Are you up to the “Marra” Challenge?

[Marra]

This season has been outstanding for Armthorpe Falcons, and to help celebrate this we are going to give away 2 x 2008, 7/8th gyr x saker males.
We wish for one falcon to go to a game hawker and the other to a pursuit falconer, both falconers need to have the relevant experience and hunting ground to do these outstanding falcons justice.
Last season a few of these falcons proved themselves to be outstanding falconry birds, but do not be under any illusion, they are every inch a gyr and come with the same temperament.
I will post some photos of the birds soon, the falcons are ready to go having had 3 weeks flying in the hack pen.

For anyone interested in taking on one of these stunning birds, just post on what you would do given the chance to fly one of these falcons. What your training regime would be, what you would like to achieve and your experience to date.
We do not wish for either falcon to go on to a land fill or such, just out to good falconers that will do them justice.

We will talk with the falconers who put the best case forward, then determine who will fly the falcons.
Once chosen, that falconer will have the bird for the rest of it’s life, the only reserves are…. the birds are for life of hunting and not to be entered in to a breeding program or should the falconers situation change so that he or she was unable to keep flying the falcon, then the bird should be returned to Armthorpe Falcons.


Chris

[CloudBase1664]

Fantastic opportunity for some lucky falconers.
Good on yer Chris and Bryn:supz:

Dave

[Pearl]

top stuff marra good on armthorp this should be intresting read :supz:

[Pink_Eagle]

Wow amazing offer, you are incredable generous

[RabbitHawker]

A very generous offer, which I would be keen to take up if it weren't for my new work committments, and the fact that my age has caught up with me and I find crow hawking a struggle these days( the running bit) although the land around here is not too bad for it as it is fairly open.
All the best to any applicants.
Marra I hope you can sort the wheat from the chaff.
Chris

[Marra]

A couple of photos of the 7/8th's as youngsters, one will be a silver and the other a dark grey.

Good luck :D

Chris

[Dean]

Fantastic oppertunity for someone,well done lads!:supz:

[Pearl]

very very nice looking birds marra im sooooo tempted lol :cool:

[Morganna]

My goodness, what an amazing opportunity for some lucky persons.

[Judd Casper]

This season has been outstanding for Armthorpe Falcons, and to help celebrate this we are going to give away 2 x 2008, 7/8th gyr x saker males.
We wish for one falcon to go to a game hawker and the other to a pursuit falconer, both falconers need to have the relevant experience and hunting ground to do these outstanding falcons justice.
Last season a few of these falcons proved themselves to be outstanding falconry birds, but do not be under any illusion, they are every inch a gyr and come with the same temperament.
I will post some photos of the birds soon, the falcons are ready to go having had 3 weeks flying in the hack pen.

For anyone interested in taking on one of these stunning birds, just post on what you would do given the chance to fly one of these falcons. What your training regime would be, what you would like to achieve and your experience to date.
We do not wish for either falcon to go on to a land fill or such, just out to good falconers that will do them justice.

We will talk with the falconers who put the best case forward, then determine who will fly the falcons.
Once chosen, that falconer will have the bird for the rest of it’s life, the only reserves are…. the birds are for life of hunting and not to be entered in to a breeding program or should the falconers situation change so that he or she was unable to keep flying the falcon, then the bird should be returned to Armthorpe Falcons.


ChrisI would put it on the kite get 60 bananas from Preston get it up to 5000ft and hunt ducks does that fit your criteria...and have you got one in black:lol:

Sam ps that's some offer

[Pink_Eagle]

Oh my gosh stunning!

I wish!

[Gyr]

Thats one very generous offer.:supz::supz:

[CJTaylor]

mmmm

[Gyr]

Would love to take up the challenge of one of these falcons given the chance. My preference would be crow hawking with the type of land available to me, but I do have a small amount of land that I use for game (pheasants). My line of work involves bird clearance on a military airfield, but I work part-time, live in a rural area and am able to fly my falcons most days, weather permitting. Here's hoping!!

[Pearl]

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[FlameHairedFalconer]

What a fantastic opportunity for someone!

Having seen your falcons at the Northern Falconry Fair, someone is going to be very, very lucky!!

FHF

[Gyr]

Agreed.

[Dean]

Truth is,everyone would love one of these falcons but no-one is willing to admit it!!!Dont think I,d ever buy one to be honest,too much of a risk regarding Duckhawking!Will they wait on high and steady with that much gyr in them,are they in fact too good for mallard solely?Would they take to traditional training?They certainly look the part,cobby with shortish wings!!!!Oh,just give us the darker one and I,ll give it a go!!!!!:wink::supz:I think I,d do too much posin and not enough flyin!!!!

[Kiki]

hello bryn
good luck in finding the right falconer's they will be very privileged to have one of your babys even more so for free
:supz::supz:


ps:tanya havin a baby gonna be a daddy never have money again pmsl
:rolleyes:

[Marra]

I would put it on the kite get 60 bananas from Preston get it up to 5000ft and hunt ducks does that fit your criteria...and have you got one in black:lol:

Sam ps that's some offer

Sam you would not know where to start with a kite :lol:
You can call for some chicks when you like Marra.

Chris

[Marra]

Truth is,everyone would love one of these falcons but no-one is willing to admit it!!!Dont think I,d ever buy one to be honest,too much of a risk regarding Duckhawking!Will they wait on high and steady with that much gyr in them,are they in fact too good for mallard solely?Would they take to traditional training?They certainly look the part,cobby with shortish wings!!!!Oh,just give us the darker one and I,ll give it a go!!!!!:wink::supz:I think I,d do too much posin and not enough flyin!!!!


Hi Dean, I spent all last season with Antony Rhodes flying one of these falcons, I can say that he was one of the best young falcons I have seen.
He spent a week flying low and landing on the floor then just went to the sky like a pro, for the rest of the season he took 600 to 800 + pitches, waited on steady and was as loyal as a seasoned falcon.
This bird flew in the strongest winds as though it was flat calm, he flew with a rapid wing beat that looked like a peregrine.


Chris

[Tony James]

This season has been outstanding for Armthorpe Falcons, and to help celebrate this we are going to give away 2 x 2008, 7/8th gyr x saker males.

Chris

Dear Chris,

if I were lucky enough to get one of those falcons I'd fly it at game every day of the ........ damn it, why did I sign up under my real name?
I hope you find a couple of perfect falconers for those hawks, and well done for giving them the chance.
I've seen a number of hawks produced by Armthorpe this year --- Bryn and yourself should feel justifiably proud of what you've achieved. The bar has been raised it would appear.
I'd love to call past one day to see first hand what I've heard such good things about.

Best wishes,

Tony.

[Che2]

would love to fly one of these stunning falcons on the black stuff given the chance as it is something i would like to do as a gos man i have toyed with the idea loads of times but never taken the plunge but given the chance to fly one of these beautifull birds i would jump at the opertunity as i would be flying along side some great falconers who love longwings so they would keep me on the right path to getting the most out of the bird itself.got to give it a go you never no your luck marra
:yawinkle::yawinkle::yawinkle::yawinkle:
the luck of the irish

["On Wings Like Eagles"]

To be perfectly honest, & making no bones about it, I'd be interested (see my recent thread "Black Day"), & I'd want to go down the 'game' route.

