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  1. Moorman 1
    Here you go http://www.kennelstore.co.uk/shop/dog-cabins
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    Very nice job Terry it looks built to last.
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    you have a pm
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    Seen plenty of them over the years, Robinhood falconers we used to call them. All the kit but can't fly the bird as she's too fat, only brought her along for the manning! Without a doubt the best falconers in the field are those that were involved in other fieldsports before they got involved with the birds.
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    No problem if ever you are down this way I will sort you a day on some very good ground.
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    As has already been said find out where your nearest club is and contact them ,I'm sure someone would take you out. You could join the International Falconry Forum and ask on there. If you were closer I would give you a day out rabbit hawking.
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    I'm sure it will be ideal for what you want it for Nav my mate uses one on a spar. Its very easy to use. Sorry to huntingman for going off topic on his thread! I have never noticed any difference in the length of their moults. Some seasons it seems quicker than others but who knows why,
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    That's it Nav you never know! I wouldn't go for the Tiny Loc definitely the Marshall but if that's all you can stretch to would have to be second hand and make sure that you get the correct size for feather.... if you know what I mean, small world, isn't it!
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    Hi again I see on the IFF that you fly two Harris's and you told me that you have flown a Kestrel and a Merlin. This isn't a dig at you, but if you have this experience than surely you would know the answers to the most basic of questions that you keep asking?
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    During the hawking season when I am flying I mainly feed mine on rabbit and the odd bits of chick. If you feed quail etc the hawks weight will fluctuate too much. Mine gets fed on what it catches plus topped up with the odd chick here and there. When moulting I feed rabbit, pheasant heads, squirrel (from her kills during winter,then frozen) a few chicks in and out and quail about twice or three times a week. Plenty of rabbit heads to keep the beak in shape. So long as they get some variety and plenty of natural quality food when moulting you shouldn't get any problems.
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    He's a decent bloke and his hoods are the best that I have used.
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    Most people use Anglo Indian hoods for hawks. I find the blocked Anglo Indian hoods are better as they keep their shape, and can take a bit of stick in the field. Here is a link to some decent ones. There are a lot of cheap rubbish around. Give Kevin a bell he will sort you out. Try to find out from the breeder what weight the mother to yours is flying at to try to gauge the correct size. Kevin always seems spot on with his sizing. You want to order it now as there is a wait as they are made to order. http://www.hoodedtalons.co.uk/blocked-anglo-indian-hoods.html
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    Hood her straight away while she is still afraid of you. Its much easier to get it on then, once she gets used to you it will be a lot more difficult as she won't be afraid to duck and bob to dodge it. Sounds strange but you will see what I mean. Leave it on for a decent while then just sit with her and put it on, take it off and keep repeating this. She will gradually accept it. Also after its been on for some time check inside it for any wet patches to make sure its a good fit. You don't want it rubbing her eyes. Good luck!
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    That last piece of advice could be misleading to a novice. Every bird of prey is different some need more others less. Temperature,weather and workload will alter the daily intake to keep a similar weight. Its all trial and error, two hawks the same weight with the same workload and conditions could need a completely different amount of food to maintain the same weight. Also different meats have different nutritional values.
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    Good luck with him keep us posted on his progress. The brancher is something that I fancy doing in the future. There is a bloke in Ireland that flies a male that he reared from a brancher he does very well with him. He's apparently a very well mannered hawk. Keep me posted![/quot This is the first time I've went branch as I'm used to pr birds .as these bird are meant to be more steady bird and can act like a imp birds without the noise part. This is true Sean although I do know of one that turned out very noisy and unbearable. But that was due to the owner dithering about and not getti
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    Good luck with him keep us posted on his progress. The brancher is something that I fancy doing in the future. There is a bloke in Ireland that flies a male that he reared from a brancher he does very well with him. He's apparently a very well mannered hawk. Keep me posted!
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    Hi Jakk I was up at a keeper friends yesterday he has trapped over three hundred squirrels lately. H e would save them for you for 80p each if you could get them collected. They are all totally lead free, all trapped. Do you have a contact number for me to pass onto him as he's difficult to get hold off. Not a great mobile signal in his area. Regards
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    Thanks for that lads I appreciate your help, will take a look! Cheers
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    Had one a few years now good bit of kit sometimes my fingers bit big for the touch screen ,works great with the TT collars , bought a 430 few months back just sent it away hopefully to get fixed to work in UK So you have a Alpha 100 that works in the UK with TT collars? What collars are you using with it? The 430 doesn't operate the training collars though, I don't think. yes i had it when it first came out and 320 before they werent blocked then , the TT shock collars work with mine thou i dont use them .....i use the t5 mini collars Sounds good do you know the best place to
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    Had one a few years now good bit of kit sometimes my fingers bit big for the touch screen ,works great with the TT collars , bought a 430 few months back just sent it away hopefully to get fixed to work in UK So you have a Alpha 100 that works in the UK with TT collars? What collars are you using with it? The 430 doesn't operate the training collars though, I don't think.
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    I know there are lots of threads on here about various GPS tracking devices, but is anyone in the UK using a Garmin Alpha 100 with any of the TT collars? Thanks in advance!
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    Lazy Redtail?

    Moorman 1 replied to sw_bop's topic in Falconry

    Thats it CC you can't beat direct pursuit flights to build fitness and confidence. I'm lucky I have permission on lots of moorland farms with ground buries and a good rabbit population!
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    Meindl long hunting socks, outstanding comfort!
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    Lazy Redtail?

    Moorman 1 replied to sw_bop's topic in Falconry

    Good advice already been given . I found with the redtails that I have flown, you may need a slight weight tweak to get them going but once wed to quarry you can add the weight back on as with all birds. Also as the fitness increases so can the weight to account for added muscle etc. Beginners tend to linger around on the manning , creance work etc too much. Its much more beneficial with all birds to get them loose and hunting as soon as possible. Once this is achieved everything else seems to fall into place. By nature Redtails, (Buteos in general) are lazy and therefore harder to motivate a
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    Here you go Socks http://$%^&*&^%$£$%^&*(/showthread.php?t=141661
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