I'm very impressed by your training technique. As a falconer of 45 years, I appreciate the patience and care you exhibit in this video. Thank you for being so systematic in your approach. I've trained many apprentices in the US who fail to learn how to slowly progress in the art. I enjoyed your video very much.
Magnificent animal!! I hope that all who gets a chance to see such an animal in their back yard, learn to appreciate them. They represent a healthy ecosystem in all its glory.
She is truly magnificent. I do love the predator birds, but I also love their "meals". Have always had rodents etc as pets so not sure I could falcon. But I do appreciate your channel and allowing me to see the process.
Thanks a lot, I really think so, I usually don’t watch my own videos after I’ve edited them but I sat and watched this one all the way through after uploading
Hey there, so i'm a new viewer and just could not stop watching this, it's very exiting, informative and enjoyable good work. Anyways how long from day 1 of trainning until free fliet?
hello thank you for all these videos, one more question please, we agree you do only one step per day for progress, until the final step? (which would seem logical to me patience has these virtues 🙂)
It depends on the birds appetite really, usually it’s just one step per day as it requires the full reward but the speed of progress is really up to the bird
I've saved a baby bird, falcon/buzzard. It had been between railways lines. My guess is that were her first attempts at flying. When I got her, the right wing had a mark of blood and the bigger middle fingers were without flesh on them and the right leg and all the fingers clasped and hurt also. After some veterinary assessment, we continued with vitamins in the water and later with dust against parasites on her. I succeeded to let her be touched with a feather. It is calm and quiet. Problem is that it now pecks at her good leg. It already destroyed another finger from it. The vet says that they do auto-mutilate. How do you stop that? Do you do assessments?
Yes it was, their beaks grow like our finger nails and if left for too long they can break and crack and then the bird can get infections in their face
Hi Dan - just a few questions for you if you don't mind! Firstly, when Skye's weight went down to 941, were you concerned and increase her food or was that still an ideal flying weight for her? Secondly, how do you calculate how much food to feed each bird? Is there a formula for weight of bird to how much food they require? And lastly what's the name of the telemetry you use that shows live on your phone? Thank you so much for your time and your videos - my daughter and I are learning so much!
Hi, I’m very happy my videos are helping you and your daughter learn, that’s why I’m making them! I wasn’t concerned with her weight being at 941 because she spent a lot of time off during the bird flu outbreak so she had fat reserves, as well as weighing her daily I check her body, with experience you begin to learn how the birds body should feel, you can check the keel to feel how much tissue is around it and on the sides of the body under the wings. Unfortunately there isn’t just an easy formula to follow, every bird is individual and by checking these things you start to learn how much food the bird requires to keep level or gain weight, it all just comes with practice. The telemetry I use is Marshall’s GPS system. Hope all of that helps 😁
Hi, a few questions, how does the falcon benefit from any of this? Since they can learn how to fly and also hunt prey for themselves, they can live well in the wild, what do they get from this training exactly?
It’s actually very difficult to live in the wild and only the very best of them survive, with me they get shelter from the weather, a guaranteed meal every day, vet care, and they get to fly free every day for their food, a falcons lifespan in captivity can be much longer than the lifespan of a wild falcon
I have a black wing kite. I am not able to understand what is happening to him he is not opening his eyes and is looking very low can you suggest something
question buddy, what kind of meat did you give to the bird? especially for daily food. do you always used same meat to keep the bird health? because sometime bird loss their appetite, so how you think to keep their appetite?
She gets a mixture of chicken and beef regularly, and things like quail and rabbit as extra. If there is an appetite issue either the bird just isn’t hungry and is overweight or it has a health issue
Thank you 🙏 for this information I will be a proud owner of a Raptor simply can’t wait and all I got is money to treasure it no need for a dog or cat just want a true friend
Thank you! The outer layer of the beak is very similar to our finger nails so grows continuously, if they pick at enough bones in carcasses they can wear it down naturally but sometimes in captivity we have to help them with it to prevent it growing too long and cracking
@@MercerFalconry thanks for quick reply, thought it was something along those lines. You videos have really got me and my son interested in the hobby, but know it’s a long term commitment. Did you have a mentor when you started?
