Breeding Season 08

[BlackFalcon]

Just a few pics from this morning, more will follow over the coming weeks.

Chris

[BlackFalcon]

A couple more.

[Kentish Falconry]

Nice birds thanks for sharing with us Chris

[Lenka]

I especially like the last picture - the tiercel. That is one fine peregrine:supz:

[BlackFalcon]

I especially like the last picture - the tiercel. That is one fine peregrine:supz:

Thanks Lenka, you have a good eye. :supz: This tiercel is a semen donor and produces some fine peregrines.

Chris

[Sam Cross]

Great looking peregrine.
Nice one

[Lenka]

Thanks Lenka, you have a good eye. :supz: This tiercel is a semen donor and produces some fine peregrines.

Chris

gosh, thanks :oops: my friend has a male peregrine like that. he will probably kill me for this, but here are som pics:

[BFG1]

great photos thanks 8-)

[Shikra]

Nice falcons, i would really love to see some of your Gyrs and Sakers. thanks

[AhmedQ8]

Many People talk abut your hack pin and how is it good, can you post some pic of it??

[BlackFalcon]

Many People talk abut your hack pin and how is it good, can you post some pic of it??


Hi Ahmed, I will post some more photos tomorrow and include the hack pen.

Many Thanks

Chris

[BlackFalcon]

A few phto's from today, just some of the chicks around.

Chris

[BlackFalcon]

And more.

[BlackFalcon]

Last ones.

[ChrisRobbo]

Very nice chris, don't the youngsters soon fill a nest ledge with cr*p.

Whats the falcon laying on the block then? Looks like theres some rednape in it but its hard to tell with it lying down!

How many are due in the hack pen over the next few weeks then? I know its been a good year up there. Looking forward to comming up in a week. Make sure there's plenty of coffee!

Chris

[AhmedQ8]

Thanks again for sharing, nice falcons and nice hack pin

[BlackFalcon]

Very nice chris, don't the youngsters soon fill a nest ledge with cr*p.

Whats the falcon laying on the block then? Looks like theres some rednape in it but its hard to tell with it lying down!

How many are due in the hack pen over the next few weeks then? I know its been a good year up there. Looking forward to comming up in a week. Make sure there's plenty of coffee!

Chris


Hi Chris, the tea and coffee never run out son :D
The 1st birds in the pen are pere x saker, pere x lanner, pere x prairie and lanner. they will have a couple of weeks before the big guns take over.
The tiercel on the block is a red nape, he's a little cracker.
Look forward to seeing you and your falcons.

Chris

[KenG]

looks a great set up

[Shikra]

Thanks for the pics, nice pen plus i really liked your Black and White Gyrs.

[goldenballs]

Who breed the red-nape chris? really nice falcons you got there!

[BlackFalcon]

Some shots from this evening, nice sunset light.

Chris

[BlackFalcon]

and more.

[BlackFalcon]

Last ones.
Pics 3 and 4 are of the 1 year old 7/8th male, still in need of a home after a time waister. Photos show how he is molting out, going to be very nice.

Chris

[HorseBox]

Fantastic looking birds

[Bird Girl]

hi chris went up to see bryn last week have those youngsters just gone in the big pen, it was empty when i was there. hows the black gyr chick coming along have you got any recent pics of it the black feathers were just coming through last week. its gonna be a little cracker that bird. say hi to bryn for us and tell him i look forward to seeing him when he comes down to norfolk. liz xx

[BlackFalcon]

hi chris went up to see bryn last week have those youngsters just gone in the big pen, it was empty when i was there. hows the black gyr chick coming along have you got any recent pics of it the black feathers were just coming through last week. its gonna be a little cracker that bird. say hi to bryn for us and tell him i look forward to seeing him when he comes down to norfolk. liz xx

Hi liz, I am just waiting for the gykin to feather-up some more before I post any shots of him, yes he is going to be a stunner. The 7/8th female that I am imprinting is identical in colour to the blck gyr, they will both be really something.
I'm not sure how you will get the man down to Norfolk, I can't get him away for more than a couple of hours :lol:

Chris

[Bird Girl]

Hi liz, I am just waiting for the gykin to feather-up some more before I post any shots of him, yes he is going to be a stunner. The 7/8th female that I am imprinting is identical in colour to the blck gyr, they will both be really something.
I'm not sure how you will get the man down to Norfolk, I can't get him away for more than a couple of hours :lol:

Chris

lol i no he's a busy man he said hes gona cum down in july once the chicks are old enough wants to see where i work and the birds we've got. nice one it will be nice to see how the little gyr turns out. hope its all going well up there have you reached the 100 falcon goal yet. liz xx

[Chanting Goshawk]

