of the box tho. Seems alot of people have been messed about by the raptor box chap, personally i'd go with falcon fabrications if i were to get a plastic one.

[DeathFromAbove]

nice lookin box your friend made for you there ninja jon, he should go into business. hows things going with you and your bird mate? all well i hope.

[Matthew Symons]

Hiya again mate - what box you get will depend on what sort of style and functionality you preffer, I like the plastic ones but prefer the sterdyness of the wooden ones myself. falcon fabrications boxes are great and a bit cheaper (i think) than raptorboxs' and i have to agree with mr colin that raptor box ones will easily topple over so you'll need to be carefull, personally i found the guy at raptorbox helpfull at first but very unrelyable and dicked me and some people i know around something chronic (and i was willing to pay jus under a grand for a custom setup on my truck). but you may have a different exp with him.

I make wooden ones if you're interested, heres a couple of pics of mine. hope this helps.

youve made that one to be a fine piece of art that looks great

[DeathFromAbove]

youve made that one to be a fine piece of art that looks great

Cheers mate, just made it to suit what i wanted, can make any shape/size to order if needed. best bit is that little to no light at all gets into the box due to the way i've done the air vents. If you want one built mate make sure i have plenty of notice as i'm gonna be real busy this summer.

[Matthew Symons]

Cheers mate, just made it to suit what i wanted, can make any shape/size to order if needed. best bit is that little to no light at all gets into the box due to the way i've done the air vents. If you want one built mate make sure i have plenty of notice as i'm gonna be real busy this summer.
no problem ! what sort of price are they?

[DeathFromAbove]

no problem ! what sort of price are they?

Depends on what sorta size box you want mate, and also if you want a standard one or something a bit flashier..... making one for a friend next week and i'm burning all sorts of design onto it for him as he likes his equipment to look unique, as do i to a certain degree. I dovetailed mine by hand as i wanted the extra strength plus i like the decorative look of it, but that takes longer to do. since i make everything by hand it's not mass produced so can only do so many things at once hehe best thing to do is for us to have a chin wag at some point and talk about what sort of finish, shape, size, perch etc..... you want and i'll sort a price out for exactly what you want.

[Matthew Symons]

Depends on what sorta size box you want mate, and also if you want a standard one or something a bit flashier..... making one for a friend next week and i'm burning all sorts of design onto it for him as he likes his equipment to look unique, as do i to a certain degree. I dovetailed mine by hand as i wanted the extra strength plus i like the decorative look of it, but that takes longer to do. since i make everything by hand it's not mass produced so can only do so many things at once hehe best thing to do is for us to have a chin wag at some point and talk about what sort of finish, shape, size, perch etc..... you want and i'll sort a price out for exactly what you want.
that will be brilliant m8, theres no rush as of yet for it anyway. but im planning on getting all the kit i need before i get the hawk.

[DeathFromAbove]

that will be brilliant m8, theres no rush as of yet for it anyway. but im planning on getting all the kit i need before i get the hawk.

nice one - yeah no probs mate, just let me know when.

[Matthew Symons]

nice one - yeah no probs mate, just let me know when.
will do :wink:
Just a quick one i need to ask you m8 ! (yes i know another quick 1)
Is it worth getting in touch with a breeder and asking them to keep me informed of any young they have? if not weres the best place to look? ive looked on ibr but there seems to be know1 local to me !

[DeathFromAbove]

will do :wink:
Just a quick one i need to ask you m8 ! (yes i know another quick 1)
Is it worth getting in touch with a breeder and asking them to keep me informed of any young they have? if not weres the best place to look? ive looked on ibr but there seems to be know1 local to me !

It wouldn't hurt mate, altho most breeders ask for you to book birds in advance to avoid dissapointment, some breeders also like to hang on to the birds a couple of extra weeks to try and avoid screaming altho in my opinion if a bird is going to scream it will do, espesially harris' hehe also don't worry about having to find someone local, i know it can be handyer but there are alot of dodgy breeders out there who'll quite happily sell you inferior birds for an overrated price (also alot of good ones too). i travelled to monmouth to martin jones' to pick my FHH up even tho there were closer breeders. Is distance a problem bud?

