I love your videos, the epitome of British humor! Subtle condescending ambiguity. But I really need to know, gravel or not? AstroTurf or rubber? Braided furniture or not?😝🤣
BT Akin Glad you’re enjoying 😂 If using gravel id use 10mm rounded pea gravel, if the bird bates from its perch regularly in a certain direction (e.g towards you as you enter the mews) I’d put a large square of Astro turf there so it’s bating onto that. The best topping for perches is the correct Astro turf but you can’t use this successfully on ring perches or bow perches, those would have to be rubber. Quality braid is far superior than leather for many reasons! (For the leash, I like to use paracord loop leash)
Interesting video. Towards the end of the video you looked at the HH free loft. What are the dimensions of the loft you stood before and how does it look inside? Do you have a double door entry? Thanks GJ
That was a handy example of a free loft when we were filming, if it was for a HH personally I would have used a fully enclosed roof and if you don’t use a double door system it’s an accident waiting to happen! Especially when the bird is put up for moult. Don’t like to give dimensions, for example a HH our working most days Id be happy for it to live in a smaller enclosure if need be, than one that spends a lot of time un flown
Make sure it can’t get under whatever the walls are made of if it doesn’t have a solid floor like a shed does. Most of ours are on a foundation of block work on concrete footings but you could try a variety of things such as wire buried down into the ground several inches or deep substrate if hardcore under a gravel or sand news substrate. Too much to advise here, so read plenty more books before getting a hawk for sure!
in the freeloft design you discribe what floor surface is best, gravel, sand, or could a solid smooth concrete floor be used? I have a wooden shed that im thinking of converting it is block lined and has a smooth concrete floor. would you recomend some loose covering on top, sand?shavings? or could i cover the floor with something else perhaps card underlay that can be changed often, as necessary.
Don’t use shavings as it will mould and could cause aspergillosis. If you leave it plain concrete it will be swimming in liquid poo and very difficult to clean, if it’s free loft with a concrete base I’d be inclined to use sand, then you can shovel out the heavily soiled areas and replace and rake over the rest
@@TerraHistoria6 when a harris hawk is in training and your keeping your bird in a small houseing on a loop perch on a shelf what would be the minimum width you would recomend. would 1 metrex1 1/2 m depth suffice if the walls are lined with polycarbonate sheeting, or would you recomend other lining, to prevent feather damage and with cleanliness in mind, what suface is best for the floor of the shelf. thanks so appreciate your advice and presentations.
and during these uk winters what do you do or recommend with freelofting as the temperatures lately have been like -4 .. do you put heat lamps or ceramic heaters in there,or do you just get on with it , what about roosting spots like half open box ? a friend brings his in during the nights in a travel box ,is this extreme of him are they safe alone freelofting, please 🙏
Hi would you say that a 10ft x7ft shed with a 10ft x10ft Avery will it be suitable House a female Harris hawk. I Would be very grateful on any Advice that you could give me
Darren Jones Lots of options there, you could turn the 10ft Aviary into a really nice freeloft and use the shed as a weighing room and for all of your equipment and at one end install a loop perch set up or similar thus giving you and your Hawk lots of housing options!
Is there a risk of Harris hawks becoming overheated in a free loft mews? I know they come from hotter climates but being bored in this country I wondered if it could be an issue?
It needs at least a 30% shadow roof and fresh water. Harris are really tough in its own desert enviroment , but If its extremelly Hot you can even put some ice in the bath. And its important also those Quick changes of weather . I lived in Peru (latam) and we dont have that problem as in UK.
Hello, due to the tragic deaths of my sister and her husband we have been trying to find a good home for their 2 Harris Hawks for the last 7 months. We don't know how to look after them and we have just been feeding them, they desperately need to be with people who will love and care for them. If you can offer any advice it would be so appreciated. Thank you, Susan
I would have done a voice over on the mews brake down. I had the sound on 1% and the bird was still too loud and couldn't hear you one bit so I just put on close captioning but sucks for blind viewers are left out of good knowledge and learning some cool stuff. Just a tip for next time. Your mic was just picking up your bird and not you.
VERY good, very valuable content but the audio could be better. Could be a lot better with a mic and windscreen, almost painful to listen to for 20 minutes with the low vocal audio and loud wind blasts.
Thank you for giving new Falconers, realistic expectations!
I can’t hear anything with that bird losing its mind 😩😂
Useful video as always mate. Thank you
Amazing information Mate
I love your videos, the epitome of British humor! Subtle condescending ambiguity. But I really need to know, gravel or not? AstroTurf or rubber? Braided furniture or not?😝🤣
BT Akin Glad you’re enjoying 😂 If using gravel id use 10mm rounded pea gravel, if the bird bates from its perch regularly in a certain direction (e.g towards you as you enter the mews) I’d put a large square of Astro turf there so it’s bating onto that. The best topping for perches is the correct Astro turf but you can’t use this successfully on ring perches or bow perches, those would have to be rubber. Quality braid is far superior than leather for many reasons! (For the leash, I like to use paracord loop leash)
Great videos keep up the good job informative and great service thanks.
Can you please show the inside of the last mew? What are you using on the floor? How are your walls protected? Thank you so much!
Very vocal goldey!
Hi Dave great advice, can I ask you what size is your free loft for your big birds eagles etc… looks top class
Thanks again for the great clips
this is such a helpful and on point video! thank you
Interesting video. Towards the end of the video you looked at the HH free loft.