Hi liz, I am just waiting for the gykin to feather-up some more before I post any shots of him, yes he is going to be a stunner. The 7/8th female that I am imprinting is identical in colour to the blck gyr, they will both be really something.
I'm not sure how you will get the man down to Norfolk, I can't get him away for more than a couple of hours :lol:

Chris

Hello mate i understand you are trying to breed your red footed falcons in one large group was just wondering how they are getting on i know we all got caught out last year with all our red footed falcons turning out to be males. regards to brynn

[BlackFalcon]

Hello mate i understand you are trying to breed your red footed falcons in one large group was just wondering how they are getting on i know we all got caught out last year with all our red footed falcons turning out to be males. regards to brynn

Hi, yes all the red foots are in together and 2 pair went on to breed, 1 clutch of 3 produced 2 good strong chicks. Doing well and growing, can't waite to see them fledged.

Chris

[BlackFalcon]

lol i no he's a busy man he said hes gona cum down in july once the chicks are old enough wants to see where i work and the birds we've got. nice one it will be nice to see how the little gyr turns out. hope its all going well up there have you reached the 100 falcon goal yet. liz xx

Hi Liz, yes all are hatched and done with, total of 102 falcons. :D

Chris

[BlackFalcon]

Some more pics of the older falcons from today, these are the ones I can take photo's of without too much stress :rolleyes:

Chris

[BlackFalcon]

Some more.

[HorseBox]

Look like minters whats the breeding

[BlackFalcon]

Look like minters whats the breeding

All the falcons are a mix of pure gyr and 7/8th gyr, all but the youngest and that is a gyr x pere.

Chris

[HorseBox]

What color do you think that will be it looks quite dark

[BlackFalcon]

What color do you think that will be it looks quite dark


That gyr x peregrine will be black I would say :grin:

Chris

[HorseBox]

What sex is it or dont you know yet

[HybridHaylee]

so much teasing, them lanners are GORGEOUS

i have two people on my shoulder one with horns saying "GET ONE GET ONE"
and the other with wings saying "LEAVE IT BAD GIRL LEAVE"

why do birds have to be so pretty!

[BlackFalcon]

What sex is it or dont you know yet

Looking at the feet I would say a falcon.

Chris

[DazMan]

hey chris, after this breeding season i think you need to put on a few stone and have long sleep cos when you move to bryn's you won't have time to eat or sleep mate.....:roll:

[BlackFalcon]

Just a few shots of some of the imprint gyr's and peregrine's from today.

Chris

[BlackFalcon]

Some more.

[Shikra]

That looks a good team :supz: nice pics Chris. keep them coming!

[BlackFalcon]

Here are some photo's of the older chicks from today, some were not pleased at being photographed :lol:

Chris

[BlackFalcon]

And some more.

[BlackFalcon]

We put the 1st bunch of gyrs and 7/8th out in the hack pen today, some photos of them. Nothing bites like a mad gyr :lol:

Chris

[BlackFalcon]

and more.

[Liam_Thompson]

cracking birds and awesome photos thanks for sharing

[Fly]

nice faclons thanks for the pics

[Hawkwing]

awsome photos,could look at them all day brilliant..

[Bashaaar]

Hi Chris, the attached photo is it for Gyr Male ?

Regards,

[BlackFalcon]

Hi Chris, the attached photo is it for Gyr Male ?

Regards,


Hi Bashaaar, yes that one is a pure gyr male.

Chris

[BlackFalcon]

Had a very busy morning but just had time to get these 4 shots, 1st is a falcon heading for the gulf :D 2nd is gyr x prairie female, 3rd and 4th a female gyr x peregrine.

Chris

[Mark Collins]

Hi Chris, fine looking gyr/peregrine , did you get many orders for gyr/prairies , they dont seem to be as popular as they once were , i had a good one from falconmews [2nd hand] but they dont appear to suit everyone, mark.

[BlackFalcon]

Hi Chris, fine looking gyr/peregrine , did you get many orders for gyr/prairies , they dont seem to be as popular as they once were , i had a good one from falconmews [2nd hand] but they dont appear to suit everyone, mark.


Hi Mark, the prairie was having peregrine semen in her, but right at the end we decided to just put one shot of gyr in for the hell of it. This was the result, she is sold and we could have sold her 4 times over to be honest.
I would not like one on my cadge but as a pursuite falcon I think they could be something else.

Chris

[Batwing]

gyr pere looks awsome chris
:supz:

["On Wings Like Eagles"]

Hi,

Really enjoyed reading through this thread & seeing the fabulous pictures.

Please can you tell me what the little falcon is in the 1st of the last 3 pics, it has such tiny feet?

