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  5. Braided Or Leather?

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    have used bothe but went back to leather

    Please expand,

    Thanks, ian

    think the braided becomes a problem on hawks when there crashing in to brambles and thorns. Think a while ago I read a post ( not sure if on here or iff ) that when there Harris crashed in to brambles and thorns after a rabbit the braided nylon jesses got tangled on thorns which left the bird unable to move.

    Thanks for that something I would never thought of. Were there any other deciding factors?

  7. My Bushing Terrier.

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    Looks a belter and am glad to hear she is doing wat u want. I have no knowledge of terrier work but if others with more experience give advice its always best to listen. You choose your own path after but its always best to listen first.

    Regards, ian

  11. Falconry Shropshire

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    Hello there. I am in Telford. As said above its best not to let her go when she bates at a perch in the early days or she may get into the idea of bating at all the perches she fancies. This will lead to her been very unsettled on the fist. Some birds can be unsteady when going near gates as they have been unbalanced in the past when you struggle to open the gate. On the bob Dalton video about Harris' he has one that bates when he walks round corners. Try and see things from her point of view and work out what is causing her to bate and eliminate it. Try giving her a tireing when you approach the gate or take her back to the perch for a few times to see if you can break the habit.

    regards,

    ian

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  15. Flushing Dog Vs Pointing Dog Under Hawks

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    all gun dog breeds will work well and it can come down to personal choice. If there is a lot of gorse then you may find a spaniel fares better but saying that many HPR will bust cover. Alot of spaniels will also pause before flushing and if this is encouraged you would have the indication you want before flushing.

    regards

    ian

  16. Red Tail X Harris Hawk

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    I have to admit I have always wanted to fly one. If pushed I cant see how they could be better than a pure harris (never hunted reds so cant comment) but would still love to hunt one. Unfortunately they are going for what I consider to be silly money and therefore I haven't had the chance.

    regards

    ian

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