[Matthew Symons]

It wouldn't hurt mate, altho most breeders ask for you to book birds in advance to avoid dissapointment, some breeders also like to hang on to the birds a couple of extra weeks to try and avoid screaming altho in my opinion if a bird is going to scream it will do, espesially harris' hehe also don't worry about having to find someone local, i know it can be handyer but there are alot of dodgy breeders out there who'll quite happily sell you inferior birds for an overrated price (also alot of good ones too). i travelled to monmouth to martin jones' to pick my FHH up even tho there were closer breeders. Is distance a problem bud?
not really m8 but monmouth to me sounds great ! only 30-45 mins max from my house. Does martin jones ever come on here?

[DeathFromAbove]

not that i know of mate. he's not the cheapest person to buy from but his birds have a great reputation - here's his website ....

http://www.falconryonline.com/index.htm

[Matthew Symons]

not that i know of mate. he's not the cheapest person to buy from but his birds have a great reputation - here's his website ....

http://www.falconryonline.com/index.htm
thanks a lot m8 ill look at that with great hope and add it to my favourites ! im not worried about the price (as long as im obvoiusly not getting ripped off!) Id rather get a bird from some1 who knows what there doing !

[Matthew Symons]

not that i know of mate. he's not the cheapest person to buy from but his birds have a great reputation - here's his website ....

http://www.falconryonline.com/index.htm
can i pm you on msn a minute?

[DeathFromAbove]

Oh yeah he certainly knows what he's doing, been in the game for a long long time - he should have a stand at the falconry fair if you'd preffer to meet and chat to him first. well my FHH cost £500 when i bought her from him, not sure about his current prices.

[DeathFromAbove]

can i pm you on msn a minute?

Sure - will just log in

[HoumaFalconer]

Great Now I Have To Go And Build A New Carry Box Also

[Ninja-Jon]

nice lookin box your friend made for you there ninja jon, he should go into business. hows things going with you and your bird mate? all well i hope.


Hi there DeathFromAbove things are going fine m8 Just a matter of time waiting time that is for the arrival of the new BOP.

[OutFlying]

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Baffle fitted to the inside to prevent light ingress.

[Berkut]

These plastic type boxes are definately the way to go ,from a hygiene and health point of view.The smooth finish is also a lot easier on the feathers if your bird is restless in the initial stages.
That brings another point which may have been covered before.
Get your bird used to travelling from the word go and they will learn to accept it as a routine part of everyday life.
All the best.

[StormRider]

This isnt fair lads. I got well bollocked for putting up a few pictures of bags I made on this forum. I was told that a few complained because I wasnt a site sponsor. I hope you are all site sponsors.
If not, then I am disappointed, considering one of you is a mod.
Are there rules for some and rules for others?
STU:evil:

[BrianM]

i have the double , and its the dogs danglies

[OutFlying]

This isnt fair lads. I got well bollocked for putting up a few pictures of bags I made on this forum. I was told that a few complained because I wasnt a site sponsor. I hope you are all site sponsors.
If not, then I am disappointed, considering one of you is a mod.
Are there rules for some and rules for others?
STU:evil:

Mine ain't for sale or offering to make them - thought it was ok to post a pic.

[Takajo]

Exactly. We're only recommending boxes.
Also with the Japanese plastic boxes near the beginning of the thread, there are holes at the top, but even though my bird is an aggressive one, after a month in it there was no more rustling about. In a car, light comes from the sides, and holes on the top tend to vent out excess heat. What thinks ye all on that approach?

[FoxHunter]

Jemina Parry-Jones in "Training Birds of Prey" gives dimensions of boxes which she recommends as being especially suitable for transporting untrained /sick birds.Has anyone made or used one of these. If so, what is your opinion and is it worth while having one made?