Ferruginous & Ferrutail Hawk

[Dan Paradis]

Each year we breed a limited number of outstanding falconry & Austringry birds.

Here is a natural breeding pair of Ferrugs that produces chicks for us that we proudly sell and ship all over the world. Our birds are fed on fresh coturnix quails.

We hope to produce some Ferrutails this coming season...

Contact us at info@quebecfalconry.com for details

[Rampager98]

Being you are experienced in exporting the birds I was curious as to what is involved in getting a bird to the US?

[Dan Paradis]

Being you are experienced in exporting the birds I was curious as to what is involved in getting a bird to the US?

You first contact the USFWS and ask for their requirements,, as falconry birds are cites regulated and Ferrugs are appendice #2 I beleive..

Then have lots of patience.. because the feds are quite arrogant :lol:

Dan

[Rampager98]

I'd love to just find a breeder in the States but haven't had much luck in locating any that actually breed them. Ive got a nice female that I'd love to but a male with one of these days. I'm actually in fairly well with our regional office and have discussed it with them and while they are willing, they would sure love to see me find on in the states. They had trouble answering the phone over the mountain of paperwork as it was.:D
Whats the going rate on one, these days?

[Hatchero]

Steve,
I would imagine that the reason that there is not much interest in breeding these in the US is because. it is so easy to take wild ones. there are several states that allow non resident take of ferrugs (last time i noticed). you can either take a passage or eyass, depending on which suits you. make an adventure of it and look for the neat looking dark form if that is what tickles your fancy.
Jim

[Q8e]

Steve,
I would imagine that the reason that there is not much interest in breeding these in the US is because. it is so easy to take wild ones. there are several states that allow non resident take of ferrugs (last time i noticed). you can either take a passage or eyass, depending on which suits you. make an adventure of it and look for the neat looking dark form if that is what tickles your fancy.
Jim

I'd agree but who knows what diseases/illnesses they carry. Buying a bred bird of prey reduces those fears and risks by alot especially when bred by a known and experienced individual. Taking a passage is possible in many places but alot choose to go with breeders who have proven the aggression/drive and worthiness of their birds, the biggest example being the arabs. You know what Dan's brood is being fed on from day 1 of their birth. Just my 2 cents lol not worth much ;)

[Rampager98]

I'd agree but who knows what diseases/illnesses they carry. Buying a bred bird of prey reduces those fears and risks by alot especially when bred by a known and experienced individual. Taking a passage is possible in many places but alot choose to go with breeders who have proven the aggression/drive and worthiness of their birds, the biggest example being the arabs. You know what Dan's brood is being fed on from day 1 of their birth. Just my 2 cents lol not worth much ;)

Personally I'd take a passage over a captive bred anyday. There is just something about a passage birds hunting abilities that is lost in a captive bred bird.(Just my opinion)

Well the State I got my last one from has now listed them as a Threatened Species as well as several other states according to the NACAPs report on them I was just reading. Even Some Canadian Provences are reporting concerns over them. So I'm not sure how there regs have changed for a take. Plus being my location to these areas it would be more cost effective to buy a captive bred bird if theres anyone that is breeding them. Although I'd take an agressive eyass that someone's husband or wife is making them get rid of as well. I'm not picky and have a high tolerance to pain.

[Dan Paradis]

Captive bred falconry birds is an alternate to wild haverst.