a little help and info needed

[y444tes 0]

Hi i work ferrets and go shooting and i have been interested in birds of prey for a bit know and i have the chance to get a goshawk i was just wondering if this would be a good bird to start with because it has already been work and i did'nt want to buy a bird and have to train it myself just in case it flew away any help would be greatful.

[kev2560 7]

sorry but a goss is not really the bird to be starting with,you would be better geting a harris or a red just my opinion but worth thinking about kev.

[reg1234 0]

hi mate get a harris alot easy compaird to agoss

[trappa 518]

Agree with above. Gosses are a feckin nightmare mate if you dont know what your doing. Avoid like the plague.

[y444tes 0]

Thanks for the help i'll look in to them i though it might be a bit out of my league

[craigyboy 1,274]

Thanks for the help i'll look in to them i though it might be a bit out of my league

take all the advice given mate,theyre defo not a bird for the novice,imo look into harris hawks or redtails

[nightcrawlerslodge 0]

I would look at finding a mentor before buying a bird mate falconry will take up most of your time to be honest and if you can relate with your mentor about your bird you will learn a lot more personally from experience I would go for a male Harris hawk they seem a lot calmer and are fun to work with. Them Gos and red tail hawks are a different kettle of fish which has been pointed out to you I started with a kestrel as a kid then went on to a Harris "which am still learning about" Harris hawks make excellent hunters and flyers and companions. If possible try and find some one close by that can offer you first hand experience first that would be better for you and your pocket mate good luck on your journey in to the magical wonders of falconry it is certainly an awesome experience.

Edited September 3, 2009 by nightcrawlerslodge

[CityHunter.uK 12]

where you based ? I agree you should go for a harris a male harris at that as they are nice and easy and can easily hit rabbits. If you are Newcastle Northumberland way give me a shout I will help you out with your hawk.