I did briefly but I quickly outgrew having a mentor buy working hard and studying a lot, having said that a mentor is really worth finding and learning as much as possible from
You should do a equipment for falcons video explaining the anklets how too make, how too put equipment on, the GPS cheapest too buy as I'm buying a chick and need help
Hi Dan, having rewatched a few of you videos not for the second or third time either. Having spent the last 2 years researching and learning about B.O.P, it is an area that I would like to get more involved in, luckily I live in an area that has a few B.O.P centers in close travelling distance that I plan to try and become a volunteer in one of to learn more and gain experience before getting a bird of my own, (of course ensuring that before getting a bird have the other priorities in place flying permission, mews, awareness of appropriate veterinary services in local area) Would it be possible to get a video about your mews, the reasoning behind the choices you made, and things you would change if you were to re build, it also appears that you also choose to free loft you birds rather than having them tethered (based on the snippets observed in your daily life video) Also if possible a video or some advice on gaining permission to fly from land owners and farmers. Keep up the good work I look forward to seeing more great content from you in the future
Hi Chris, thanks for watching and enjoying the videos, watching the videos helps to support the birds and business so I appreciate it. It’s great you have centres close by to go and volunteer at, it also wouldn’t harm to try and reach out to any local falconers and ask if you can join them occasionally with their birds for a bit more 1 on 1 learning. I have a notebook with all my video ideas in and housing is definitely one in there that I am planning to do (when I get round to it!). Most of my birds are freelofted but some are tethered. I hadn’t thought about making a video about getting flying permission but I will add it to my list, I have actually just acquired a load more land so it would make sense to make a video about how I managed that. Keep an eye out because they will be made but I hope you appreciate that between flying all the birds and running it as a business it takes a bit of time to get the videos out, the next video that is almost done is Imprinting Vs Parent rearing
Cool video and a beautiful bird.it looks like a pure Gyr.very cool. As to speeds Peregrines are only the fastest in a stoop. In flat out horizontal flights gyr’s are the fastest. Not only are they the fastest they can maintain top speed for alot longer than peregrines. You should check out Ben Woodruff’s falconry channel. He’s very knowledgeable and goes into a lot of detail on subjects.
Hey I am 15 and want to join falcory But can't do full time I will train my bird in first few years But can't do it whole day So how many times a week should I fly A fully trained bird(for health)
There isn’t really an answer to what’s a minimum amount of flying to keep them fit, their fitness will kind of match how much work they are doing, if it’s not often they won’t be very fit but if flown every day can build up lots of fitness. And no I don’t plan to get a golden eagle, they are only really suitable for hunting and my birds are all for displays, would be way too dangerous to try and do a display with a golden eagle, someone’s small dog could disappear quite easily 😂
I got a copyright claim on some of it despite taking it from a royalty free website that states I can use it on UA-cam videos and the only solution was to mute some of the sections so it messed it all up
I'm very impressed by your training technique. As a falconer of 45 years, I appreciate the patience and care you exhibit in this video. Thank you for being so systematic in your approach. I've trained many apprentices in the US who fail to learn how to slowly progress in the art. I enjoyed your video very much.
Thank you very much I really appreciate that!
Your description of the progression is great. Thanks for posting this.
Thank you, I appreciate it!
Magnificent animal!! I hope that all who gets a chance to see such an animal in their back yard, learn to appreciate them. They represent a healthy ecosystem in all its glory.
She is truly magnificent. I do love the predator birds, but I also love their "meals". Have always had rodents etc as pets so not sure I could falcon. But I do appreciate your channel and allowing me to see the process.
Thank you, as an animal lover I love all kinds of animals so I just have to accept that this is natural
magnificent bird and really enjoyed watching your channel .keeo up the good work buddy 👍
That's a lovely detailed video of falcon training!! 🙌
Thank you for these uploads. :)
You are very welcome 😊
Your way of filming and narrating is very unique and pleasant.
Thank you, it’s lovely to hear that! 😁
Hi Dan, you have come such a long way since I first met you. Your time down at Newent has paid off. Great stuff, fantastic video. All the best, Rod.
Thanks Rod, it’s good to hear from you, how have you been?
@@MercerFalconry Good thanks. Now down in Cheshire.
Still flying birds?
Still got them. Messaged you on Facebook
Excellent video, really great insight for training a falcon.
Thank you, appreciate it
Keep up the good work!! I hope your videos get the views they deserve. They are well and truly quality.
Thank you, I appreciate your kind words, I’ll keep it up!
Amazing as always! I feel like a crazy person just cheering you on lately! 🤣
Thanks, you can cheer me on all you like, doesn’t make you any more crazy than you already are 😂
Great video again .. one of the best so far ..keep them coming Dan ... Well done on you and all your birds ..
Thanks a lot, I really think so, I usually don’t watch my own videos after I’ve edited them but I sat and watched this one all the way through after uploading
@@MercerFalconry wait your name is dan?
Yes it is!
Nice one Dan, I have a feeling this one will be very useful indeed!
It’s a good job I got it all filmed and edited nice and quickly for you!