Hoping for better things,
Nigel

[Ben C]

Not much effort being put in regarding the applications.........this would be a doddle if I was after a falcon. :rolleyes::lol::rolleyes::lol:

[Kennelre]

Not much effort being put in regarding the applications.........this would be a doddle if I was after a falcon. :rolleyes::lol::rolleyes::lol:

Vanity...thine name is Ben C!!! (I'm trying to 'wink' at this point but it won't let me because you rolled your eyes too many times and used up all the thingies.)


...Rene.

[Ben C]

Vanity...thine name is Ben C!!! (I'm trying to 'wink' at this point but it won't let me because you rolled your eyes too many times and used up all the thingies.)


...Rene.

I think rene....with your 'wordige' ability you may also have the second one.

wink wink wink wink

[Dean]

:lol:Hi Dean, I spent all last season with Antony Rhodes flying one of these falcons, I can say that he was one of the best young falcons I have seen.
He spent a week flying low and landing on the floor then just went to the sky like a pro, for the rest of the season he took 600 to 800 + pitches, waited on steady and was as loyal as a seasoned falcon.
This bird flew in the strongest winds as though it was flat calm, he flew with a rapid wing beat that looked like a peregrine.
ve to worry

Chris
When shall I fetch one??????Should imagine I wouldnt have to worry about wing whips!!!!:lol:

[Kennelre]

I think rene....with your 'wordige' ability you may also have the second one.

wink wink wink wink

I'll fight you for the dark one,
It has a steely eye!!
I'll gaze in awe as I stand below
And watch it eat the sky!!
But I have no skill with falcons
And I don't know what to do!!!!:confused:
So I have to confess..dear Benjamin
She'd be better off with you!!!!;)


...Rene.

[ChrisRobbo]

Good luck finding them a home, it won't be hard! You sure you don't want to let them go work on landfill, i'd make an honest worker out of them. Just because there blood is blue shouldn't mean they can't do an honest days work :wink:

Chris

[Ben C]

I'll fight you for the dark one,
It has a steely eye!!
I'll gaze in awe as I stand below
And watch it eat the sky!!
But I have no skill with falcons
And I don't know what to do!!!!:confused:
So I have to confess..dear Benjamin
She'd be better off with you!!!!;)


...Rene.

I thank you in advance kind sir,
but alas I will defer,
she would of course be happy here,
but a spar i do prefer!


(lets get the press out and publish this mate PMSL)

[Marra]

Many Thanks for all the applications and PM's so far, also for the nice comments.
We will be making a decision soon as the birds are ready to go now, please add some of your proposed training regime in your posts as this will help.

Chris

[Pearl]

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[MitchTalon]

well hope some one gets one of these loverly birds if i was more experiansed at hunting rooks i would have a go at trying to get one but after the sad loss of my gyrsaker think ill try and get him bk first gd luck to the ppl that get the birds

[Grovsey]

hi chris
would love to fly a armsthorpe falcon at the black stuff and to fly it to is full potenial and show how good a armsthorp bred bird is,currently flying a female pere/praire at the black stuff and a male pere game hawk.be a great chance for me to fly such a bird in the comming season ,been flying now for over 12yrs so gettng to grips with it now :supz:
ian=

[Dean]

training , lots of long lureing, dragged crows stooping to the lure, (fitness first,) feeding on whole dead crows and getting him wedded to blacks,bieng self employed gives me loads of time every day as i only work 4 hours a day (hard work though lol) :supz:
Hey,If your self employed you can afford to buy one!!!:lol:hands off!!!

[Greg]

Too good an opportunity to miss so will give it a go.
First of all I don’t have access to enough game where I live so have concentrated of rooks and crows for the past seven years with a perebarbaryXperegrine. She is currently still in the moult and I have been looking for another bird to make up a team. I live on the west coast of Cumbria where crows are problem to the local farmers (mostly my neighbours) so getting land is not a problem. Can’t use a kite here as I’m in a low flying zone so generally teach my falcons the meaning of height using the mountainside on which I live. Not really sure what you want me to add, I generally use a crow winged lure and up to now have never had a problem entering a bird to crows. If you show them enough every time the hood comes off they seem to get the idea.
I the past few years I’ve spent quite some time flying falcons in the US where I hold a general falconers licence. Interesting to experience the difference in falconry techniques in the two countries. One thing I will add is that a lot of my friends over in the US also train their falcons to come to the fist, wait on and stoop to the lure! This can be very useful in some cases. For example a friend called in a Saker to the fist as it was being pursued by a Bald Eagle the eagle came down to 20ft over his head, If he had thrown a lure out it’s possible the eagle may have crashed it! This is also useful when in thick cover. I intend to train my next bird to come to the fist as well. If you’re a traditionalist and don’t like that idea then I’m screwed!

[Alf]

You get my vote mate that’s some ass licking your doing there! :yawinkle::yawinkle:


hi chris
would love to fly a armsthorpe falcon at the black stuff and to fly it to is full potenial and show how good a armsthorp bred bird is,currently flying a female pere/praire at the black stuff and a male pere game hawk.be a great chance for me to fly such a bird in the comming season ,been flying now for over 12yrs so gettng to grips with it now :supz:
ian=

[Pearl]

You get my vote mate that’s some ass licking your doing there! :yawinkle::yawinkle:pmsl mate alf :rolleyes:, thats something i will not do for any bird :cool:

[Dean]

Many Thanks for all the applications and PM's so far, also for the nice comments.
We will be making a decision soon as the birds are ready to go now, please add some of your proposed training regime in your posts as this will help.

Chris
Funny thing just happened,talking about Chris and his beautiful gorgeous falcons!I was just watching a woodhall spa video!!!This fella was picking up a black falcon,my missus commented"What a gorgeous fella",I thought she was referring to the falcon,but no!!!!It was that Clint Eastwood lookalike Chris Southern!!!!What a handsome guy he is!!!!!!!:heart:

[Pearl]

Hey,If your self employed you can afford to buy one!!!:lol:hands off!!!just because im self employed mate dont mean im loaded i go with out alot of things to spend time with birds thats why im self employed mate :supz:

[Alf]

Dean that’s even better ass licking than Ian’s mate, if all else fails a little flattery sometimes gets the job done.
Cant think of a more deserving bloke than you mate and I know you would do them proud. Alf.




Funny thing just happened,talking about Chris and his beautiful gorgeous falcons!I was just watching a woodhall spa video!!!This fella was picking up a black falcon,my missus commented"What a gorgeous fella",I thought she was referring to the falcon,but no!!!!It was that Clint Eastwood lookalike Chris Southern!!!!What a handsome guy he is!!!!!!!:heart:

[Marra]

Funny thing just happened,talking about Chris and his beautiful gorgeous falcons!I was just watching a woodhall spa video!!!This fella was picking up a black falcon,my missus commented"What a gorgeous fella",I thought she was referring to the falcon,but no!!!!It was that Clint Eastwood lookalike Chris Southern!!!!What a handsome guy he is!!!!!!!:heart:


Nice one dean :lol: but it's Bryn you nead to convince!

Chris

[Gyr]

Sorry, forgot to mention what my proposed training programme would be. Obviously, fitness first. I normally start with long lureing using crow lures and dead crows. Where I live there are a few steep sided valleys which I find helps the young falcon to get 'lift' and to be able to handle the wind. Its then a matter of a few easy slips to start with and then progress from there. I have never had a problem with training and entering pursuit falcons this way. Fitness is the key, especially with pursuit falcons.

