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Hi, i was just wondering if it was still possible to get wild taken goshawks brought in from the continent? Does anyone still import German or Czech birds? Cheers David
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Some birds take longer than others to get into rabbits, Its hard to give any advice without seeing the bird. You said you have a friend with a Harris, what does he say about the bird.It may require the bird's weight being dropped temporarily or it may need to go up a bit, as i said its difficult without being there.Its just a pity its not late summer with loads of youngsters about. Then your bird could have picked her own prey.It may just be a confidence thing. ATB David
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Hi Soapy, a bit more info is required. Has your bird flown and caught rabbits on its own? Is she a first year bird? Cheers David
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Where abouts in Scotland. My mate was looking for one. Cheers
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You could try your nearest BOP centre, they usually have a few HH's and may be able to help you. ATB David
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hi there, just a thought why don't you use harris hawk's feather, they're more pliable and harder wearing than a gosses, also more readily available. I've used crow and redtail on my own gos before. ATB David
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Some females are not that big. My old redtail used to fly at around 2lb 6oz. She was diffinately female. Its hard to give any advice over a forum as you can't see the hawk in the flesh. You would be better off seeking out the help from someone more experienced who can actually handle the bird and see if she is overweight or if there is another underlying problem. It is better to get the hawk to come instantly over a short distance than for her to take her own sweet time at a longer distance. Its also better to call her for a large reward a couple of times than to call her lots of times fo
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They're cracking birds mate. The rabbit situation is pretty much the same were i live so i ended up hunting grey squirrels with mine. Good luck with her David
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Cheers Jasper. If you've got good breeding lines, then why change them All the best Dave
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Nice hawks mate. How difficult is it to import birds these days with bird flu and the like.Its just i saw recently there were a few african hawkeagles imported, as well as gabar goshawks, shikras etc for sale on birdtrader. Just curious Cheers Dave
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My male Kestrel got one a few weeks ago!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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I've seen an advert selling a titan MPT that looked similar. Dave
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I was given a hutch with some wire at the base. Before i put a ferret in i checked it over and noticed that the mesh was all coroded due to the acid in the urine and faeces.Stainless steel would probably be OK.
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I might be interested as well. I'm looking for a silly tame hob. I was going to wait for this years kit but could take one if tame enough. Dave
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Maybe you would be better off waiting till next season as at 12 months old he is still a bit young and could be easily ruined. Just my opinion. Dave
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Would you post and if so how much? Dave
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Hi Jasper i also think it funny that most people go for the size of the hawks rather than their ability.My 3/4 german male will take anything from sparrows upwards. He's also taken a couple of rabbits now. Dave
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Hi Jasper, i fly an '08 3/4 german 1/4 finn tiercel. I only picked him up in November, he has a high prey drive, he wants to kill anything with feather on it. Still not sure about rabbit yet. Dave
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How long is a piece of string? It all depends on how desperate the seller is to get rid. But remember cheapest is not always the best. A hawk is a long term investment, they can live for 20 plus years so you would be better getting a well bred and well reared hawk, which are generally not much dearer. Average price - male 250, female 350 pounds
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Flew a small female red for a few years. A very well mannered bird. Main quarry was squirrell and rabbit, but she occasionally had duck, pheasant and moorhen. She would wait on in the right conditions. They are good birds if handled right and they take a bit to get them fit. Dave
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That looks a sore one mate. If she is not an aggresive hawk, the hard part is going to be working out why she did this. She must have had her own reason for this.[Not that i know anything !!] ATB Dave.
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does he drop to flush?
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I've read this book years ago, very interesting