getting a harris hawk

[Guest bullterrier]

well after reading all these topics over the year and always having an interest in Harris hawks am going to get myself a Harris next year why next year well am getting my new kennels after Christmas and ill also be getting my birds housing [mews] 12x8 sorted have been reading lots of books about Harris hawks and falconry am going to sort a course out as well ill have all the kit food and telemetry[do you use a telemetry with your Harris if so which system do you use ] ill also be using a hood [do any of you;s use a hood with your Harris ]and i have plenty of permission were i ferret and new permission to fly on and when this all sorted ill start looking for a breeder can [ any of you recommend a breeder if you have had a bird from] i cant wait have been showing English bulls for 30years i know when i start something i am committed i don't want to keep a Harris and change after a few seasons we me and the bird will learn together and get better with every season i was also reading some were on this site about DVDs of Harris hawks to get but cant remember can anyone recommend any l really enjoy some of the write ups on here follows peoples progress with there new birds thanks . ..john

[mickmck 716]

well after reading all these topics over the year and always having an interest in Harris hawks am going to get myself a Harris next year why next year well am getting my new kennels after Christmas and ill also be getting my birds housing [mews] 12x8 sorted have been reading lots of books about Harris hawks and falconry am going to sort a course out as well ill have all the kit food and telemetry[do you use a telemetry with your Harris if so which system do you use ] ill also be using a hood [do any of you;s use a hood with your Harris ]and i have plenty of permission were i ferret and new permission to fly on and when this all sorted ill start looking for a breeder can [ any of you recommend a breeder if you have had a bird from] i cant wait have been showing English bulls for 30years i know when i start something i am committed i don't want to keep a Harris and change after a few seasons we me and the bird will learn together and get better with every season i was also reading some were on this site about DVDs of Harris hawks to get but cant remember can anyone recommend any l really enjoy some of the write ups on here follows peoples progress with there new birds thanks . ..john

 

 

good luck with it all john , you will love it mate . i fly a 5 year old female and she is a real beast when out hunting , i fly her with another female my mate has and they great together. i been manning mine up over the last 2 weeks as she just finished her molt . and she is about ready nowso next week will be her first outing i cant wait . ill let you know how i get on . cheeers mick

[mick1212 389]

well after reading all these topics over the year and always having an interest in Harris hawks am going to get myself a Harris next year why next year well am getting my new kennels after Christmas and ill also be getting my birds housing [mews] 12x8 sorted have been reading lots of books about Harris hawks and falconry am going to sort a course out as well ill have all the kit food and telemetry[do you use a telemetry with your Harris if so which system do you use ] ill also be using a hood [do any of you;s use a hood with your Harris ]and i have plenty of permission were i ferret and new permission to fly on and when this all sorted ill start looking for a breeder can [ any of you recommend a breeder if you have had a bird from] i cant wait have been showing English bulls for 30years i know when i start something i am committed i don't want to keep a Harris and change after a few seasons we me and the bird will learn together and get better with every season i was also reading some were on this site about DVDs of Harris hawks to get but cant remember can anyone recommend any l really enjoy some of the write ups on here follows peoples progress with there new birds thanks . ..john

i fly a male great little birds if you buy one make sure its off good working birds some people just breed them without hunting them an from my experience they are a nightmare to enter were as working birds young tend to just go at the right weight mines nearly finished its moult in a couple of weeks if you fancy getting out with us for hands on gis a shout atb

[Guest bullterrier]

mickmck thanks for that have been reading your posts hope have a good season mate alright mick1212 i would love that mate are you from Liverpool yourself mate am just reading books all the time now am thinking of going on a five day course but just looking at them at the moment but am just going to take my time looking for a bird were did you get yours from mate . ...john

[EskdaleHawks 8]

well after reading all these topics over the year and always having an interest in Harris hawks am going to get myself a Harris next year why next year well am getting my new kennels after Christmas and ill also be getting my birds housing [mews] 12x8 sorted have been reading lots of books about Harris hawks and falconry am going to sort a course out as well ill have all the kit food and telemetry[do you use a telemetry with your Harris if so which system do you use ] ill also be using a hood [do any of you;s use a hood with your Harris ]and i have plenty of permission were i ferret and new permission to fly on and when this all sorted ill start looking for a breeder can [ any of you recommend a breeder if you have had a bird from] i cant wait have been showing English bulls for 30years i know when i start something i am committed i don't want to keep a Harris and change after a few seasons we me and the bird will learn together and get better with every season i was also reading some were on this site about DVDs of Harris hawks to get but cant remember can anyone recommend any l really enjoy some of the write ups on here follows peoples progress with there new birds thanks . ..john

