Post by Falcon Boy on Mar 21, 2015 15:25:01 GMT -5
Oh ok gotcha. The exact weight will depend on the bird. But generally:
-"full" weight or fat weight - this is used as a general statement when the bird is too heavy to fly well. Usually, birds are at 'fat weight' when coming out of the moult.
- flying weight - this is the weight that the bird will respond to you and hunt well
-low weight - this is when the bird is too low in weight. they may act lethargic or weak. This is a health issue and needs to be rectified immediately.
I saw in a different thread you asked about books. Western Sporting is a great place to get books - www.westernsporting.com/
Post by dropestoopiq on Mar 23, 2015 8:27:11 GMT -5
i have bought a book training birds of prey by jerremy.. there is no information about feeding for hawk. i will choose changeable hawk eagle dark morph for my hunter.. i little bit confused to preparing her weight for hunting.. maybe you can explain it. thanksful before
Post by dropestoopiq on Mar 24, 2015 9:44:46 GMT -5
oke.. i mean like this.. i got hawk.. and i see her weight 1.000 grams in first time. and in daily, how much i should feed her? until she full or what?
Post by talonsgrip22 on Mar 24, 2015 12:19:28 GMT -5
I posted an article by the author of the book Buteos and Bushytails about weight management. You'll find a lot of different opinions in the falconry community. Research well, listen to your sponsor (if you have one), and follow a weight management that has a successful track record.
oke.. i mean like this.. i got hawk.. and i see her weight 1.000 grams in first time. and in daily, how much i should feed her? until she full or what?
How much the bird eats depends on many factors: the individual bird's metabolism, the temperature, where it is in training, it's health, etc. Unfortunately nobody will be able to tell you how much it needs to eat at any given time. No two birds are the same. The best thing to do would be to read about weight management. That can provide the main ideas of what to look for. Even better would be to find a local falconer who can help with you and your first bird. Reputable falconry books, like the one I linked to by Dr. Nick Fox, are a great starting point.
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Post by Falcon Boy on Mar 27, 2015 15:24:17 GMT -5
It depends on the bird and the condition it is in when you first get it. That's why i'm saying there isn't really a formula or a set number someone can tell you, it completely depends on the individual bird.
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