Food Question

[amberskye]

Has any of you had any issues feeding HHs artificially farmed products - chicken/beef?

Unsure if there would be any side effects from any additives (growth hormones, protiens etc) that may be present in some product.:neutral:

If anyone occasionally uses these foods do you get organic?

(Sorry if it sounds like a dumb question but I'd rather sound dumb and be safe than sorry!)

[FlameHairedFalconer]

Its not a dumb question Debbie.

In this day and age we are now all the more aware of what actually (or apparently) is in the food chain, so it is a valid question.

I cannot say that I have had any problems with feeding DOC's for the past 15 years. I dont feed beef. I am unaware of honeybrooks (or similar suppliers) policy is on their quail (antibiotic free?)

Of course the best answer is to breed your own (quail/mice/rats) then you know exactly what has gone into it!

FHF

[Jackson]

(Sorry if it sounds like a dumb question but I'd rather sound dumb and be safe than sorry!)

that is in not a dumb question! if you hadnt asked you wouldnt know and you could have fed it to a bird which could have been harmful!
unfortunately im not to sure of your answer! i know people use beef but not sure if its similar to what your asking!
i too use docs and have had no probs my good friend uses rats and some mice nd i dont think they have a problem with them (these i think come from honeybrook?!?)

maybe someone on here can shed some light on the mater!

[AmateurAustringer]

Has any of you had any issues feeding HHs artificially farmed products - chicken/beef?

Unsure if there would be any side effects from any additives (growth hormones, protiens etc) that may be present in some product.:neutral:

If anyone occasionally uses these foods do you get organic?

(Sorry if it sounds like a dumb question but I'd rather sound dumb and be safe than sorry!)

I wouldnt feed chicken, never had any problems with beef. I cant see anything being given to the animal thats going to harm the hawks to be honest.

Both would be a poor diet for the Hawk though, better to stick with products from someone like Honeybrook, and feed a good vaired whole animal diet with things like Mice, Quail, Rats and DOCs and of course all the things you catch during the season.

[amberskye]

Thanks guys.

I've been giving him DOCs, mice and rats - he'll only eat the rats if gutted but I believe this is pretty common.

I like to have those contingency plans for emergencies of something you can get your hands on if something went wrong that is readily available.

Steve - is there any particular cut of beef you use?

[AmateurAustringer]

Thanks guys.

I've been giving him DOCs, mice and rats - he'll only eat the rats if gutted but I believe this is pretty common.

I like to have those contingency plans for emergencies of something you can get your hands on if something went wrong that is readily available.

Steve - is there any particular cut of beef you use?

Hi Amberskye,

What BOP do you have?

No particular cut, but its very very rare i use it, I would only use it for jump ups really, but then I prefer to use Rabbit back or Pheasant breast.

[amberskye]

A male Harris Hawk.

[Coedhirion]

A lot of pet shops keep frozen mice, DOCs etc for the snake keepers, so if you keep your freezer well stocked, you shoudn't run out. Never use any meat from a supermarket it is full of additives, colours and probably other stuff too. Either use home caught game or Honeybrook.

[AmateurAustringer]

A male Harris Hawk.

An Eyass??

[buzzbee]

Has any of you had any issues feeding HHs artificially farmed products - chicken/beef?

Unsure if there would be any side effects from any additives (growth hormones, protiens etc) that may be present in some product.:neutral:

If anyone occasionally uses these foods do you get organic?

(Sorry if it sounds like a dumb question but I'd rather sound dumb and be safe than sorry!)

I dont have any probs feeding them.Just dont stick to one foodtype.

[amberskye]

No he's last years. Just turned one.

[Venividevenatio]

Its not a dumb question Debbie.

In this day and age we are now all the more aware of what actually (or apparently) is in the food chain, so it is a valid question.

I cannot say that I have had any problems with feeding DOC's for the past 15 years. I dont feed beef. I am unaware of honeybrooks (or similar suppliers) policy is on their quail (antibiotic free?)

Of course the best answer is to breed your own (quail/mice/rats) then you know exactly what has gone into it!

FHF
I believe KKK do organic quail. Re breeding your own, guineapigs do well, (and are good feed value) if you have the grass.

[AmateurAustringer]

No he's last years. Just turned one.

Ok, are you moulting him at the moment?

Was he flown last season? Entered?

[amberskye]

Never been flown or entered. Was free lofted with sister.

Yes he's moulting now - been keeping him well fed and weight steady but conscious of ensuring a good varied diet.

[Sprout]

An Eyass??
Be surprised if it was a passager or haggard?? LOL

[AmateurAustringer]

Be surprised if it was a passager or haggard?? LOL

Fair point :goodman:

[AmateurAustringer]

Never been flown or entered. Was free lofted with sister.

Yes he's moulting now - been keeping him well fed and weight steady but conscious of ensuring a good varied diet.

Good luck with him.