[Ben C]

Too good an opportunity to miss so will give it a go.
First of all I don’t have access to enough game where I live so have concentrated of rooks and crows for the past seven years with a perebarbaryXperegrine. She is currently still in the moult and I have been looking for another bird to make up a team. I live on the west coast of Cumbria where crows are problem to the local farmers (mostly my neighbours) so getting land is not a problem. Can’t use a kite here as I’m in a low flying zone so generally teach my falcons the meaning of height using the mountainside on which I live. Not really sure what you want me to add, I generally use a crow winged lure and up to now have never had a problem entering a bird to crows. If you show them enough every time the hood comes off they seem to get the idea.
I the past few years I’ve spent quite some time flying falcons in the US where I hold a general falconers licence. Interesting to experience the difference in falconry techniques in the two countries. One thing I will add is that a lot of my friends over in the US also train their falcons to come to the fist, wait on and stoop to the lure! This can be very useful in some cases. For example a friend called in a Saker to the fist as it was being pursued by a Bald Eagle the eagle came down to 20ft over his head, If he had thrown a lure out it’s possible the eagle may have crashed it! This is also useful when in thick cover. I intend to train my next bird to come to the fist as well. If you’re a traditionalist and don’t like that idea then I’m screwed!


thats the winner

[Eagle Owl]

I'll fight you for the dark one,
It has a steely eye!!
I'll gaze in awe as I stand below
And watch it eat the sky!!
But I have no skill with falcons
And I don't know what to do!!!!:confused:
So I have to confess..dear Benjamin
She'd be better off with you!!!!;)


...Rene.

I thank you in advance kind sir,
but alas I will defer,
she would of course be happy here,
but a spar i do prefer!


(lets get the press out and publish this mate PMSL)

Very good!!!!:supz: :lol:

[Dean]

Nice one dean :lol: but it's Bryn you nead to convince!

Chris
I was hoping you could sort that Chris!!!Bryn,now thats a great name,it means strong,handsome and kind in the Black Country!!!!:supz:

[Gozzhawk]

On first taking from the pen I would hood it, weigh it , kit it , spray with Frountline.
Next day weigh it
Next day hooding somewhere dim, if it will eat from fist fine .
Repeat until hooding well outside and in , eating trustingly.
Stepping on/off block , with food as distraction(in fist).
Jumping to fist , maybe 20/30ft. All instant , no looking elsewhere (or the weight is wrong!)
Next lure (crow wings , special design , no bones protruding) dropped in front of block with food on .
Lure training from block to 20/30ft..........droppped lure each time.
Hung lure 20ft , 30t , 40ft........
Swung lure , must catch. (pole lure now)
1xpass, if it passes next day creance off.
Extend distance from bird to lure , get it chasing (not stooping like a mad pendulum)
Extend distance (to 1/2 mile ) few passes to lure job done.
Dead crow , job done .
Enter , if bird progressed without hesitation this far it should just DO IT!!
Taking into account fitness and what you require to see , slips kept short for first few kills , increasing distance as bird gets fitter and smarter.

If you havent used telemetry by now ............long slips.

Kill 50 , not likely to get more than 50 good days from now to whenever (1 kill per day, 2 max). Return bird , imped tail no doubt !!

Points scored for number of flatfly killed should be better than points scored for crows killed!!
Points also for landowners you have now got permission on due to seeing a crow taken!!

[GyrXPeales]

I was hoping you could sort that Chris!!!Bryn,now thats a great name,it means strong,handsome and kind in the Black Country!!!!:supz:

I just looked up the name Dean. It means lad with brown nose from the castle keep.:roll:

Jeff

[Dean]

I just looked up the name Dean. It means lad with brown nose from the castle keep.:roll:

Jeff
SSSHHHHhhhhh!!Jeff dont ruin it for me,I think Ive got the darker one!!!Besides Chris knows I,m no creep,I just say it as it is!!!:wink:

[GyrXPeales]

SSSHHHHhhhhh!!Jeff dont ruin it for me,I think Ive got the darker one!!!Besides Chris knows I,m no creep,I just say it as it is!!!:wink:

:lol:Mum's the word Dean!:cool:

[Marra]

Some good posts from the crow hawking guys, come the game hawkers or is this too much falcon for you :twisted:
We need a range of applicants to make a choice, I guess many will have their falcons sorted for the seasons to come but there must be some good falconers out there who would love to try one of these falcons.

Chris

[Island Lad]

I live on the Isle of wight, have no experience with long wings (yet), my employer hates hybrids , The type of land isn't that suitable for hunting with long wings ( apart from pest control) and for the summer season we do mainly public work. -

who say's honesty pay's :D

[Pearl]

[QUOTE=Mark Springthorpe;868310]withdrawnposts withdrawn

[Marra]

[QUOTE=Mark Springthorpe;868778]posts withdrawn


Why Mark? you put a good case forward.

Chris

[Pearl]

[QUOTE=Mark Springthorpe;869045]


Why Mark? you put a good case forward.

Chrischris i have alot of respect for your self and bryn as im sure ive proven in some of my post on this forum , but i have two birds coming this season and think that alot falconers maynot be so luck as i am (not that i think i would be in the running) dont get me wrong i would love to fly the ass of one of your falcons , i do know the temprement of these birds are hard going and not for one min do i think i couldnt cope but not bieng big headed i know i can , i just feel im parading myself and my qualitys as a falconer when i have no need to , as i fly for myself always have mate , this is in no way any disrespect to armthorp atb mark :wink:

[HorseBox]

Bryn is one of the most genuine and generous people i know a man willing to put some thing back in to falconry how many of them are they respect to you ATB Phil

[Kiki]

Bryn is one of the most genuine and generous people i know a man willing to put some thing back in to falconry how many of them are they respect to you ATB Phil

il 2nd that :supz::supz:

[Matt King]

Hi Chris and Bryn, fantastic offer would love a crack at it.

As you know I can fly over about one thousand acres of open fenland, ten minutes from my door, many falconers have flown there and all say that its perfect longwing country, theres no shortage of game (pheasant, duck and partridge) and now im working for myself again ive definitly got the time.
Ive flown goshawks for the past few years but have also imprinted and kite trained a falcon and re-habilitated spars. Its a very generous offer and if lucky enough I would give my full commitment in producing a top class gamehawk that deserves the Armthorpe name. All the best,:-D Matt

[Dean]

Hi Chris and Bryn, fantastic offer would love a crack at it.

As you know I can fly over about one thousand acres of open fenland, ten minutes from my door, many falconers have flown there and all say that its perfect longwing country, theres no shortage of game (pheasant, duck and partridge) and now im working for myself again ive definitly got the time.
Ive flown goshawks for the past few years but have also imprinted and kite trained a falcon and re-habilitated spars. Its a very generous offer and if lucky enough I would give my full commitment in producing a top class gamehawk that deserves the Armthorpe name. All the best,:-D Matt
Dont think anyone can top that!!!:supz:

[Pearl]

Hi Chris and Bryn, fantastic offer would love a crack at it.