Not going to lie, i like the music, it suits the video very well! Very meditative and relaxing!
The editing of videos is just amazing 😍 I love your videos
Thank you, a lot of time goes into editing and it can be very frustrating at times so I appreciate you noticing it 😁
Hi . Your vedios are really very informative
Thank you 😁
Another informative and enjoyable episode, Dan. :)
Thanks, I had a lot of fun making this one so I’m happy you like it! 😁
Khub valo laglo video ta carry on
really enjoyed that well done
Thanks I really appreciate that 😁
Hey there, so i'm a new viewer and just could not stop watching this, it's very exiting, informative and enjoyable good work.
Anyways how long from day 1 of trainning until free fliet?
There isn’t really an answer for that, it depends on so many things!
hello thank you for all these videos, one more question please, we agree you do only one step per day for progress, until the final step? (which would seem logical to me patience has these virtues 🙂)
It depends on the birds appetite really, usually it’s just one step per day as it requires the full reward but the speed of progress is really up to the bird
I've saved a baby bird, falcon/buzzard. It had been between railways lines. My guess is that were her first attempts at flying. When I got her, the right wing had a mark of blood and the bigger middle fingers were without flesh on them and the right leg and all the fingers clasped and hurt also. After some veterinary assessment, we continued with vitamins in the water and later with dust against parasites on her. I succeeded to let her be touched with a feather. It is calm and quiet. Problem is that it now pecks at her good leg. It already destroyed another finger from it. The vet says that they do auto-mutilate. How do you stop that? Do you do assessments?
Very nice video very informative. Keep it up
Thanks a lot, I will do!
A pleasure to watch you both , simply beautiful
Thank you very much 😊
Love you bro very beautiful video ❤👌👌👏👏
Was it necessary to cut off the tip of the beak? That's crud
On the other hand, I like your video.
Do Goshawks also trained in the same way?
Yes it was, their beaks grow like our finger nails and if left for too long they can break and crack and then the bird can get infections in their face
Profitional falcon trainer. Dood luck.
Thank you
And one more thing if you could tell me what gps tracking system you was useing would me really great many thanks .
Keep it up, you have a bright future in this.
Thank you very much, I will do!
Hi Dan - just a few questions for you if you don't mind! Firstly, when Skye's weight went down to 941, were you concerned and increase her food or was that still an ideal flying weight for her? Secondly, how do you calculate how much food to feed each bird? Is there a formula for weight of bird to how much food they require? And lastly what's the name of the telemetry you use that shows live on your phone? Thank you so much for your time and your videos - my daughter and I are learning so much!
Hi, I’m very happy my videos are helping you and your daughter learn, that’s why I’m making them!
I wasn’t concerned with her weight being at 941 because she spent a lot of time off during the bird flu outbreak so she had fat reserves, as well as weighing her daily I check her body, with experience you begin to learn how the birds body should feel, you can check the keel to feel how much tissue is around it and on the sides of the body under the wings.
Unfortunately there isn’t just an easy formula to follow, every bird is individual and by checking these things you start to learn how much food the bird requires to keep level or gain weight, it all just comes with practice.
The telemetry I use is Marshall’s GPS system.
Hope all of that helps 😁
@@MercerFalconry Thank you so much for taking the time to answer! I very much appreciate it. :D
Hi, a few questions, how does the falcon benefit from any of this? Since they can learn how to fly and also hunt prey for themselves, they can live well in the wild, what do they get from this training exactly?
It’s actually very difficult to live in the wild and only the very best of them survive, with me they get shelter from the weather, a guaranteed meal every day, vet care, and they get to fly free every day for their food, a falcons lifespan in captivity can be much longer than the lifespan of a wild falcon
Good watch that!
Thanks 😁
that is a really cool gps tracker.
who makes it?
It’s amazing, I love using it. Made by Marshall
I have a black wing kite. I am not able to understand what is happening to him he is not opening his eyes and is looking very low can you suggest something
Get him to a vet!
don’t look for answers in a UA-cam comment!!!
question buddy,
what kind of meat did you give to the bird?
especially for daily food. do you always used same meat to keep the bird health?
because sometime bird loss their appetite, so how you think to keep their appetite?
She gets a mixture of chicken and beef regularly, and things like quail and rabbit as extra. If there is an appetite issue either the bird just isn’t hungry and is overweight or it has a health issue
@@MercerFalconryand thanks for the vidio👍👍
Chwal Ćwik,
Great Job, good luck :)
Thank you very much 😁
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Can u pls help me what to do regarding my kite bird I am very worried.p
What are you worried about?
Just beautyful 😊
Brilliant, guys x
Thank you, and thanks for watching!
