How to become a FALCONER | UK Tips
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- čas přidán 25. 07. 2024
- How to become a falconer, uk tips. In this video I will be going over my tips on how to become a falconer, specifically how to become a falconer in the uk. I will not be going over any information you need for getting your first bird, these are just my tips that I think you should be taking towards becoming a falconer. There are many videos already like this online, however most of them are directed at American falconry. Falconry in the UK is very different and getting into uk falconry can be very easy if you do it right, however that doesn’t mean everybody should.
If these tips make it seem like too much work, then UK falconry is not for you!
Timestamps for the tips are below:
Books - 00:37
Events - 02:21
Clubs - 03:24
Experience days - 04:05
Courses - 04:42
Volunteer / find a mentor - 05:21
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Such a great video. Me and my friend want to start a falconry business when we are a bit older and this channel is the goldmine! 😄
It's been a dream of mine to become a falconer for quite a few years now but have never been in a position to be able to do so. However, I retire in a couple of years and will have all the time I need to achieve ny dream and devote my time to owning and a bird.
I came across your channel recently and have subscribed and joined and am now avidly watching your ver informative videos from the start.
Keep up the good work 👍
Thanks Dan. I just found your channel as I trawl CZcams learning as much as I can before hopefully getting my first bird (Harris' Hawk) later this year however, due to the virus all knowledge so far is from books and videos so keep them coming - particularly Harris hawk training, feeding, weight management, mews advice, furniture etc. etc.
Thanks, glad you found me, I have loads of videos planned I’m just in a bit of a prickle at the moment as there was a case of bird flu very close to home so I’ve put all my birds on lockdown and really don’t have much to film at the moment, I can make several videos like the ones you mentioned without having to get the birds out and fly them though so hold tight, they are on the way!
Why a Harris ?
Why not a Harris Hawk? They are excellent birds
Hi Neil,
Just curious, did you get a hawk ??
Top job Dan on the books
Thanks Gaz
Thank you alot for making this! Now I am an Experienced Falconer with a Harris Hawk named Loki.
(Didn't make me become one, helped me.)
That's a brilliant video and a great subject to include. I reckon my eldest son would be excellent at this....could you be his mentor, please. In all seriousness, a very good presentation, delivered in a succinct, relaxed style. Great job
Great thank you!
Oo I’m not sure, being a mentor sounds like a responsibility I don’t have time for right now, I guess it would be nice to have a hand with things 😂
Dan could do a video on housing for thr firet timer.... tethered and free lofting ..thank you
Do you have any videos that show actual gamehawking? That would be helpful for the new aspiring falconer.
Hi can you tick the made for kids box on your video in editor so it can be played on kids’ CZcams - thanks
Thank you for this!
You are very welcome, are you wanting to become a falconer?
@@MercerFalconry I would love to find out more and see. I'm closest to York Bird of Prey Centre and it looks like they have one-day training course, but by the sounds of it I need to find a mentor.
Yes, a one day training course is no where near enough and is a bit of a weird thing for a centre to offer. Something I didn’t mention in the video is the online communities, there are loads of pages on Facebook, the largest being falconry hub, might be worth joining and making a post asking if there is anyone near you who would help
@@MercerFalconry Thank you!
Your very welcome, always happy to help
Yes I do in south africa
Hopefully me too one day. Applied for a club and hopefully I can get a sponsor.
Well done Dan but you forgot to mention how you end up learning how to build as well. Falconry is like buy one get one free😂
Funny you should say that because I’ve actually spent the day doing work on my aviaries
I want to become a falconer and I’m doing lots of research I’ve done two falconry experiences and seen a few falconry shows but I want to find a mentor to learn from before I buy a hawk, do you have any suggestions as to how I can find one?….I assume joining a falconry club would be a good place to start?
Yes, have a look at the British Falconers Club, it is split up into regions so find out what region you are in and attend one of the monthly meetings
@@MercerFalconry thanks Dan
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I really want to become a falconer when imp older as I love birds an d do falconry a lot sadly I cant do it now as the current world situation but when its over I'm going start again
Great to hear, are you in the uk?
@@MercerFalconry yes i am i loved these tips and they are definitely going to help me a lot in the future
Awesome, I have just started a new big secret project that will be really good for you then so make sure you keep in touch because I think you could really benefit!!!
@@MercerFalconry definitely i subbed to as i love falconry and you in uk like me so it will be perfect you channel so ill be watching :)
@@blueraidzz we will have to hope the falconry fair can happen this year!
hey, would you say falconry can be suited to children?
With the right guidance, absolutely. I know falconers who’s young children take part and even have their own very well trained birds
@@MercerFalconry I currently want to train a red tail or maybe kestrel, are there any permits or licenses I'll need? also how expensive is it to maintain one? no one in my family has experience with birds of prey or birds in general
@@MercerFalconry well I guess I have to say I wanted to, but apparently the vets bills are extreme and that birds have very high maintenance as well as time
It depends on what country you are living in, I would not suggest getting a bird without finding a mentor or someone with experience to help you out along the way
@@MercerFalconry England and hopefully I'll soon start volunteering with some falconers
Can disabled people become falconers
I don’t see why not, depending on the kind of disability some aspects may not be possible such as running over fields and fences tracking the bird if she decides to go for a wander, but with enough help and adjustments to some practices I guess it would be possible