As you know I can fly over about one thousand acres of open fenland, ten minutes from my door, many falconers have flown there and all say that its perfect longwing country, theres no shortage of game (pheasant, duck and partridge) and now im working for myself again ive definitly got the time.
Ive flown goshawks for the past few years but have also imprinted and kite trained a falcon and re-habilitated spars. Its a very generous offer and if lucky enough I would give my full commitment in producing a top class gamehawk that deserves the Armthorpe name. All the best,:-D Mattgood post :supz:

[LanczSpringer]

Too good an opportunity to miss so will give it a go.
First of all I don’t have access to enough game where I live so have concentrated of rooks and crows for the past seven years with a perebarbaryXperegrine. She is currently still in the moult and I have been looking for another bird to make up a team. I live on the west coast of Cumbria where crows are problem to the local farmers (mostly my neighbours) so getting land is not a problem. Can’t use a kite here as I’m in a low flying zone so generally teach my falcons the meaning of height using the mountainside on which I live. Not really sure what you want me to add, I generally use a crow winged lure and up to now have never had a problem entering a bird to crows. If you show them enough every time the hood comes off they seem to get the idea.
I the past few years I’ve spent quite some time flying falcons in the US where I hold a general falconers licence. Interesting to experience the difference in falconry techniques in the two countries. One thing I will add is that a lot of my friends over in the US also train their falcons to come to the fist, wait on and stoop to the lure! This can be very useful in some cases. For example a friend called in a Saker to the fist as it was being pursued by a Bald Eagle the eagle came down to 20ft over his head, If he had thrown a lure out it’s possible the eagle may have crashed it! This is also useful when in thick cover. I intend to train my next bird to come to the fist as well. If you’re a traditionalist and don’t like that idea then I’m screwed!

I know Greg very well, he's a genuine honest guy with a house in a location to die for!

The land he has available to him is perfect crow, rook hawking land and I know he'd do it justice.

I've seen the Bryn and Chris's birds when I picked my little fella up and they are superb!

I look forwards to hearing how the challenge goes and Greg, I've got my fingers crossed for ya mate!

Ant

[Pendleside]

I know Greg very well, he's a genuine honest guy with a house in a location to die for!

The land he has available to him is perfect crow, rook hawking land and I know he'd do it justice.

I've seen the Bryn and Chris's birds when I picked my little fella up and they are superb!

I look forwards to hearing how the challenge goes and Greg, I've got my fingers crossed for ya mate!

Ant

seconded .:supz:

[Pearl]

the thread seems to have gone a little quite any news guys :supz:

[GameHawker]

Dear Chris,

if I were lucky enough to get one of those falcons I'd fly it at game every day of the ........ damn it, why did I sign up under my real name?
I hope you find a couple of perfect falconers for those hawks, and well done for giving them the chance.
I've seen a number of hawks produced by Armthorpe this year --- Bryn and yourself should feel justifiably proud of what you've achieved. The bar has been raised it would appear.
I'd love to call past one day to see first hand what I've heard such good things about.

Best wishes,

Tony.


Tony,
Nothing wrong with that falcon you have got. Killed my first Grouse yesterday with my young kite trained falcon. Right weight will do it!!!!

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Hope things are going well for you thanks for the hood Tony.

Carl

[Marra]

Dear Chris,

if I were lucky enough to get one of those falcons I'd fly it at game every day of the ........ damn it, why did I sign up under my real name?
I hope you find a couple of perfect falconers for those hawks, and well done for giving them the chance.
I've seen a number of hawks produced by Armthorpe this year --- Bryn and yourself should feel justifiably proud of what you've achieved. The bar has been raised it would appear.
I'd love to call past one day to see first hand what I've heard such good things about.

Best wishes,

Tony.

Hi Tony, you are wellcome to visit any time you like, the kettle never goes cold here:lol:


Chris

[Marra]

Tony,
Nothing wrong with that falcon you have got. Killed my first Grouse yesterday with my young kite trained falcon. Right weight will do it!!!!

59407

Hope things are going well for you thanks for the hood Tony.

Carl


I'll thank you to stop promoting other breeders falcons on this thread if you don't mind mate :lol:
Keep nocking em down Carl.

Chris

[Marra]

As there are not many more applicants so far, we will be deciding very shortly and letting you guys know.

Many thanks to those who put themselves forward.

chris

[Matt King]

just a final note, didnt write about training methods as I personaly believe that the very art of falconry is to be able to adapt your training techniques to a particular bird, no two are the same. I can say that seeing Anthony and Chris's birds fly that the potential is huge and the ability to gain height seem so easy, but I would be able to guarantee an almost perfect setup everytime as all of my ground is accessible with roads running through it so spotting is easy. So with the combination of good setups on good ground and an open minded falconer I hope to achieve a high mounting gamehawk. Thanks again, Matt

[Dean]

thanx Chris and Bryn I am soooooooo chuffed!!!!:supz:

[Marra]

thanx Chris and Bryn I am soooooooo chuffed!!!!:supz:

You want to calm son, no one will know untill Monday who the 2 lucky falconers are.... Nice try though :lol:

Chris

[Pearl]

well who ever it is im looking forward to the thread on how they progress in the season once again very good of armthorp :wink:

[MorFalc]

like a pack of vultures mara owt for nowt

[Pearl]

like a pack of vultures mara owt for nowti buy my own mate or breed them one of the reasons i pulled out :supz:

[Dean]

like a pack of vultures mara owt for nowt
Thats it,im out!!!!!just found out you gotta supply your own hood,jesses,leash and swivel!!!!:x

[Kennelre]

like a pack of vultures mara owt for nowt

I don't understand what that means????:confused:


...Rene.

[Gyr]

Thats it,im out!!!!!just found out you gotta supply your own hood,jesses,leash and swivel!!!!:x


PMSL class:lol:

[Tony James]

Tony,
Nothing wrong with that falcon you have got. Killed my first Grouse yesterday with my young kite trained falcon. Right weight will do it!!!!

59407

Hope things are going well for you thanks for the hood Tony.

Carl

Hi Carl,

congratulations on your first grouse (but we'd better not dwell on it here ;)).
First of many I hope,

best wishes,

Tony.

[Tony James]

Hi Tony, you are wellcome to visit any time you like, the kettle never goes cold here:lol:


Chris

Hi Chris,

thanks for that.

I popped in to Ladbrookes earlier to see what the odds were on the various falconers who would like to fly one of those falcons --- but betting was suspended when news broke that the winner had already announced himself :lol:.
Best of luck to all of you who are keeping your fingers crossed, and look forward to hearing who managed to impress.

Best wishes,

Tony.

[Wooly]

Bryn & Chris

That's a real nice gesture, I would of loved one for the corvids, but I've got two of this years birds already. One from yourselves an imprint female peregrine. That I'm chuffed to bits with. She is coming along fine had a break in training for a week in Spain. But back on track with her now, she is absolutely slamming the dragged crow so its going to be sooner rather than later before she's entered.

See you soon regards Terry.

[Marra]

Bryn & Chris

That's a real nice gesture, I would of loved one for the corvids, but I've got two of this years birds already. One from yourselves an imprint female peregrine. That I'm chuffed to bits with. She is coming along fine had a break in training for a week in Spain. But back on track with her now, she is absolutely slamming the dragged crow so its going to be sooner rather than later before she's entered.

See you soon regards Terry.

Hi Terry, glad the falcon is turning out well for you, love to see some pitures of her when you have chance.

Chris

[Dean]

Hi Terry, glad the falcon is turning out well for you, love to see some pitures of her when you have chance.

Chris
Looks like another good season on the cards for next season Chris!And this aint creepin,you deserve it,your falcons are a credit to you mate,well bred with devotion!!! atb Dean

[Wooly]

Hi Terry, glad the falcon is turning out well for you, love to see some pitures of her when you have chance.

Chris

Hi Chris

Would of shown you some today when I brought a friend up to pick a female Gyr Saker, another lovely bird. Thing is Bryn said that you are always on an early dart:lol::lol:.
I will get some on in a day or two. I must say having seen the two tiercels up for the challenge there is going to be two very happy falconers come next week.

Bryn thanks for the tour and your hospitality again, the bird was as good as gold all the way home not a single bate.
Good luck with the breeding program, and will see you soon.

Best regards Terry
Oh and Keeley.

[Marra]

Just to wet the appitite of those interested in these falcons, 2 pics of each bird taken this morning. Not good photos as the falcons are a long way off in the hack pen.

Chris

[Gyr]

Fantastic looking falcons:D

[Dean]

Gimme,Gimme,Gimme!!!!Where the hell did that first dark falcon get those bird slicing feet from???

[Marra]

Gimme,Gimme,Gimme!!!!Where the hell did that first dark falcon get those bird slicing feet from???

For some reason thes 7/8th falcons seem to have big feet dean, the dark bird is a brother to my female I imprinted, she has wopping feet.

Chris

[Dean]

For some reason thes 7/8th falcons seem to have big feet dean, the dark bird is a brother to my female I imprinted, she has wopping feet.

Chris
She,s gonna be awfully wasted on persuit!:lol:Forget your offer,Im gettin tooled up,I,ll buy her!!!:snipe:

[Dean]

She,s gonna be awfully wasted on persuit!:lol:Forget your offer,Im gettin tooled up,I,ll buy her!!!:snipe:
Sorry I meant him!

[Marra]

She,s gonna be awfully wasted on persuit!:lol:Forget your offer,Im gettin tooled up,I,ll buy her!!!:snipe:

Get your but up here Dean, I'm sure we can do you a very good deal :lol:

Chris

[Dean]

Get your but up here Dean, I'm sure we can do you a very good deal :lol:

Chris
Chris it would have to be a damn good deal at the moment!!!Anyhow,you aint supposed to do deals,your a pro falcon breeder!:wink::wink:

[Judd Casper]

Chris it would have to be a damn good deal at the moment!!!Anyhow,you aint supposed to do deals,your a pro falcon breeder!:wink::wink:Hi Dean i went up to Bryns today to see these falcons in the flesh before they go out to the lucky couple on here...they are truly the real deal and awesome looking to boot..if i didn't already have my hands full with two female peregrines i would have been the first up for the Marra challenge.....best of luck to all who put forward a good case for selection.



Sam

[Pearl]

that white bird is stunning chris :supz:

[Greg]

Both the birds are quite beautiful and I was also surprised by the size of the feet. What sort of weight do the 7/8 ths run to? I was flying a Sakeret in the US and that flew at 800gms. 1lb 12.2 ounces

[Matthew Patching]

I would love the opertunity, (and it realy is an opertunity), My prefered hunting is crows, I have been flying longwings for about 15 years.

I had a poor season last season as I lost a male perexsaker on a flight at a crow. (damn tx packed up, and 10 days of looking didnt help)

Then I had a male gyrxpere given to me by a very good freind, but he got killed chaseing a crow.

I finished the season with a female peregrinexsaker (loaned) and finished up with about 30 head.

However, being the type of chap that Iam I plan ahead, and already have this seasons team asembled, so even if I was to be offered one of these stunning birds I would have to turn it down, as my 08 male GxP has just entered (3 crows in 3 flights) and with my other bird taking his first crow today, I wouldnt have the time to do yet another one justice.

Its a cracking offer through, and I hope that once the selection has been made, they make great birds for whoever gets them.

[Marra]

Both the birds are quite beautiful and I was also surprised by the size of the feet. What sort of weight do the 7/8 ths run to? I was flying a Sakeret in the US and that flew at 800gms. 1lb 12.2 ounces

HI Greg, 2 of the falcons that have come out of the hack pen have been 2ld 10oz and 2ld 9oz, this is with food in them. They look like starting the season at around the 2ld 1oz/2ld 2oz mark.

Chris

[Marra]

Chris it would have to be a damn good deal at the moment!!!Anyhow,you aint supposed to do deals,your a pro falcon breeder!:wink::wink:


Hi Dean, whats more importent to us is that our falcons go to good falconers, not the normal breeders mindset i know.:lol:

Chris

[Matt King]

Nice size birds, plenty big enough to take cock pheasant and drake mallard on a regular basis. how did yours and anthonys finish up last season

[Marra]

Just out of interest, we took up a male 7/8th from the hack pen this afternoon and he came out at 2ld 11.5 oz. A stunner, the guy was over the moon.

Chris

[Pearl]

Just out of interest, we took up a male 7/8th from the hack pen this afternoon and he came out at 2ld 11.5 oz. A stunner, the guy was over the moon.

Chrisno kidding mate very good size :supz::supz:

[Dean]

Just out of interest, we took up a male 7/8th from the hack pen this afternoon and he came out at 2ld 11.5 oz. A stunner, the guy was over the moon.

Chris
Out of the Hack pen,should not be far off this weight mid season hunting!!!:supz:Imagine that monster powdering a drake!:supz:

[MitchTalon]

i could give the birds gd home ive been hunting bop from the age of 8 and last 2 years been hunting falcons this year lost my gyrsaker who was scared of the kill and had the transmiter pulled from his tail so couldnt retrive him easily but as i havent the money to buy a new bird thort id have a go i go to 6 form but its for 2 hours the rest of the time is spent at home with my birds which i love dearly and i was hoping to fly game this season with one if given one of the birds would make my year and mean i could hunt this season and future ones i no im not the most experianced but u would be able to give me the chance of a happy season and i intern would cherrish the falcon i was given thanx worth a shot

[Dean]

i could give the birds gd home ive been hunting bop from the age of 8 and last 2 years been hunting falcons this year lost my gyrsaker who was scared of the kill and had the transmiter pulled from his tail so couldnt retrive him easily but as i havent the money to buy a new bird thort id have a go i go to 6 form but its for 2 hours the rest of the time is spent at home with my birds which i love dearly and i was hoping to fly game this season with one if given one of the birds would make my year and mean i could hunt this season and future ones i no im not the most experianced but u would be able to give me the chance of a happy season and i intern would cherrish the falcon i was given thanx worth a shot
Thats it Mitch lad give it a go,you got to be in it to win it!!!:supz:

[MitchTalon]

well think they might be kind a and win over a young lad im only 18 into forever buying birds from them and the fact i sadly lost my bird i hope they feel nice enough to give me another chance this season if they do ill be forever gratfull as at the moment im selling evrything i have to try and by a new bird and would save me alot of heart ache and i no it be goin to a very gd home the best i could give it so plz help to make my year a happy one

[Gyr]

well think they might be kind a and win over a young lad im only 18 into forever buying birds from them and the fact i sadly lost my bird i hope they feel nice enough to give me another chance this season if they do ill be forever gratfull as at the moment im selling evrything i have to try and by a new bird and would save me alot of heart ache and i no it be goin to a very gd home the best i could give it so plz help to make my year a happy one


All you can do is try mate, give it your best shot.

[Fawkes]

This is a very generous offer! I will be looking forward to seeing who the go to - it should be made mandatory to make a forum journal on the bird so we can all keep up with them ;)

[Marra]

This is a very generous offer! I will be looking forward to seeing who the go to - it should be made mandatory to make a forum journal on the bird so we can all keep up with them ;)

Hi Emily, we will try to have the lucky falconers that have these falcons post on the progress they make, but not eveyone likes to do diary posts on the forum. If they are not up to posting, I will post for them, they will provide photos an such.

