Help in Surrey

[Jane]

My son has been interested in falconry for quite a while now and recently went on an experience day, which he enjoyed a lot. He's 13.

He would really like to learn more about falconry and spend time with birds of prey and I wondered whether some centres allow young people to help out or whether there is any easy way of getting involved as a young person.

Can anyone help? We live near to Kingston Upon Thames.

Thanks!

[Addi]

centres tend to have an influx of young people wanting to be a volunteer, they usually have to show willing to get work there .. the only forceeable problem i can see with your son is his age .. if he was a touch older it would be easier .. is your plan to get him a bird or just to let him experience it, if you are planning on him getting a bird at such a young age may i suggest that you go along yourself with him and get some experience or better stil if there are any falconers on here local to you they may be better to help you out and guide your son rather than him just cleaning out aviarys at a centre


craig

[HunterPaul]

i live in guildford sorry farnborough, my huntings in guildford and will be more than happy to take him out a couple of times over the season....start em young...I would suggest you get to know anybody you let take him out first...safety and all that...I have had safety checks done by the police as I have worked with kids in the past before.....

[Addi]

try hunterpaul ... he is in your area and is always keen to help!

[DeathFromAbove]

good on ya paul, nice to see people stepping in to help out like that

[Jane]

Thanks for such quick replies.

At this point it's more about learning all about falconry and experiencing it rather than having a bird.

Thanks for the offer - we'll try and get in touch.

:D

[Addi]

I would suggest you get to know anybody you let take him out first...safety and all that...I have had safety checks done by the police as I have worked with kids in the past before.....


i would love to comment on that but at this point i think iyl hodl myself back lol

[Minty]

i live in guildford sorry farnborough, my huntings in guildford and will be more than happy to take him out a couple of times over the season....start em young...I would suggest you get to know anybody you let take him out first...safety and all that...I have had safety checks done by the police as I have worked with kids in the past before.....


Sorry but i am new to falconry but i did not no you could work kids i thought it was Ferrets and/or dogs.


Addi what stopped you? 'Spit it out man'!

[HunterPaul]

dont do kid jokes lads ...dont find it funny so Ill bow out of this...

[Tim Laycock]

Agreed! There is no amusement to be wrung from this!

Very poor!!!

[Addi]

Agreed! There is no amusement to be wrung from this!

Very poor!!!


the joke wasnt going to be aimed at kids .. it was going to be at paul but seeing as you have all lost your sence of humour today i was right in holding back!

[Tim Laycock]

I shall let you know when I have found it again.