Hey Sam! I'm an apprentice falconer myself but I have a Red-shoulder. I have a video of him on my channel, but he's still in the very early stages of training. Red-shoulders take longer to train than Red-tails from what I've heard, but after holding that small hawk on my arm for a few hours I am grateful for his lighter weight. lol
Thanks for the vid and sharing your knowledge! Don't stress the negative comments from the peanut gallery about being jumpy. Part of the training is not just for the bird but for you too! Keep at it!
I didn't realize other states allowed birds other than Red-tails and Kestrels for apprentices except for Alaska, that's good to know. I thought I was lucky to have a small bird; this tiercel is flying at around 30 right now. I can't believe your bird is only a little more than a pound! My Red-tail was pretty stubborn at first; I couldn't get him to eat from the fist until his 9th day with me, but after that it was a breeze. Good luck with the training, you're gonna have a ball when you're done.
So much respect for you man. If I had the time, space, and resources I would do this. But it will have to wait. Again so much respect for you, because you respect your bird and you don't come off as a know it all jerk. Stay healthy, and best wishes for you both.
The bird is beautiful and well done on manning it to be so gentle and relaxed with you. The thing that's an issue for me is although the bird clearly trusts you, you seem to have no trust for it, you're very nervous and jumpy around it which isn't a good way to the train the bird. By all means have respect for the power and capabilities of the bird but being fearful of it isn't a good thing in falconry.
The bird lands on your hand very gentle, which is good. Lovely RedTail you have I gotta say. No need to be spooked a little! I noticed that in the beginning, the bird is very comfortable with you being around. What surprises me is him grabbing the "bait" from the ground to your hand, especially how he tries to grasp at the "bait", he lands gently to catch it. Seems nice, but part of it makes me think that it won't do good if he's actually trying to approach a real animal
Nice video dude! I am a apprentice falconer, and am wondering if you can give some tips involving flying the bird to the glove. In the video, you seemed quite nervous for such a well trained bird though. Is that a issue that needs fixing? Thanks!
love your video, thanks for sharing.. how do you get to keep the Hawk? I asked around here and the answer I got is it's protected bird and can't catch it. is there a permit/ license to have in order for you to catch? how can I get to catch one and train him and release him legally?
+Steven smith I think weight varies for a juvenile. I know that females tend to be a bit larger than males, and the average weight of an adult is about 24 to 52 ounces. Here's a website with information on properly feeding a Red-Tailed Hawk. www.themodernapprentice.com/nutrition.htm Your sponsor should be telling you this information. Don't you have a sponsor?
Awesome videos! I really love your channel. How is your bird doing now? My male's flying weight is 640, he's a small boy :) How was this bird with hunting?
What are you so jumpy around them? If you are afraid of the bird I think you are not in the right sport. I would hope you know what rousing is... the Hawk is completely comfortable around you. Don't show fear...
Well I didn't state that he didn't but if that's how thought I meant it... There is no need to be jumpy around a 4 or 5 lb bird. Now if that was a golden I would have kept my mouth shut.
Have you been attacked by your bird or something? You freak out a lot every time you hear his bell. Awsome bird good video in future don't talk away from the camera, hard to hear at times.
that bird has a lot of slack right now, and seeing as they are wild, he probably doesn't want to get footed. Or pooped on, haha. I may react the same unless I've had the bird for more than one season and was more familiar.
why are you so scared of your bird? clearly it trusts you, that jumpy behavior you show could be an issue for future birds you may fly. other than that great job man!
and sorry for the last comment but it true what i say i found my bird hurt by human and they juste take picture of it and do nnothing becose they just dont know i take my time and my money to save im and he trust me like friendship he suprise me some time but im not afraid of im i juste have to lurn hes rules of hes life and be sure to make im lurn nothing of humain race rules ...good luke
why are you not training it to fly to the fist first? using a lure instead will cause nothing but problems in the future and what is worse is then watching you call it from lure to fist...... Falconry has not needed changing for hundreds of years so why change it? What will happen when you go hunting and your red tail catches a rabbit to then letting go and fly off to your fist because you trained it that way. Sorry bad falconry being shown here of maybe you know no different.