Chris

[Marra]

We will be posting the names of the 2 falconers this eveing, we would then like the lucky guy's to contact us asap to arrange collection of the birds.
It may be late when we make the post as I am going up to Halifax for the day, working to get my house on the market :-x

Chris

[Marra]

no kidding mate very good size :supz::supz:


Hi Mark, the guy only came to buy some hawk food,:lol: saw the falcons in the hack pen and fell in love :heart:
Even he was shocked when we took the bird out, they look smaller in the big pen, then when you take hold of them you see just what a size they are.

Chris.

[Pearl]

Hi Mark, the guy only came to buy some hawk food,:lol: saw the falcons in the hack pen and fell in love :heart:
Even he was shocked when we took the bird out, they look smaller in the big pen, then when you take hold of them you see just what a size they are.

Chris.ok ok stop ill be on my way up soon with some dollor lol i know what you mean mate they always look smaller in the pen get em out they ae monsters :supz::supz:

[MitchTalon]

well i just hope its me lol

[Fraser Hamilton]

well hope some one gets one of these loverly birds if i was more experiansed at hunting rooks i would have a go at trying to get one but after the sad loss of my gyrsaker think ill try and get him bk first gd luck to the ppl that get the birds
i think mitch wood put his :heart: in two flying one ov these falcons give him one 2 fly .

[MitchTalon]

heart sole blood sweet and tears like all my birds ive flown in the past
would make dreams come true but i have a feeling that it wont be me it be one of the guys with the money to have the nice birds that have the all the experiance not the little guy but still hoping

[Fraser Hamilton]

heart sole blood sweet and tears like all my birds ive flown in the past
would make dreams come true but i have a feeling that it wont be me it be one of the guys with the money to have the nice birds that have the all the experiance not the little guy but still hoping
i vote 4 mitch :supz: money should not come into this , it don't make the falcons fly better ;)

[MitchTalon]

most kind of u

[Pure Blood]

yep same vote 4 Mitch the kid needs a start in life with a good falcon , just hope you can make his dreams come true, me harts in it 4 you Mitch all the best ov luck mate :yawinkle:

[Pearl]

yep i hope you get one mate :wink:

[PenelopeP]

I too vote for Mitch. Hes had some ****** luck after putting his heart and soul into his falconry. Give him a chance :heart::supz:

[Pure Blood]

come lads and girls VOTE 4 MITCH we have all had bad luck in the past give him hand in the life ov falconry :goodman:

[MitchTalon]

im so happy all u guys are trying to help it shows what a great bunch of ppl are on this forum and doing the sport im happy to say im a falconer and i no all u ppl

[Pearl]

We will be posting the names of the 2 falconers this eveing, we would then like the lucky guy's to contact us asap to arrange collection of the birds.
It may be late when we make the post as I am going up to Halifax for the day, working to get my house on the market :-x

Chrisi think they may have been chosen ;)

[CloudBase1664]

come lads and girls VOTE 4 MITCH we have all had bad luck in the past give him hand in the life ov falconry :goodman:

Mitch may have had bad luck but has he the ground,quarry and experience to do one of these falcons justice?
Lets leave it to Chris and Bryn to decide where these hawks go and take their decision in good faith.It would be a shame if this ended in tears and recriminations

Cheers Dave

[Greg]

HI Greg, 2 of the falcons that have come out of the hack pen have been 2ld 10oz and 2ld 9oz, this is with food in them. They look like starting the season at around the 2ld 1oz/2ld 2oz mark.

Chris

Just shows what Gyr genes can do. Fying Sakers every day for a few months this year I started to see just what they were capable of. They really are capable of much greater speeds than I had thought possible. With this much Gyr injected she sky is the limit! Will need some good wide open land if being used as a pursuit bird! Whoever is the lucky person had better make sure they have top a notch telemetry set just in-case and know how to use it! I think I would go with the advice from Marshalls and always fly with two transmitters.

[MitchTalon]

i hope they ant but if i have wish the ppl that get the birds the best of luck and they have a gd season

[CloudBase1664]

i hope they ant but if i have wish the ppl that get the birds the best of luck and they have a gd season

Well Said that man!!

Dave

[MitchTalon]

i may not be the most experianced person i no im not but i have lots of ppl that are frendly enough to help me along the way and i have the ground to fly one of these birds was just asking for a chance if i dont get it i dont i was just trying to make a go of getting a chance of the best bird i would likely be able to own

[CloudBase1664]

Just shows what Gyr genes can do. Fying Sakers every day for a few months this year I started to see just what they were capable of. They really are capable of much greater speeds than I had thought possible. With this much Gyr injected she sky is the limit! Will need some good wide open land if being used as a pursuit bird! Whoever is the lucky person had better make sure they have top a notch telemetry set just in-case and know how to use it! I think I would go with the advice from Marshalls and always fly with two transmitters.

I've seen Chris's and Antony's flown on the grouse moor and on lowland game they are big flyers but more than capable of making superb gamehawks in the right hands .The crucial thing as with training all gamehawks I suppose is to give them ample chances and good set ups.Very few people can do that. Here's a pic of Antony with his hawk on the moor.

[Pure Blood]

Just shows what Gyr genes can do. Fying Sakers every day for a few months this year I started to see just what they were capable of. They really are capable of much greater speeds than I had thought possible. With this much Gyr injected she sky is the limit! Will need some good wide open land if being used as a pursuit bird! Whoever is the lucky person had better make sure they have top a notch telemetry set just in-case and know how to use it! I think I would go with the advice from Marshalls and always fly with two transmitters.

well said Greg

[MitchTalon]

post if i was to get one of the birds it would be flown at duck mainly as well as partridge and phesant i belive then i could fly one of these great falcons well and have alot of duck ponds to fly over to do them justice the bird would be flown evey day and with me the hole day i think thats all anone could ask to do would be to fly the bird to the best of there ability and take great care of the bird all of which i think i can do

[Pure Blood]

post if i was to get one of the birds it would be flown at duck mainly as well as partridge and phesant i belive then i could fly one of these great falcons well and have alot of duck ponds to fly over to do them justice the bird would be flown evey day and with me the hole day i think thats all anone could ask to do would be to fly the bird to the best of there ability and take great care of the bird all of which i think i can do

i hope you get one Mitch all the best if not keep your chin up mate , and like mitch said best ov look 2 who gets 2 fly one ov the falcons

[MitchTalon]

any news on who the lucky ppl are

[Marra]

Well here is the news you have all been waiting for…… but first!
While we understand people trying to plead the case of a fellow falconer who has had some misfortune BUT!
This thread and offer was set out at the outset, the birds would be going to people who… Have the relevant experience, have the ground to fly on, have the time to fly the hawk and the telemetry that will be needed to keep track on these big falcons.
Money or influence does not have a bearing on the decision, the final word will be had by Armthorpe Falcons and no one else.

The falconer who will be offered the white 7/8th male is….. Greg, well done and please contact us ASAP so you can collect the falcon

The falconer who will be offered the dark 7/8th male is Matt King… Again well done and call us to arrange collection.

And last but not least…. Mitch, contact us and we have dark 7/8th male for you to try, he is smaller than his brothers but every inch an awesome falcon.

When the guys come to collect their falcons will post some pics.

Thank you to all who had the guts to put themselves up for one of these birds, we wish you the best in your hawking future.

