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[choccy]

Hello all,
Just researching the pros and cons of Falconry.Reading books making various phone calls etc.
I am generally looking for help/mentor to start up.
Going to meet up with the SEFG chaps at Winchester next month to bend their ears.
Im just a bit apprehensive about collecting that first bird.
Thanks for looking.
Choccy

[BlackShaheen1]

well your a long way of from your first bird yet so dont rush in to it good luck in your persuit

[Richard]

Just don't rush into things, at the end of the day its a case of biting the bullet, but making sure you have metal teeth to do it....

[choccy]

I do realise that this is a huge task to take on but is always something that i have wanted to do.
I am doing as much research as possible and cannot realisticly see myself getting a bird for at least 18months or more.
Is it worth me spending £500+ on a 5 day course etc as im sure i will only get tip of the iceberg experience.
Cheers.

[ACCIPITER-GENTILIS]

I do realise that this is a huge task to take on but is always something that i have wanted to do.
I am doing as much research as possible and cannot realisticly see myself getting a bird for at least 18months or more.
Is it worth me spending £500+ on a 5 day course etc as im sure i will only get tip of the iceberg experience.
Cheers.

save your money and get down to a club and get some practible expierience m8 coz a course wont give you that as such:wink:

[GosFlyer]

if you could find yourself a good mentor and listen to what he says you could save a few quid, i'm not against courses but, you wont take all there is to learn in a week at a BOP centre. plus there is the decission of what quarry and land do you have, and what bird best suits your circumstances. a winter flying with a club or some one you may meet at a club would help in your choice. :lol: regards mick.

[choccy]

How do i maintain a 9-5 job and keep Birds of Prey??
Thankyou in anticipation of your prompt replies!!
Cheers

[AndyUK]

How do i maintain a 9-5 job and keep Birds of Prey??
Thankyou in anticipation of your prompt replies!!
Cheers

hard work mate but plenty do it
early mornings lamping weekends it can be done

as some of the lads have said rather than spend £500 on a course you could learn more from a good mentor im sure theres somone round your way could help you out


Andy........

[Steve Wise]

save your money and get down to a club and get some practible expierience m8 coz a course wont give you that as such:wink:
SPOT ON DUDE:supz:

[Steve Wise]

HAVE YOU WHEELS MATE:confused:

[choccy]

Cheers chaps,
I do have transport,small van,self employed upholsterer no time to wipe my own butt at the moment.
If you know of anyone local to me ie Portsmouth and surrounding areas let me know.
Cheers