what else will i need?

[Jackson]

ok getting a mhh soon!!

so far ive got:
leather
jesses, leash, swivel, glove.
flying post,
bow perch
wound powder
scales
creance
dummy bunny
mews
leather gear.
carrier
towel


but what else will i need?

[Saker-Sucker]

bearing in mind that you attend a centre every week and are a member of a club, you will have 99.9% of the things around you.

As you know, a transmitter is going to be your next major outlay:yawinkle: but if you really want other things listed,

files for coping Jacksons beak, a freezer for the food (I doubt your mum will want to open her freezer and have 200 DOCs looking at her)
a good knife for when out hunting (again, I have a few left)
Insurance for the vets bills, microchip...........................

[Bash]

Patience. :lol: :supz:

[Saker-Sucker]

...................and a car:supz:

[Jackson]

...................and a car:supz:

mum and dad got car lol

chicks are being kept in outside freezer!!!

[Ninja-Jon]

Hi Jacko i am no expert m8 Newbie like yourself

Telemetry
Freezer
Bath
Bells
Hood (if you are going to bother with hood)
First Aid kit
i am also sorting my self a good vet out just in case

[FlameHairedFalconer]

I like the idea of a towel - very Hitchhikers Guide!!

FHF

[Jackson]

cheers!! got bath and bells! thinkin gof a hood but not sure!

what should be in the first aid kit? im going to westweald falconry supplies soon (hopefully) to get stuff!!

[Jackson]

I like the idea of a towel - very Hitchhikers Guide!!

FHF

lol in case he needs casting lol

[AmateurAustringer]

what should be in the first aid kit?

Neil Forbes (G W referrals) supplies Raptor First Aid kits.

[RabbitHawker]

telemetry

[Sprout]

A hood is always a good idea, make him to it at the start. If you never need to use it agan then fine, but at least you have the option of hooding if ever the need arises - accidents/dangerous situations can and do occur, the ability to hood the hawk and move away from such situations may mean you can safely resume your hunting later or even save a birds life.

[Dave G]

you need some hunting land and a good mentor would be a good help cheers dave

[Venividevenatio]

A 'page a day' type of diary, for recording weights, performance etc. So useful in looking back to find what went right or wrong, both this season and in future.

A hawking bag or vest, to hide and carry those kills,lures and other equipment. If not supplied with one, a washable meat pouch.

Spare set of leash, jesses and swivel, in case of loss in field.

A set of phone numbers sealed in laminating film, for when the proverbial has hit the fan, and the mobile does not work.

The best wishes for your hawking future from all on here??

[Liam Hay]

Am i been stupid buts what is a flying post?

Liam

[AmateurAustringer]

Am i been stupid buts what is a flying post?

Liam

I imagine one of those tall transportable t-perches that were flooding the fair?

Why on earth anyone would buy one I dont know.

[Liam Hay]

I imagine one of those tall transportable t-perches that were flooding the fair?

Why on earth anyone would buy one I dont know.

Ahhh thought it might be, i come across them all the time while i'm out flying:roll: :roll: :roll: :lol:

[Jackson]

Am i been stupid buts what is a flying post?

Liam

just a garden airer thing with a "t-perch" like handle with ashtroturf coverering for when im out flying and have nowhere for the hh to fly to my fist from!

cheers guys!!

[Liam Hay]

just a garden airer thing with a "t-perch" like handle with ashtroturf coverering for when im out flying and have nowhere for the hh to fly to my fist from!

cheers guys!!

Do u not have walls or tree's down ur neck of the woods:rolleyes:

[Tim Laycock]

If you are going to be single minded and ruthless in the pursuit of what you hope to or should be hoping to achieve the last thing that you need is is a boyfreind.

Just an observation :yawinkle:

[Jackson]

Do u not have walls or tree's down ur neck of the woods:rolleyes:

nope maybe a goal post!! but its just for training purposes! when he's free a wont need it :rolleyes: il post pics when i use it to show you!


bb - boyfriend ??? lol ok ill chick him then for the sake of the hh lol :lol:

[NorthenEnglandHawker]

telemetry is the biggie but get yourself some kocholine is leather grease the best you can get and put than every 4 weeks or so and your leather will last seasons

[Jackson]

telemetry is the biggie but get yourself some kocholine is leather grease the best you can get and put than every 4 weeks or so and your leather will last seasons

saker sucker already sorted me out with that lol!!

telemetry is what im saving up for! i have a few weeks/months yet cos the hh isnt trained yet so nowhere ready to go free! hoping to get a transmitter from falconry electronics - recommened by clive! cheers clve and guys!