Chris and Bryn

[Dean]

Well here is the news you have all been waiting for…… but first!
While we understand people trying to plead the case of a fellow falconer who has had some misfortune BUT!
This thread and offer was set out at the outset, the birds would be going to people who… Have the relevant experience, have the ground to fly on, have the time to fly the hawk and the telemetry that will be needed to keep track on these big falcons.
Money or influence does not have a bearing on the decision, the final word will be had by Armthorpe Falcons and no one else.

The falconer who will be offered the white 7/8th male is….. Greg, well done and please contact us ASAP so you can collect the falcon

The falconer who will be offered the dark 7/8th male is Matt King… Again well done and call us to arrange collection.

And last but not least…. Mitch, contact us and we have dark 7/8th male for you to try, he is smaller than his brothers but every inch an awesome falcon.

When the guys come to collect their falcons will post some pics.

Thank you to all who had the guts to put themselves up for one of these birds, we wish you the best in your hawking future.

Chris and Bryn
Brilliant news for Mitch:supz:And Chris,you look nothing like Clint Eastwood!!!!Mitch you dont live far from me,if you need any help give me a call!!!!!Well done lad!!!!

[CloudBase1664]

[CONGRATULATIONS LADS:supz:
Lrt the heartache begin:lol:

Dave

[Greg]

Shocked, Pleased, Knocked sideways, out of words to thank for your generosity and the opportunity to fly such a beautiful falcon!
Will be in touch very soon!
Greg

[PenelopeP]

Bloody brill news. Im soooooooooooooooooo pleased Micth has got one, he sure deserves it :supz:

[Matthew Patching]

Well done lads, hope everything geos alright.

[Marra]

You can call the following nubers guys, Call Bryn on 07885373092 or Chris on 07828866432

Chris

[AhmedQ8]

:drinkers:Congregation :drinkers:

Greg
:ctf:
Matt King
:ctf2:
Mitch

[MitchTalon]

thank u so much im so very happy mad a great season u have made my year and now i can have a season now u given me the greatest gift ever thank u so much and ill contact u asap

[Matt King]

Thank you more than words can say, totally made up. And well done Mitch, just shows you what great lads Chris and Bryn really are. I've been to their breeding facility and its out of this world. Will keep everyone posted on the progress, thank you again all the best to everyone and happy hawking.:-D:-D:-D

[MitchTalon]

im so pleased and have spoken to bryn and he was very kind goin to pick the bird up tomoro night and will try and keep posting on all his progress if i have time thanx again to every one who serpored me and big thanx to arnthorpe falcons

[Dean]

Well,you lot may all be happy and full of congrats,but me,Im gutted,totally ****ed off!!!:xI was sure one was mine!!!!:twisted:Armthorpe falcons Baaaahhh!!!!:evil:

[Wooly]

Well done men, good luck with your new falcons. I'm looking forward to reading about there progress and about there kills.
Nice one Marra.

Terry.

[Tezz]

Well here is the news you have all been waiting for…… but first!
While we understand people trying to plead the case of a fellow falconer who has had some misfortune BUT!
This thread and offer was set out at the outset, the birds would be going to people who… Have the relevant experience, have the ground to fly on, have the time to fly the hawk and the telemetry that will be needed to keep track on these big falcons.
Money or influence does not have a bearing on the decision, the final word will be had by Armthorpe Falcons and no one else.

The falconer who will be offered the white 7/8th male is….. Greg, well done and please contact us ASAP so you can collect the falcon

The falconer who will be offered the dark 7/8th male is Matt King… Again well done and call us to arrange collection.

And last but not least…. Mitch, contact us and we have dark 7/8th male for you to try, he is smaller than his brothers but every inch an awesome falcon.

When the guys come to collect their falcons will post some pics.

Thank you to all who had the guts to put themselves up for one of these birds, we wish you the best in your hawking future.

Chris and Bryn

Nice one Bryn & Chris,
lets hope more commercial breeders follow this route.
I'm pleased for the guys who have been selected and I'm sure they will do
the business with them and have a great season.
All the best to you guys.

Tezz

[Kat67]

Well done to Greg, Matt & Mitch:supz: Hope you all have a terrific season and much fun with these falcons:heart:

[Che2]

spot on bryn mate got to say i take my hat off to you brill pal absalute pleasure to kno you mate

[Greg]

Thanks to everyone who has offered their congratulations and support. I will keep people updated on the progress of the bird and post pictures for you all to see
(Can’t wait to get started)! Will pick the bird up tomorrow or Wed, not quite sure which yet. Thanks again to Chris and Bryn!

[LanczSpringer]

Well done Greg ;) and everyone else a great offer from a great breeder :supz:

Greg I look forwards to seeing the beast in action on some crows:twisted:

Ant

Thanks to everyone who has offered their congratulations and support. I will keep people updated on the progress of the bird and post pictures for you all to see
(Can’t wait to get started)! Will pick the bird up tomorrow or Wed, not quite sure which yet. Thanks again to Chris and Bryn!

[Judd Casper]

Thank you more than words can say, totally made up. And well done Mitch, just shows you what great lads Chris and Bryn really are. I've been to their breeding facility and its out of this world. Will keep everyone posted on the progress, thank you again all the best to everyone and happy hawking.:-D:-D:-DHi Matt and congrats what Chris and Bryn havent told you is i am the progress chaser for your game hawk i will be over once week for an update and report starting in October when i pick up Shadow and Lexy.:lol:....nice one mate have you stopped pinching yourself yet?


Sam

[Tony James]

Brilliant news. Mitch you dont live far from me,if you need any help give me a call!!!!!Well done lad!!!!

Congratulations to the lucky three, but that's a heart warming message Dean. Maybe next year eh?

Best wishes,

Tony.

[Pure Blood]

Nice one Bryn & Chris,
lets hope more commercial breeders follow this route.
I'm pleased for the guys who have been selected and I'm sure they will do
the business with them and have a great season.
All the best to you guys.

Tezz

well put tezz

[Pure Blood]

Well here is the news you have all been waiting for…… but first!
While we understand people trying to plead the case of a fellow falconer who has had some misfortune BUT!
This thread and offer was set out at the outset, the birds would be going to people who… Have the relevant experience, have the ground to fly on, have the time to fly the hawk and the telemetry that will be needed to keep track on these big falcons.
Money or influence does not have a bearing on the decision, the final word will be had by Armthorpe Falcons and no one else.

The falconer who will be offered the white 7/8th male is….. Greg, well done and please contact us ASAP so you can collect the falcon

The falconer who will be offered the dark 7/8th male is Matt King… Again well done and call us to arrange collection.

And last but not least…. Mitch, contact us and we have dark 7/8th male for you to try, he is smaller than his brothers but every inch an awesome falcon.

When the guys come to collect their falcons will post some pics.

Thank you to all who had the guts to put themselves up for one of these birds, we wish you the best in your hawking future.

Chris and Bryn

top marks 2 the marra challenge

[Matt King]

Hi Sam looks like the dark side won. Im sure i'll see you for the progress report, might even start to use the good ground !

[Gyr]

Well done to you all, look forward to following your progress with these great falcons:D

[Judd Casper]

Hi Sam looks like the dark side won. Im sure i'll see you for the progress report, might even start to use the good ground !Hi Matt a game hawk will certainly put your ground to better use even if the hawk is from the dark side.:grin:it will get you on the road to a proper hawk of the peregrinus variety:lol:


Sam

[Marra]

Young Mitch as just left us with a grin the size of Doncaster on his face, good luck with the falcon.

chris

[Pure Blood]

Young Mitch as just left us with a grin the size of Doncaster on his face, good luck with the falcon.

chris

he had the same grin at 12 dinner time 2 day lol

[Batwing]

well done fellas they are awsome falcons but then any falcon coming from brynn and chris is always going to be awsome:yawinkle:

[Dean]

Young Mitch as just left us with a grin the size of Doncaster on his face, good luck with the falcon.

chris
Definately a one man bird Mitch,I doubt anyone else will be able to fly him after you!!!!:lol:All the best with him,he looks a little wet behind the ears!!