Thanks,

Nigel

[BlackFalcon]

Hi,

Really enjoyed reading through this thread & seeing the fabulous pictures.

Please can you tell me what the little falcon is in the 1st of the last 3 pics, it has such tiny feet?

Thanks,

Nigel


HI Nigel, that is 1 of the 2 red footed falcons we bred this season, they are lovely little things. The males are amazing looking, dark grey all over, I will try and put a couple of photos up later.

Chris

[BlackFalcon]

Just a few pics of some of the younger falcons now growing up, photos taken this evening.

Chris

[BlackFalcon]

And a few more.

[Lenka]

i apologize in advance for my ignorance, but what is the second bird from the bottom?

[BlackFalcon]

i apologize in advance for my ignorance, but what is the second bird from the bottom?

Hi Lenka, all the falcons are as follows.

1/ tiercel peregrine
2/ female peregrine
3/ male gyr x peregrine
4/ female gyr x peregrine
5/ male 7/8th gyr x saker
6/ male 7/8th gyr x saker
7/ gyrkin
8/ gyrkin
9/ red footed falcon
10/ female 7/8th gyr x saker

Chris

[CJTaylor]

Real nice looking birds Chris, some one somewhere is gona have fun, if you want any looked after:yawinkle: ring me....col

[Pearl]

top stuff mate awsome birds a credit to you both , them red footed are looking great , :supz:

[Kentish Falconry]

I had a look at these Falcons last Thursday and Bryn has bred some nice birds this year.
It was nice to see you again Chris and I hope you and Bryn can find the time to pop down and have a look at some of ours before we ship them to the Gulf.
All in all some nice looking birds there so someone will be a happy Falconer this year
Terry :supz:

[Pearl]

I had a look at these Falcons last Thursday and Bryn has bred some nice birds this year.
It was nice to see you again Chris and I hope you and Bryn can find the time to pop down and have a look at some of ours before we ship them to the Gulf.
All in all some nice looking birds there so someone will be a happy Falconer this year
Terry :supz:its nice to see two big breeders of top quality falcons bieng frends and not rivels good for the sport and even better for us falconers :supz:

[BlackFalcon]

Cheers Mark, Terry, Yes it was nice meeting you again Terry and we will try to come and have a look at some of your falcons.
Your right about people getting along Mark, I always think that if you have nothing good to say... then say nothing.

Chris

[BlackFalcon]

Real nice looking birds Chris, some one somewhere is gona have fun, if you want any looked after:yawinkle: ring me....col


Hi Colin, you will be the 1st guy I ring if we need some falcons housing ;)
The trouble is we can't fly all the birds we would like to, when I saw that male gyr x pere yeterday I wanted to get him out :supz:

Cheers

Chris

[Lenka]

Hi Lenka, all the falcons are as follows.

1/ tiercel peregrine
2/ female peregrine
3/ male gyr x peregrine
4/ female gyr x peregrine
5/ male 7/8th gyr x saker
6/ male 7/8th gyr x saker
7/ gyrkin
8/ gyrkin
9/ red footed falcon
10/ female 7/8th gyr x saker

Chris

of course! a redfoot! thank you:)

[forest the falconer]

Fantastic looking falcons

[CJTaylor]

Hi Colin, you will be the 1st guy I ring if we need some falcons housing ;)
The trouble is we can't fly all the birds we would like to, when I saw that male gyr x pere yeterday I wanted to get him out :supz:

Cheers

ChrisCheers Chris, hope the big 7/8ths gives a good season mate, but your entering unknown territory with a femail im afraid, theres not many anywhere had much experience with them ,so we will all wait with baited breath, your the vangaurd:lol:....colin

[BlackFalcon]

Cheers Chris, hope the big 7/8ths gives a good season mate, but your entering unknown territory with a femail im afraid, theres not many anywhere had much experience with them ,so we will all wait with baited breath, your the vangaurd:lol:....colin

Cheers Colin, now that takes the presure off :lol:
You are right of course, a female is a whole new ball game.
Add to this that she's an imprint and it gets more complicated still, i am looking forward to seeing what she can do thats for sure.
At the moment I am holding back from getting her on the wing, once I start she will have to keep up the progress. Nothing worse than stopping and starting, but at the moment things are too busy to get going.

Chris

[VerticalStoop]

Hi Chris,

Don't mean to highjack your thread.

But wanted to share my experience with everyone.

Picked up my new Tiercel Peregrine on Wednesday (thanks for the guidance in by the way)

Great place you and Bryn have there. Some exceptional birds. Everything was stunning. Nice to finally meet Bryn.

This bird came out of the chamber at 1lb 9 1/4 ozs. Really looking forward to getting up and going.

Cheers again