sorry but you show the best bad way to make your bird trust you whit your home eyes probleme you most know respect ! my faulcon have one eye blind and i will never take the to short créance to get back my bird! he trust me! i take time to make it come on my hands with out glove cuze he dont byte me and i will not escuse my self to the camera ! i will do escuse to my (my Body) friend Spartacus cuz he have to fight to survive and i help him ....thank to shhow pouhahaha me why i trust my self more thant the other to take care of hurt animals i found
you got no trust in your own bird... if i was a hawk i would fly away from you the first chance i get. Why would i want to communicate with a human that talks to me like a human instead of a whistle or anything else that resembles a bit better my own way of communication... besides what incentive is a bunch of meatless feathers on a glove??? look at your birds face and you will know everything youre doing wrong. Dealing with any animal (specially wild) takes a spiritual connection that only tenuous observation to detail and reaction could sustain. Good luck
Thanks, Rylan. I'm glad other falconers are checking my stuff out and I appreciate the feedback.
Thanks Sam, in the process of preparing for the test, and finding a sponsor. Keep up the great work.
Hey Sam! I'm an apprentice falconer myself but I have a Red-shoulder. I have a video of him on my channel, but he's still in the very early stages of training. Red-shoulders take longer to train than Red-tails from what I've heard, but after holding that small hawk on my arm for a few hours I am grateful for his lighter weight. lol
Thanks for the vid and sharing your knowledge! Don't stress the negative comments from the peanut gallery about being jumpy. Part of the training is not just for the bird but for you too! Keep at it!
I'm getting ready for participating in this amazing sport. Your blog is simply awesome! Keep up the good work.
Anybody consider he's nervous because he's on camera?
I didn't realize other states allowed birds other than Red-tails and Kestrels for apprentices except for Alaska, that's good to know. I thought I was lucky to have a small bird; this tiercel is flying at around 30 right now. I can't believe your bird is only a little more than a pound! My Red-tail was pretty stubborn at first; I couldn't get him to eat from the fist until his 9th day with me, but after that it was a breeze. Good luck with the training, you're gonna have a ball when you're done.
So much respect for you man. If I had the time, space, and resources I would do this. But it will have to wait. Again so much respect for you, because you respect your bird and you don't come off as a know it all jerk. Stay healthy, and best wishes for you both.
Why do you freak out and get nervous with your own hawk?
He is new man. Give him a break!!!!! Try being a positive not a negative.
The bird is beautiful and well done on manning it to be so gentle and relaxed with you. The thing that's an issue for me is although the bird clearly trusts you, you seem to have no trust for it, you're very nervous and jumpy around it which isn't a good way to the train the bird. By all means have respect for the power and capabilities of the bird but being fearful of it isn't a good thing in falconry.
The bird lands on your hand very gentle, which is good. Lovely RedTail you have I gotta say. No need to be spooked a little! I noticed that in the beginning, the bird is very comfortable with you being around. What surprises me is him grabbing the "bait" from the ground to your hand, especially how he tries to grasp at the "bait", he lands gently to catch it. Seems nice, but part of it makes me think that it won't do good if he's actually trying to approach a real animal
Great video - I had a kestrel falcon and would like to move up to a red-tail someday. Thanks for the video.
Fascinating! These kinds of birds are so majestic!
What if the bird is going that distance and passes u it’s gonna brake a leg coming to such a sharp stop attached to that metal cage ?
Nice video dude! I am a apprentice falconer, and am wondering if you can give some tips involving flying the bird to the glove. In the video, you seemed quite nervous for such a well trained bird though. Is that a issue that needs fixing? Thanks!
love your video, thanks for sharing.. how do you get to keep the Hawk? I asked around here and the answer I got is it's protected bird and can't catch it. is there a permit/ license to have in order for you to catch? how can I get to catch one and train him and release him legally?
where are new videos?
But good video, I will be an apprentice in the coming years after my house is built, Looking forward to this sport of kings.
Great video thanks for sharing
... what are you feeding him?
whats the ideal weigt for a juvenil? shes about 6 months old. please help
+Steven smith your sponsor should help you.
