TRAINING

[HarrisHawk.1.]

Does people here train there birds with a dummy bunny because i got told to put the bunny in the aviarie with 2 chicks legs and let it go to it . because thats its own surroundings then you take the bird in the fields with the dummy bunny. does eny1 do that here

[Hawkmaster]

First of all what is YOUR goals for doing it?

To get the birds back? Rather use a leather padded lure.
To get it hunting rabbit? Rather use a dead rabbit, preferably warm.
To do it for fun? Rather just go flying! :lol:

HTH?

Paul

[Osiris]

:shock:

To get it hunting rabbit? Rather use a dead rabbit, preferably warm.

Using a dead rabbit is good. Gets the bird used to the feel of the rabbit plus it can get a taste of the rabbit. I like to use the Dummy Bunny for the first few training flights, then try and use a dead rabbit in training to get the hawk used to the way a rabbit feels etc...

Totally agree with what you just said Paul.

Do you have any birds Harrishawk.1.???

[HarrisHawk.1.]

thanks for that info you 2

yeah i do i have a male harris 25week old its had the lure but a bit jubiuos about dummy

thanks very much

[Wightwings]

25 wks? early bird should be more than past the DB stage by now......???

use the sung for recall and the DB for early training only OR recall, get on to carcass and real thing asap..... :mrgreen:

[North East Harris Hawker]

is the bird going free yet?

[MickeyDredd]

is the bird going free yet?

I'd be very surprised if it was :shock:

[Wightwings]

is the bird going free yet?

I'd be very surprised if it was :shock:

mm agree Mickey.........VERY surprised.............. :roll:

[HarrisHawk.1.]

yes my birds flying brill been flying for 4 weeks
now and no probs comes back straight away m8

thanks.....

[Wightwings]

:lol: :lol: your taking the **** now arnt you.........how about a brief intro HH1 into what you fly...how long...experience...etc etc etc...........oooh prob not then..........

Enough is enough please mods and admin........if this guy is a serious falconer.......the hole in my arse is square........

[The Egyptian]

I havnt got my bird yer so please understand the Q I ask are from a very novice point of view' Im'e intrested very much in HH so before I get one do I

1 - Have PRE ARRANGED PLACE TO HUNT MY BIRD ?

2- IM'E FROM LIVERPOOL SO IS THER PLACES TO RECOMMEND FOR THE HUNTING PROCESS AND IS THE SAME SPACE NEEDED FOR TRAINING I.E LURE,LEASH?

3- FEEL COMFORTABLE WITH THE KNOLEDGE AQUIRED AND PROCEED WITH THE TRAINING AS SOON AS THE BIRD SETTLES ?

4- HOW IS A MENTOR ACQUIRED IS IT JUST LOOK AND WOULD A MENTOR NECESSARILY MEAN STANDING NEXT 2 ME OR IS THE FORUM ENOUGH?

thank you. :tonqe:

[Osiris]

Seems like u on the right track m8. Wouldn't say the forum is enough for mentoring m8. Getting a person nearby you who's willing to help you out and teach you is a gr8 thing. Its finding the person willing to do so. For as when it comes to coping....whos gonna help? the forum? :D
Hunting ground is a good thing to be arranged before getting the bird. Equipment needed before getting the bird. Some breeders supply you with leash, jess, bell, tailmount, swivel etc. but you need scales, bows etc.
YOu should feel comfortable before getting the bird. Experience as well as knowledge should be obtained before even thinking about getting a bird, but theres some people out there that get the bird before not even knowing anything, then the bird ends up being given to someone else or.......................
You seem like a nice person so i'm sure you'll do good. You shouldnt have any problem with getting someone to mentor you. The forum is a gr8 place to ask questions and gain some knowledge. Get some good books by JPJ, Adrian H, Glazier, Emma Ford... Gr8 books for both beginners and "experienced". Try and get out on some experience days or ask to volunteer at a local center or ask to help out with someone near you that has there own bird. Sure theres people on here that are from Liverpool or surrounding area...
Hope things go well for you m8. Any more Qs just post em up. :D

Cheers, Jamie :D

[FlameHairedFalconer]

Hi

It looks like you are on the right track and asking the right questions at this stage (especially having visited the Cumbrian BOP centre - nice people there!)

You need to try and find some people in your area who are falconers - they will be able to teach you more about keeping and flying a hawk in an urban area.

Does anyone know if there are any clubs (other than the usual suspects) in Liverpool or surrounding areas??

FHF

[OutFlying]

Cheshire hawking, Welsh hawking club, Bfc - both Northwest and North Wales all within 30 - 40 minutes away.

[The Egyptian]

Nice 1 it's slowley fitting in 2 place:yawinkle: