Harrishawk

[herbit 13]

hello just wondering if any 1 can help me ive got a new harrishawk its my first bird an am abit worried about him he seems to be not eating as much as when i first got him could it be that he is at a top wait or that the weathers geting warmer

[Longers7 720]

How much was he eating, and how much is he eating now? Is he down for moult? Is his keel sharp? What's his hunting weight? What's his weight now?If honest with you mate, it's a bit difficult for anybody to answer your question on the Internet without seeing the bird and knowing the birds history, if your worried about his health, then a good vet is your best option.

[herbit 13]

he was eating 3 chicks a day now hes taking 2 days two eat them ye his keel is sharp an its down for moult i dont no his fly weight not had him to long but hes last years bird an had a bit of a bad life to begin my mate found him in a tree nearly dead he had to hand feed the bird for the first few days chopping chicks up to little bits he could not stand up at first but he improved a lot over the last few months only last week an half he bin goin of is food that wat makes me think about the weather warming up

[muttley94 74]

from what i understand keeping a bird is hard enough work if you're its first owner and treat it well, I wish you good luck with one that's had a bad start in life as your first bird! sounds like you like a challenge!

All the best!

Matt

[herbit 13]

it will be a challenge at the begin of the season when trying to start him of ave got a terrier wats in pup to so i was hoping to start the bird over the young pups sounds like a good plan but nothin ever works out the way u want does it but ave got a good mentor

[muttley94 74]

yeah good luck! im sure with the right attitude, effort and patience it will work out! having a good mentor will help too im sure!

all the best next season, hopefully you will post up with some good stories then!

[david901 164]

How much was he eating, and how much is he eating now? Is he down for moult? Is his keel sharp? What's his hunting weight? What's his weight now?If honest with you mate, it's a bit difficult for anybody to answer your question on the Internet without seeing the bird and knowing the birds history, if your worried about his health, then a good vet is your best option.

AS above mate. If in doubt seek out someone who knows about them.

A good avian vet is what you are after as normal cat and dog vets don't really know a lot about hawks.

Or better still get someone who is experienced with BOPs.

All the best

[herbit 13]

thanks for that muttley an ye hope they will be a few good days out if all goes to plan

[herbit 13]

the bird seems to be fine now hes eating okay again thanks for the advice

[The REAL Talpa 2]

Hi all I'm new to this and I was wondering is it a legal requirement to have an a ten with a Harris in the UK?

[youcanthide...BANG 1,051]

Nope they aren't native birds

[The REAL Talpa 2]

Ah thankyou very much. Much appreciated

[youcanthide...BANG 1,051]

No problem pal

[j j m 6,533]

Good luck with your bird mate