Lock Talons.... !!!

[falconman86]

I have a FHH and the problem i have is when im out with here flying her on some land that i have and when she flys to the fist for some food, when she tries to fly off the glove she sometimes forgets to let go, tries to fly off but doesnt go anywhere eventuly lets go.....

Also same problem with the dummy bunny, ill pin the bunny down throw food to the side she try to get to the food but again forgets to let go and eventualy does

What could this be.....?

ATB Rob

[Ben C]

sticky foot.

[Bravo666]

same here, mine is CHE 1455grm weight, female, more then 2years old, mature, wild catch, still into manning program, this weight, on scale after 1months manning, till now.
good response this day, but sometimes, still sticky foot, i ever had, the same case to my ruffous belied eagle, i use weight management, upper or lower, till find the ideal response as i wish,..
good luck,..
regards.

[falconman86]

thanks for that ill try my best regards Rob.....:supz:

same here, mine is CHE 1455grm weight, female, more then 2years old, mature, wild catch, still into manning program, this weight, on scale after 1months manning, till now.
good response this day, but sometimes, still sticky foot, i ever had, the same case to my ruffous belied eagle, i use weight management, upper or lower, till find the ideal response as i wish,..
good luck,..
regards.

[Leo 1]

that is sticky foot all/most birds do it wen a hawk closes its feet/talons it is like lock jore that is all it is my fhh duse it all i do be for casting her off is losan them off first but if she seas sumert she wants to chase u wont have a problam

[Leo 1]

sticky foot.

dies it seam like to meany people how dont have a clue are geting birds or is it just me:roll:

[CrossHawk]

dies it seam like to meany people how dont have a clue are geting birds or is it just me:roll:
i'm afraid i agree with ya tig, :-x

[Leo 1]

i'm afraid i agree with ya tig, :-x

no wonder we have hh's breeding in the wild

[David Rampling]

I have found sticky footedness gets better and often vanishes as time goes on, and the bird calms down and understands what is expected of it.

[Leo 1]

I have found sticky footedness gets better and often vanishes as time goes on, and the bird calms down and understands what is expected of it.

agreed my fhh is verry verry raily sticky footed now my mhh is dopey tho he will close his feet befor he evan gets to the glove :lol:

[KevGem1]

I agree with dave, the more she gets out the more she will learn how to do things the right way. Somtimes this can happen when you are rabbiting when you go to slip the hawk off the fist they keep hold of the glove when trying to launch them selfs thus ruining the slip hope this makes sence atb KEV.

[Spear_85]

well what i do is when i train a bird he flys to the fist as soon as he eats i just say (step on) and he positions himself on my thumb ready to go agen and he then knows. so no sticky talons its all to do with how u train your bird:supz:

[Maltese]

Sounds like you may be feeding on the glove and not making them go after their food. They are not forgetting to release their talons. I have found that to much glove work can cause the problem as well as being underweight. Best of luck to you.

[BrianS]

I have found that to much glove work can cause the problem as well as being underweight.

Exactly what I was going to say.

Try raising the weight a 1/4 or 1/2 ounce and it will probably stop.

Brian

[falconman86]

whats sticky foot got to do with HH breeding in the wild tigger HELLO......!
was just a simple question, sure when you started in falconry there was a thing or two you werent sure of.....!!!!

no wonder we have hh's breeding in the wild

[Tony350i]

dies it seam like to meany people how dont have a clue are geting birds or is it just me --------------------------- i have read and i am still reading the mass of info that is on this site which is great for a newbie like myself, exsperianced falconers passing on there knowledge, but i am surprised how often i come across replies that seem a bit negative to newbies that are only trying to get on in the sport, we all have to start some where just some take to it quicker then others. TC

[David Rampling]

dies it seam like to meany people how dont have a clue are geting birds or is it just me --------------------------- i have read and i am still reading the mass of info that is on this site which is great for a newbie like myself, exsperianced falconers passing on there knowledge, but i am surprised how often i come across replies that seem a bit negative to newbies that are only trying to get on in the sport, we all have to start some where just some take to it quicker then others. TC

Of course you are right. Most of us are trying to help people just like you. Everyone has to start somewhere. But some experienced fellers on here get a little uptight that beginers get a bird first THEN do their asking, as it is the wrong way to do it. As long as basic knowledge is aquired before a bird arrives, questions will be answered without sarcasm, never be afraid to ask though, develop a thicker skin if you have too. Its the bird we all worry about.

[Kat67]

Seems a couple of people are forgetting themselves again:roll: The only fool is one who doesnt ask questions..

Be helpful please or dont bother posting:yawinkle:

[Tommy No Mates]

[Nice replyand sound advice:supz::supz::supz: had this problem with one of my young hawks moved wieght up a tad stopped the sticky foot ,try it:idea:


quote=David Rampling;1044994]Of course you are right. Most of us are trying to help people just like you. Everyone has to start somewhere. But some experienced fellers on here get a little uptight that beginers get a bird first THEN do their asking, as it is the wrong way to do it. As long as basic knowledge is aquired before a bird arrives, questions will be answered without sarcasm, never be afraid to ask though, develop a thicker skin if you have too. Its the bird we all worry about.[/quote]

[falconman86]

problem sorted her weight is to 2.4lb the other day just befor i put her into moult and took her out for a few flight one side of my field to the other for a little exersise as befor she was hunting at 2.1lb so it was the weight i guess thanks all the same for those who gave me the advice,
As for those taking the pi$$ out of people who are just starting i think they do have a piont in one way, but to now everything about them befor getting a bird is impossible i think, i think just the basics thould be revised befor getting a bird manning, trainning, nutrition etc then you will pick the rest of the information as you learn with your bird.......

ATB