Harsh Weather

[a bag of it 1]

Hello everybody, first post here. I am starting the research phase of getting into falconry and so far I haven't been able to find any solid information about what types of weather certain birds can handle. I am located in the rocky mountains of Colorado, so it can get pretty cold and snowy here in the winter. I plan on starting with a red tailed hawk as they seem to be the easier bird to start with in the US. Since they live outside all winter in the wild, I assume they can handle the cold temperatures, but at the same time it seems wrong to leave an animal outside in those conditions. What do you guys think?

[paulus 26]

have any wild ones ever knocked on your door when its cold

[grovsey 74]

Have you done your apprenticeship ,if not ur breaking the law in the USA

[a bag of it 1]

How am I breaking the law? I haven't done anything yet

[j j m 6,537]

welcome mate most over there start off with the red tail its a hardy bird and used to cold weather ,good luck mate

[romany52 313]

You wouldn't keep it outside as such mate, it would be in some kind of shelter, not sure even a Redtail would survive extreme cold if left tethered out in the open at flying weight,even in it's native habitat . Remember in the wild they can fly about, and find places out of the wind.

[grovsey 74]

 

 

How am I breaking the law? I haven't done anything yet

Look at the law and ur mentor will advise you on the bird that suit you ect its not as simple as just getting a bird like UK even though I wish it was the same ,

[walnutwhip 12]

Think colorado has some serious weather and would be unfair to leave a bird tethered outside...as would be difficult to keep itself warm.

In the wild they gorge on anything they can get to survive the winters being at top weight - which in captivity would make them difficult to handle as they do not want to know there "owners".

A weather resistant enclosure and a flight area would be required there are guide lines for ownership [uSA] and should be checked with your mentor, after all you want the best for your bird...