[MitchTalon]

hes here with me now my arms totaly dead im so pleased and a big thanx to the guys couldnt have meet more frendly or nice ppl im so happy just cant wait to get him training

[Kiki]

Congratulations have fun with them :supz:

2 falcons became 3 Well done Bryn and Chris looks like you have made 3 falconers very very happy :supz::supz:
atb Martyn and Tanya

[Marra]

Greg with his new falcon.

Chris

[Gyr]

WOW, thats going to moult out white.:D

[MitchTalon]

hope he was as cuffed as i was

[Gyr]

hope he was as cuffed as i was

Hi mitch, with a falcon that i would be over the moon m8, good luck kerry:supz:

[Nickic]

great thread ! great idea! well done, will be watching this space closely, should be interesting to see how these falcons turn out, will maybe boost next years sales, who knows!

[Greg]

Got home safe and sound! The bird travelled really well and is now sitting in the quiet of the conservatory. (Or as I like to call it the rain lounge), if you look at the photo the ugly one is me! Boy it is one hell of a nice bird and words fail me when it comes to showing my appreciation to Bryn and Chris.
Now the work starts and I’m really looking forward to it.
Will post some more pictures soon.

[Greg]

Put him on the scales this morning 2lb 6oz.
Has been quite steady on the fist and on the scales not a bate since he left Armthorpe!

[Greg]

Just a few pictures so you can see what a beautiful looking bird he is!

[Pearl]

that bird sure is a stunner and the good thing about them is there out the hack pen not to much fat to get off them they have learned out to fly twist turn and more important stop lol cracking bird my favourite of the three :supz:

[Dave G]

birds are in tip top condition hope you have a great season /dave

[MitchTalon]

these birds are awsome mine is steady and truly the best

[LanczSpringer]

He looks great Greg! :supz:

[SmallPeregrine]

Young Mitch as just left us with a grin the size of Doncaster on his face, good luck with the falcon.

chris
Chris is that young 'Ron Weasley' off Harry Potter films?, if it is, he should pay for Falcon he's a millioniare......:grin:

[Marra]

Last of all, Matt King came and collected his falcon this morning, a very pleased man. :lol:

chris

[Greg]

Well done Matt,
Another fantastic looking bird! I know just how you feel!

[Tony James]

Last of all, Matt King came and collected his falcon this morning, a very pleased man. :lol:

chris

Very 'James Bond';)

Congratulations and best wishes,

Tony.

[Gyr]

Good luck with him,he looks great.:supz:

[Matt King]

Big thank you again to Bryn and Chris (mini marra), stunning bird and very steady too. All the best to everyone with a new bird this year, happy hawking.:-D

[Marra]

Big thank you again to Bryn and Chris (mini marra), stunning bird and very steady too. All the best to everyone with a new bird this year, happy hawking.:-D


I'll give you "mini marra", I hope it bites you :lol:
Good luck with him Matt.

Chris

[CloakDaggerTiercel]

Got home safe and sound! The bird travelled really well and is now sitting in the quiet of the conservatory. (Or as I like to call it the rain lounge), if you look at the photo the ugly one is me! Boy it is one hell of a nice bird and words fail me when it comes to showing my appreciation to Bryn and Chris.
Now the work starts and I’m really looking forward to it.
Will post some more pictures soon.


****, I better warn you when Im putting the kite up Greg!
I don't want my patented parachute release system deployed before Im ready!!
Look forward to seeing him in action.
For anyone that doesn't know Greg, he's a first rate bloke and falconer and will do a good job with it.

Nick

[Marra]

Many thanks to Greg and Matt for keeping us up to date on the falcons we gave them, great to see both birds doing well.
Unfortunately I have just heard 3rd hand that the falcon we gave to Mitch is now dead! Apparently the bird died from a virus? It would have been nice to hear it from the horses’ mouth, not a nice thing to happen to anyone but it does not take a great deal of effort to stay in touch. (you live and learn)

Chris

[Pearl]

sad news :cry:

[Matt King]

Many thanks to Greg and Matt for keeping us up to date on the falcons we gave them, great to see both birds doing well.
Unfortunately I have just heard 3rd hand that the falcon we gave to Mitch is now dead! Apparently the bird died from a virus? It would have been nice to hear it from the horses’ mouth, not a nice thing to happen to anyone but it does not take a great deal of effort to stay in touch. (you live and learn)

Chris

Very sad, a good bird gone. Would like to see a pm, not sure what virus can kill so quick.

[Fly]

very sad news

[Dean]

He is only a young lad with very limited experience wanting to fit in amongst the more experienced!He was given one hell of a bird to maintain and train and now me thinks he is a tad embarrassed!!!Should imagine his ego is deflated................!

[Pearl]

He is only a young lad with very limited experience wanting to fit in amongst the more experienced!He was given one hell of a bird to maintain and train and now me thinks he is a tad embarrassed!!!Should imagine his ego is deflated................! but not letting the breeder know that has given you this chance first is a little off we all went in for the falcons knowing what it intailed or so it would seem , no nastyness in my post just an opinion

[Dean]

but not letting the breeder know that has given you this chance first is a little off we all went in for the falcons knowing what it intailed or so it would seem , no nastyness in my post just an opinion
Lets be honest Mark,this kid had lost a falcon a few weeks before and now has had one die on him!!!His head would not think as an adult,he is a child!Would this of ever turned out to be a fairytail ending???I wonder!!!

["On Wings Like Eagles"]

He is only a young lad with very limited experience wanting to fit in amongst the more experienced!He was given one hell of a bird to maintain and train and now me thinks he is a tad embarrassed!!!Should imagine his ego is deflated................!


I agree, he's sure to be desperately upset & the thought of posting the news is probably too much for him. What a real shame.

Nigel

[Greg]

Mitch told me he had two birds and lost them both at the same time, so yes he will be in a bit of a state and he told me he is giving up falconry!

[Dean]

Mitch told me he had two birds and lost them both at the same time, so yes he will be in a bit of a state and he told me he is giving up falconry!
I knew that was coming next,maybe he will return later if it is still here for him!!!Its a shame threefold,for Chris,Mitch and most of all the falcon!

[Marra]

A message for Greg if you are reading this? I know he is supposed to be in the USA at the moment, a friend of his is supposed to contact us and collect the 7/8h male from this season, the falcon is ready and we have heard nothing!
So if anyone knows of this please give us a call, I would hate the bird to start breaking feathers.

Chris

[CJTaylor]

A message for Greg if you are reading this? I know he is supposed to be in the USA at the moment, a friend of his is supposed to contact us and collect the 7/8h male from this season, the falcon is ready and we have heard nothing!
So if anyone knows of this please give us a call, I would hate the bird to start breaking feathers.

Chris
Chris , initailly he asked me to pick it up and start to train it for him ready to enter when he got back...( the guys all heart) however as i was going to be busy myself ,he then informed me he had a guy who was going to pic up the falcon and release into a hack pen untill his return......if you want a contact pm me Col

[Greg]

Well I think Flash passed the Challenge today!
Greg