As you all know, I am ready for my falconry exam. (on the practice test i got 89 right)I am not rich, but I do have the room. I would like to know some sites that list how to make falconry items, like jesses, leashes and swivels. It would also be nice to see some deminsions of mews and weathering yards. Thanks you all
"Falconry is not a hobby or an amusement; it is a rage. You eat and drink it, sleep it and think it. You tremble to write of it, even in recollection. It is as King James the First remarked, an extreme stirrer up of passions." --- T.H. White
couldn't u know the dimensions to the mews and weathering yard? well in Washington its 8x8x10... and weathering is 10x10x10 if i remember i have to look later...
Jess's and anklets arnt hard at all to make. i made both of aarons coops anklets and Jesse's *ahh slave labor...lol* the ankles... i cut out a rectangle piece of leather, wrapped it around the leg, measured where it fit best, cut it out.. etc.. jesses, i cut out 2 pieces of leather about a mm or 2 bigger then the eyelet of the grommet and in length i think the ones for the female coop where... 8 inches? but dont copy that for a red tail!!!!!!!
swivel? go buy them. they are cheap. sturdy. good. and a pain in the ass to make most likely
a good book Falconry and Hawking, has instructions for hoods, hawking bag, and gauntlet *Ive heard negative about the gauntlet*
north American falconry and hunting hawks has apparently alot of info on the making of furniture....
The anklets on my bird are tougher than any others I've seen! The leather has been doubled over so it doesn't need to be frayed at the tops and bottoms (I'm blanking on the real term for that) giving it a rounded top and bottom. And they're really tough too! If I can, I'll try and get some pics up of them.
Last Edit: Jan 14, 2006 20:54:16 GMT -5 by SkyRider
I'm assuming that your willing to pay for the kangaroo leather? cause that is a little expensive but will last awhile. so far in equipment i've bought a scale, leather, swivel, gauntlet, grommets, grommet closer, and one perch (have two.) everything else i have made. but as far as sites go, google it, thats what i do.
I've heard grommets can hurt the birds legs, and it's best not the have grommets.
"Falconry is not a hobby or an amusement; it is a rage. You eat and drink it, sleep it and think it. You tremble to write of it, even in recollection. It is as King James the First remarked, an extreme stirrer up of passions." --- T.H. White
FG, Usally grommets are a good thing they help keep the hole in the anklet from getting worn out and causing the Jess knot to slip through. Most bird do just fine with grommets installed and putting them on the larger raptors is pretty much a must. Now, Small hawk/falcons tend to have the problems with them ever so often. Sometimes they are rub and cause scale damage to those smaller legs. Also they add extra weight that really isn't needed with a bird that really dosen't put a lot of strain on them. So to prevent possible injurys to those delicate small hawk legs. A lot of falconers just don't recommend putting them on.
Last Edit: Jan 28, 2006 18:14:50 GMT -5 by Tiercel78
I used to think i knew some things. But i'm not so sure anymore.
The only thing i have bought is my gauntlet, swivel, grommet set and a vest. Everything else is so easy to make, even hoods and perches are easy. You just need to practice. As for grommets on small birds, i went to wal-mart and bought these little bitty tiny grommets, my kbirds anklets ans jesses weigh 2g total. I remember my first kbird had like 6-8g he was luggin on his legs. Practice makes perfest in this area. I also buy astro turf, but i get that at walmart too.
Uh... I dont know what California Regulations your looking at Taralom, but in my Regs it says nothing about Grommets.
(2) Equipment. The Following items shall be in the possession of the applicant before he can obtain a permitt or license:
(i) Jesses- At least 1 pair of Alymeri Jesses or simliar type constructd of pliable, high quality leather or suitable synthetic material to be used when any raptor is flown free.( Traditional 1- Piece Jesses may be used on raptors when not being flown.);
(ii) Leashes and swivels-At least 1 flexible, weather resistant leash and 1 strong swivel of acceptable falconry design;
(iii) Bath container- At least 1 suitable container, 2 to 6 inches deep and wider than the length of the raptor, for drinking bathing each raptor;
(iv) Outdoor Perches- At least 1 weathering area perch of an acceptable design shall be provided for each raptor; and
(v) Weighing Device- A Reliable scale or balanced suitable for weighting the raptor(s) held and gradulated to increments of not more than 1/2 ounce ( 15gram) shall be provided.
Where did you get your information about being required to have grommets in California?