Glad to see your taking your time and getting everything in place before getting your bird If trained properly you shouldn't need telemetry for your harris but it does help if the bird dissapears out of sight, so it is advisable. I hood all my birds including harris's. It would also be advisable to find yourself a mentor, to give you back-up advice if it is required. Good luck & Enjoy!!

[jasper65 6]

Hello John

 

I'm chuffed to bits you're taking up a bird mate! like eskdalehawks said its good to see someone do their homework first, must say I didn't expect anything different from you .

 

Its a shame you live so far away mate as I have a old pair of Harris I have bred with for years now, the father is 21 and the mother 16 and they have litteraly been going at it since she was 4, the father is a bird originaly imported over by the BFC which was used for their aprentiship schemes they was running back then, he finaly came to me and ended up shagging most of his life .

 

I have three 2010 20 weeks old Harris's here at the moment, two females and one male! I have never advertised them as to be honest since I moved out here in the sticks the security isn't perfect so I have been a bit careful, normaly they all go abroad as a job lot but this year I let her just do the one clutch which wasn't worth while to the guy who normaly takes them, all three can go for a song to decent falconers as to be Honest they now want taking up badly to be flown. I won't let you have one as I think you are doing the right thing and waiting until next year which is very wise.

 

all I can say mate if you want one of these next year send me a PM and I'm sure you're bank balance won't get broken in any way .

 

Take Care

 

Jasp

[Guest bullterrier]

eskdalehawks alright mate thanks for your comments i might have a mentor not to sure at the moment it not there is plenty of time am getting a telemetry some people i know have said they don't use them and there a waste of money but better safer than sorry is my motto my bird and telemetry and kit will be insured my vet as also gave me a vets number who deals with birds of prey also got two new books in the post this morning hope you have a good season mate what other birds do you fly mate .. ...john and tony its is a shame am to far away or you would be my mentor:tongue2: i got offered a two year old male Harris last week mate on loan i said no because firstly am not ready for a bird and as you have and other more experience members on here have said to other people in past topics getting there first bird a young bird is like a blank canvas and its all down to me i would love one of your Harris now tony it would be wrong of me and the bird to even doe its very tempting ill wait until am ready i spend more time on this on this section reading old post of late have you any pictures of your Harris hawks tony thanks .. ...john

[jasper65 6]

Hello John

 

just a few pictures of some young HH's from this old pair. I wasn't going to bother to breed them next year! the plan was to let them start off some Gos eggs for me.

 

The father was a genuine mexican Imported bird and very dark as you can see from some of his young in the pictures belonging to other people who sent me them, All the years I have had this pair I have never realy kept many pictures.

 

trouble is I am miles away! the alternative is a courier I suppose or there should be plenty of breeders closer to home but the offer is here if you fancied one.

 

Cheers Jasp

 

By the way I can't PM you for some reason

[Guest bullterrier]

some stunning birds there tony the last one on the glove the really dark ones is a cracker mate sent you a pm to see if you receive it ATB,. ...john

[mick1212 389]

some stunning birds there tony the last one on the glove the really dark ones is a cracker mate sent you a pm to see if you receive it ATB,. ...john

cant seem to send you pms atm tried a few times

[Guest bullterrier]

some stunning birds there tony the last one on the glove the really dark ones is a cracker mate sent you a pm to see if you receive it ATB,. ...john

cant seem to send you pms atm tried a few times

 

 

sent you a pm mate . ..john

[bcjaybc 1]

They are just so wonderful creatures. i have always loved the big wedge tail and if i see one flying i can sit there for as long as i can see it and just watch. i think they (birds of prey) are one of if not the best hunter ever. But in Aus we its illegal to keep birds of prey. i would of loved one after i had finished my uni course when i had more time for it.