woody801 Posted April 8, 2013 Report Share Posted April 8, 2013 (edited) Hi, Is there any body in south Cumbria that keeps Hawks? I'm very interested in learning how to keep and care for these birds. I realize there is a lot to learn and am not daft enough to go out and get a bird without being adequately prepared. Although I am a complete novice as regards to falconry I come from a country sports background and have a decent knowledge of a wide range of country pursuits. I'd love to get into falconry more but there seems to be very little opportunity to do so. The only way I've found so far is by doing a 5 day course which is very expensive. If anybody is willing to show me the ropes that would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Michael P.S. I only realized I'd incorrectly spelled falconry as the thread title after I'd posted it. It wont let me change it in the edit section. Edited April 8, 2013 by woody801 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goss hawker Posted May 5, 2013 Report Share Posted May 5, 2013 The best start off bird is always a Harris hawk to learn with only about £250 for a good female keep the weight right and you carnt really go wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchieboy Posted May 6, 2013 Report Share Posted May 6, 2013 The best start off bird is always a Harris hawk to learn with only about £250 for a good female keep the weight right and you carnt really go wrong Definitely! I would imagine that more falconers started with a Harris than any other bird! There are a few good forums covering Falconry, they would be a good place for you to find someone in your area that might be willing to help, advise and "mentor" you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazza9t9 Posted May 6, 2013 Report Share Posted May 6, 2013 I used to keep Harris hawks a few years a go. Had a handful. My dad is very well respected in the falconry world, in fact him and I have just got back from the British falconry show in Northampton. There is a very good falconry forum. I believe one of then is the iff, international falconry forum. There will be a north west falconry club I imagine, I would recommend joining, going to some of the meets. I am sure everyone will welcome you and point you in the right direction to buy a good Harris. There is also some very good books, look for authors such as bob dolton, jermima perry jones and martin hollinshead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody801 Posted May 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2013 Thanks for your help, I'll start off by getting some books and have a look at some forums. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigeon slayer Posted July 28, 2013 Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 Every one will tell you how big a commitment it is to have your own bop but until you get your own bird you wont know what they mean. it will take over your life if your doing it right. Things can go bad very quick and you need some one who can help so try and find someone who near. If your real keen dont be put off by some of the ***** on the falconry forums its an amazing sport and very rewarding. Btw its not folconry its falconry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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