How long did it take for your bird to trust you?
Where did you buy falcon
Thank you 🙏 for this information I will be a proud owner of a Raptor simply can’t wait and all I got is money to treasure it no need for a dog or cat just want a true friend
Well done
Is it possible to train a raven like this?
Thank you I’m retired now and I really want a R
Di tunggu fidio slanjut nya
Interested in why the beak is clipped then filed..great video production
Thank you!
The outer layer of the beak is very similar to our finger nails so grows continuously, if they pick at enough bones in carcasses they can wear it down naturally but sometimes in captivity we have to help them with it to prevent it growing too long and cracking
@@MercerFalconry thanks for quick reply, thought it was something along those lines. You videos have really got me and my son interested in the hobby, but know it’s a long term commitment.
Did you have a mentor when you started?
I did briefly but I quickly outgrew having a mentor buy working hard and studying a lot, having said that a mentor is really worth finding and learning as much as possible from
You should do a equipment for falcons video explaining the anklets how too make, how too put equipment on, the GPS cheapest too buy as I'm buying a chick and need help
Hi Dan, having rewatched a few of you videos not for the second or third time either.
Having spent the last 2 years researching and learning about B.O.P, it is an area that I would like to get more involved in, luckily I live in an area that has a few B.O.P centers in close travelling distance that I plan to try and become a volunteer in one of to learn more and gain experience before getting a bird of my own, (of course ensuring that before getting a bird have the other priorities in place flying permission, mews, awareness of appropriate veterinary services in local area)
Would it be possible to get a video about your mews, the reasoning behind the choices you made, and things you would change if you were to re build, it also appears that you also choose to free loft you birds rather than having them tethered (based on the snippets observed in your daily life video)
Also if possible a video or some advice on gaining permission to fly from land owners and farmers.
Keep up the good work I look forward to seeing more great content from you in the future
Hi Chris, thanks for watching and enjoying the videos, watching the videos helps to support the birds and business so I appreciate it.
It’s great you have centres close by to go and volunteer at, it also wouldn’t harm to try and reach out to any local falconers and ask if you can join them occasionally with their birds for a bit more 1 on 1 learning.
I have a notebook with all my video ideas in and housing is definitely one in there that I am planning to do (when I get round to it!). Most of my birds are freelofted but some are tethered. I hadn’t thought about making a video about getting flying permission but I will add it to my list, I have actually just acquired a load more land so it would make sense to make a video about how I managed that.
Keep an eye out because they will be made but I hope you appreciate that between flying all the birds and running it as a business it takes a bit of time to get the videos out, the next video that is almost done is Imprinting Vs Parent rearing
Cool video and a beautiful bird.it looks like a pure Gyr.very cool.
As to speeds Peregrines are only the fastest in a stoop. In flat out horizontal flights gyr’s are the fastest. Not only are they the fastest they can maintain top speed for alot longer than peregrines.
You should check out Ben Woodruff’s falconry channel. He’s very knowledgeable and goes into a lot of detail on subjects.
I tell people all about these differences in my displays at shows! 😁
One of Jim mosses blocks.
I didn’t know, it was given to me from a friend
Hey
I am 15 and want to join falcory
But can't do full time
I will train my bird in first few years
But can't do it whole day
So how many times a week should I fly
A fully trained bird(for health)
I fly my birds every day of the week, the more time you put into a bird the more rewarding it will be
Yeah but what is the minimum to keep em fit
Love your vids
Quick question
Any plans for a golden eagle I would love it
😘
There isn’t really an answer to what’s a minimum amount of flying to keep them fit, their fitness will kind of match how much work they are doing, if it’s not often they won’t be very fit but if flown every day can build up lots of fitness. And no I don’t plan to get a golden eagle, they are only really suitable for hunting and my birds are all for displays, would be way too dangerous to try and do a display with a golden eagle, someone’s small dog could disappear quite easily 😂
yo im 15 too and trying to do falconry!
@@nflores7994 are you serious and where are you from
Then give some updates
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Why you clipping the beak.
Doesn't the weather puncture their eyes😅
Why two 2 jesses per foot? Have never seen that.
A set of mews, and a set of permanent flying jesses
When she tried flying away flip her over and let her flap till she is tired then bring her back up she will never flap again
😊
I have falcon can you teach me personally ❤
the sound track is a bit annoying.
I got a copyright claim on some of it despite taking it from a royalty free website that states I can use it on UA-cam videos and the only solution was to mute some of the sections so it messed it all up
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Third
Pls
Sorry I type to fast
minus the music bro so loud. great footage tho the music's a distraction.