2006-10-06 03:28:44 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Birds
The first thing you really need to do is get involved with someone who already practices falconry and see if it is right for you. In the states you do need a license to be a falconer which you get after a certain amount of apprenticeship, however in England you don't. The best bird to start with is usually the Harris Hawk, they are more intelligent than most birds their size and live in family groups in the wild so are more sociable. It is best to get some form of tuition before you consider getting a bird, and also a good book, I recommend "training birds of prey" by Jemima Parry-Jones, It's a simple step by step guide that you can refer to throughout your training. Don't go getting a bird without tuition, I have seen people who just go out and get a kestrel, then kill it because they didn't feed it properly or loose it.
We are based in west Yorkshire and run falconry tuition as a five day course, or over a few weekends.
Visit: www.falconry-adventures.com if your interested, we offer free advice to those willing to learn.
2006-10-06 10:51:37 · answer #1 · answered by Aquila 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try starting at the site below -- they seem to have some relevant information that may help you. Good luck!
2006-10-06 11:23:32 · answer #2 · answered by Yahzmin ♥♥ 4ever 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a falcon
2006-10-06 12:48:21 · answer #3 · answered by barrie s 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
here are some good links:
http://www.falconryacademy.com/
http://www.n-a-f-a.org/
2006-10-06 14:26:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