Forum: Falconry Questions

Only posts related to Falconry will be allowed on this forum apart from in the "Everything Else Forum" and the "Vehicles for sale forum"

Please read!!

Welcome to FQ:- Please post an introduction, before posting in the main forums,

Post here if you are a total beginner or a novice and want to ask questions without fear of being slated for asking what you may think is a stupid or silly question.
We all asked them in the beginning!!!.
Anyone who slates a member in this section will be suspended from this forum!!!

Just getting started? Post your questions here...

Helpful advice - falconer to fellow falconer

Ask here for tips on making your own equipment. Also show how you make your own equipment so people can share your knowledge and make their own.

If you imprint birds please explain why and how you do it so others have a better understanding of it. Also what not to do so that you don't end up with a screaming food imprint!!

Post here for any questions or advice required for housing a bird. Also photos of your housing can be posted which may help others decide on their own construction.

Posts your tips on how to get the best out of your bird on the kite. What are the advantages/disadvantages of using a kite for longwings. Also post your tips on how to train a bird to go up to the kite.

Post here your hunting experiences during the season. Please remember that any photos you post will be viewed by certain Guests!! so please keep them showing great respect for the quarry as any good falconer would!! Any photos deemed to be in bad taste will be deleted!!

Post photos of your birds here for people to view

Where to go to get your kit, and discussions about what's best to get

Please post here if you have Secondhand Falconry Equipment For Sale/or for Wanted Items. This is not a discussion forum it is just Items for Sale or Wanted.

Falconry Books and videos can be listed here. Views and opinions of books and videos can be discussed and passed on. Nothing other than falconry books or Videos/Dvd's to be listed otherwise they will be deleted instantly!!!!

Here is a link to Defra for any information that you require. And the best of british luck

Please list good Avian vets around the country so people have instant access if they need a vet in a hurry or for advice. Please list the location as the heading.