What are the dimensions of the loft you stood before and how does it look inside?
Do you have a double door entry?
Thanks
GJ
That was a handy example of a free loft when we were filming, if it was for a HH personally I would have used a fully enclosed roof and if you don’t use a double door system it’s an accident waiting to happen! Especially when the bird is put up for moult. Don’t like to give dimensions, for example a HH our working most days Id be happy for it to live in a smaller enclosure if need be, than one that spends a lot of time un flown
Amazing and very helpful video! Thank you!
everything has its place, definitely , loop perch and or free loft is my pick but thats just me
Hi I hope you don't mind me asking a question. Would a 8ftx6ft free loft be big enough for a HH?
Could you please do a video with your experiences with a Goshhawk?
Nice video and greats from Germany
Falkneresheil
Very informative 👍
Lovely video, thinking of getting a harris hawk soon, how would i make the mews foxproof?
Make sure it can’t get under whatever the walls are made of if it doesn’t have a solid floor like a shed does. Most of ours are on a foundation of block work on concrete footings but you could try a variety of things such as wire buried down into the ground several inches or deep substrate if hardcore under a gravel or sand news substrate.
Too much to advise here, so read plenty more books before getting a hawk for sure!
27year freelofted all birds year round never looked back i now evan use an old set blineds just pull dawn over bars on cold nights
Nice one mate 👍🏻
Would an 8ft x 6ft free loft be big enough?
in the freeloft design you discribe what floor surface is best, gravel, sand, or could a solid smooth concrete floor be used? I have a wooden shed that im thinking of converting it is block lined and has a smooth concrete floor. would you recomend some loose covering on top, sand?shavings? or could i cover the floor with something else perhaps card underlay that can be changed often, as necessary.
Don’t use shavings as it will mould and could cause aspergillosis. If you leave it plain concrete it will be swimming in liquid poo and very difficult to clean, if it’s free loft with a concrete base I’d be inclined to use sand, then you can shovel out the heavily soiled areas and replace and rake over the rest
@@TerraHistoria6 when a harris hawk is in training and your keeping your bird in a small houseing on a loop perch on a shelf what would be the minimum width you would recomend. would 1 metrex1 1/2 m depth suffice if the walls are lined with polycarbonate sheeting, or would you recomend other lining, to prevent feather damage and with cleanliness in mind, what suface is best for the floor of the shelf. thanks so appreciate your advice and presentations.
I’d go for four foot wide, yes any wipeable lining with no sharp edges
I use rubber matting at the front for the bird to jump onto and Astro turf on the perch and newspaper at the back to catch the poo
Can you do a sparrowhawk version?
and during these uk winters what do you do or recommend with freelofting as the temperatures lately have been like -4 .. do you put heat lamps or ceramic heaters in there,or do you just get on with it , what about roosting spots like half open box ? a friend brings his in during the nights in a travel box ,is this extreme of him are they safe alone freelofting, please 🙏
As long as they’re dry and not half starved they’ll be fine in that temperature!
@@TerraHistoria6 thanks for the reply im from essex and all help is much appreciated
What a cool place
Hi would you say that a 10ft x7ft shed with a 10ft x10ft Avery will it be suitable House a female Harris hawk. I Would be very grateful on any Advice that you could give me
Darren Jones Absolutely, more than suitable!
Darren Jones Lots of options there, you could turn the 10ft Aviary into a really nice freeloft and use the shed as a weighing room and for all of your equipment and at one end install a loop perch set up or similar thus giving you and your Hawk lots of housing options!
Is there a risk of Harris hawks becoming overheated in a free loft mews? I know they come from hotter climates but being bored in this country I wondered if it could be an issue?
It needs at least a 30% shadow roof and fresh water. Harris are really tough in its own desert enviroment , but If its extremelly Hot you can even put some ice in the bath. And its important also those Quick changes of weather . I lived in Peru (latam) and we dont have that problem as in UK.
would love to watch this vid without the background noise, bad hearing lose as it is but great info, thanx
Hello, due to the tragic deaths of my sister and her husband we have been trying to find a good home for their 2 Harris Hawks for the last 7 months. We don't know how to look after them and we have just been feeding them, they desperately need to be with people who will love and care for them. If you can offer any advice it would be so appreciated. Thank you, Susan
Hi Susan, where abouts are you located?
Is a 5 1/2 x 7 1/2 aviary ok for a Harris hawk?
It’s just about doable as a free lofts mews for a hunting hh but on the border line as tiny if in there all the time
Is a 6ft x 3ft aviary ok for a harris hawk
Not really because it’s wing span is wider than 3 foot
I would have done a voice over on the mews brake down. I had the sound on 1% and the bird was still too loud and couldn't hear you one bit so I just put on close captioning but sucks for blind viewers are left out of good knowledge and learning some cool stuff. Just a tip for next time. Your mic was just picking up your bird and not you.
This hawk looks like eagle and sounds like eagle
I Burt
I thought predator birds are usually silent
VERY good, very valuable content but the audio could be better. Could be a lot better with a mic and windscreen, almost painful to listen to for 20 minutes with the low vocal audio and loud wind blasts.
I sieve my sand.
Sorry mate but you jumped from place to place and as a lad wanting to start off am confused as f**k
The exact video I needed I’m getting a hawk and I know nothing about it call the fbi but idc cus I need to learn how to train him in 2 weeks
Do you still have your hawk ?