[James_Falconry1]

Remember to practice with your telemetry alot. When i did my apprenticeship SJ would send me out for hours tracking a hidden transmitter it hones the skills and you dont feel/look a tit when you loose your bird and have to get the instructions out to use it.

Jimmy

[Jackson]

Remember to practice with your telemetry alot. When i did my apprenticeship SJ would send me out for hours tracking a hidden transmitter it hones the skills and you dont feel/look a tit when you loose your bird and have to get the instructions out to use it.

Jimmy

lol im going to try that in my local woods - get my sis or friends to hide one and ill go off and find it!! could make a good camping night out lol!! but very true - if you dont know how to use it theres no point having it!

[Intek Hosting]

I like the idea of a towel - very Hitchhikers Guide!!

FHF

You mean you dont carry a towel, what do you do if you get hungry??

[Jackson]

You mean you dont carry a towel, what do you do if you get hungry??

??????

[Intek Hosting]

??????

Sorry youre probably a little young for that one.
In the original books Ford Prefect has a friend called Rooster.
Its a long story and you have to read the books, but in I think "So long and thanks for all the fish" they are stuck without food on some planet and rooster starts eating his towel which has food impregnated in the cloth.
They then decide the towel might be a power source for the heart of gold only the barceque sauce causes the infinate improbability drive to malfunction and they end up at "the Restuarant at the end of the universe" after which they meet the hagunenons.

You have to read the book through.

Its quite appropriate reading for someone who fly's a bird.
In the words of the late Douglas Adams "The art of flying is the ability to throw your body at the ground with all your might, and miss!!!

[Jackson]

lol ok cheers!! i just thought you were all mad lol

[Intek Hosting]

lol ok cheers!! i just thought you were all mad lol

That's okay I think you need to be just a little bit crazy in this world, otherwise it will drive you mad :-)

[buzzbee]

Food!

[Jackson]

Food!

got a freezer ful of it lol!!! (much to mum and dads disgust :lol: )

[Sean]

land land land

[Hacker]

How about a Falconers bag or Vest to put all of these goodies in, plus a smaller lure for use in the field, soon get fed up carting a dummy bunny about when you should have loads of the real thing to carry.
A nice set of bullet jesses would go down well for when you are flying your bird, extremely quick and fuss free when hunting.
Then you will probably want some nice warm camo clothing, and a decent pair of wellies, neoprene lined to keep those delicate toes warm on a cold winters day.
Do not forget the camera or cam phone to record you and the birds big moment plus the booze, in order to toast the event.

[Jackson]

land land land

huge school field - massive and loads of farms just round the corner oh and a fiueld at the bottom of me road!! :supz: cheers sean


yup got a bag at the ff and a jacket!! small lure - good idea!! dummy bunny pretty hefty soa small lure would be ideal!! and yes warm clothing!! cheers!!

[Sean]

jackson try and get farms taht are well spread out, if they are all near, they could easyily be wiped out by diseases, while if there spread out less it will mean tehres always somewhere to hunt

[Nemesis]

first aid kit for both of you a G.S.H and plenty of free timeand all the luck in the world wish you well with it all /dave

[Barbary Boy]

On here? a thick skin, and a good sense of humour?

[Matthew Patching]

Baby wipes for when the bird ****es on ya mams carpet.

[Jackson]

jackson try and get farms taht are well spread out, if they are all near, they could easyily be wiped out by diseases, while if there spread out less it will mean tehres always somewhere to hunt

cheers, that helps loads!! i wil make sure i get some spread out like you say! also means if im bored with one i can use the other! bit of variety!!

first aid kit for both of you a G.S.H and plenty of free timeand all the luck in the world wish you well with it all /dave

cheers! yup first kit check! but will be getting more very soon.

Baby wipes for when the bird ****es on ya mams carpet

lol!!! wish id known that sooner lol!!!

[Osiris]

Jackson,

u seem to have everything sorted out and planned well. i wish u all the luck with your HH. You're a good person and will do very well with a HH. All the best, and please post some pics, training stories etc :D

you've got great support from all of us it seems and should be!

Nice one!

Jamie