+Steven smith I think weight varies for a juvenile. I know that females tend to be a bit larger than males, and the average weight of an adult is about 24 to 52 ounces. Here's a website with information on properly feeding a Red-Tailed Hawk. www.themodernapprentice.com/nutrition.htm
Your sponsor should be telling you this information. Don't you have a sponsor?
Nice job on video great info wish I had the time and space
I want to get one but the thing is I'm a bit scared
very cool i love your blog
Awesome videos! I really love your channel. How is your bird doing now? My male's flying weight is 640, he's a small boy :) How was this bird with hunting?
Passages are so poofy I love it, Im starting my second year with my redtail buddy!
I put it at the end of the video and in the description
Beautiful video! Beautiful bird! Thank you!
@Rylan Stone What is his blogs name?
great job.. and great video.. thanks for sharing..
did you catch that one? I always wanted my own hawk.
hello byron you find one in your state for falconry i just start in the hobby i love it .
I don't know about falconry in Atlanta but their are a lot of red tailed and red shouldered hawks that live in my neighborhood.
why did you keep jumping every time the bird would move. dont be scared of them they arent going to attack you.
you buy it ??? maybe the maturity come with groing freelee
absolutely fascinating
very good video friend
What are you so jumpy around them? If you are afraid of the bird I think you are not in the right sport. I would hope you know what rousing is... the Hawk is completely comfortable around you. Don't show fear...
Well I didn't state that he didn't but if that's how thought I meant it... There is no need to be jumpy around a 4 or 5 lb bird. Now if that was a golden I would have kept my mouth shut.
Have you been attacked by your bird or something? You freak out a lot every time you hear his bell. Awsome bird good video in future don't talk away from the camera, hard to hear at times.
thanks for the info, good help
good job
hole wing jst a bit to much,lovely bird very well mannered
Windsock...they are good.
Why are you flying him over a pool
Thanks!
that bird has a lot of slack right now, and seeing as they are wild, he probably doesn't want to get footed. Or pooped on, haha. I may react the same unless I've had the bird for more than one season and was more familiar.
😂😂😂 dudes terrified of that bird!😂😂😂
why are you so scared of your bird? clearly it trusts you, that jumpy behavior you show could be an issue for future birds you may fly. other than that great job man!
Come on man do more video's please !
You got the glove on the right arm WTF
thank you so much for the info, Mclovin. Lol no seriously nice video
thanks we are only human after all hope he have more poeple like us to try to take car of life i hope younlurn from you mistake
and sorry for the last comment but it true what i say
i found my bird hurt by human and they juste take picture of it and do nnothing becose they just dont know i take my time and my money to save im and he trust me like friendship he suprise me some time but im not afraid of im i juste have to lurn hes rules of hes life
and be sure to make im lurn nothing of humain race rules ...good luke
Too much wind
why are you not training it to fly to the fist first? using a lure instead will cause nothing but problems in the future and what is worse is then watching you call it from lure to fist...... Falconry has not needed changing for hundreds of years so why change it? What will happen when you go hunting and your red tail catches a rabbit to then letting go and fly off to your fist because you trained it that way. Sorry bad falconry being shown here of maybe you know no different.
I notice that your channel has no content at all! Thanks for sharing!
why are you scare of your own bird seems like you need lots of help from you sponsor or you got a bad sponsor
sorry but you show the best bad way to make your bird trust you whit your home eyes probleme you most know respect ! my faulcon have one eye blind and i will never take the to short créance to get back my bird! he trust me! i take time to make it come on my hands with out glove cuze he dont byte me and i will not escuse my self to the camera ! i will do escuse to my (my Body) friend Spartacus cuz he have to fight to survive and i help him ....thank to shhow pouhahaha me why i trust my self more thant the other to take care of hurt animals i found
You look scared
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and to mutch wing when you trainning but for male we have to act like they women and be control freak lol
you got no trust in your own bird... if i was a hawk i would fly away from you the first chance i get. Why would i want to communicate with a human that talks to me like a human instead of a whistle or anything else that resembles a bit better my own way of communication... besides what incentive is a bunch of meatless feathers on a glove??? look at your birds face and you will know everything youre doing wrong. Dealing with any animal (specially wild) takes a spiritual connection that only tenuous observation to detail and reaction could sustain. Good luck