Cool video, I know absolutely nothing about falconry but between the interesting topic, your clear delivery, solid production and nice choice in music (fell in love with the piano piece "The Quiet Creek" at the beginning of the vid!) this has been really enjoyable to watch, good job!
I’ve recently started training a bald eagle and I couldn’t even get him to stand on the glove without the hood, now he’s comfortable walking around and even jumping to the glove all because I started with a hood
Very informative, my HH is made to the hood, i have used it a few times and its saved the day , tractors, whilst others Falcons about, and one when a lost HH turned up whilst out hunting, not one of mine by the way, I quickly hooded mine and through some chicks to it , trying to see if it was possible to catch on another occasion, it was to wild , if I didn't have my hood then my hawk wood just go and eat the chicks. Great video.
A blue hood is used to cover the beak of the templars and all its different variations just remember when you play each other theres always someone playing all of you for their own goals 😂
Great video! Loved the thorough description leading up to it and an actual first time hooding so we can see a natural reaction. Im actually surprised you can even get it that close to her chest and face when first introduced. Is this because there is some level of trust? Also are you not afraid she will poke your eye out?
So glad I found your channel, I'm currently in the process of doing the Raptor Award and volunteering at my local centre until I get my first bird next breeding session. Any chance you could do a video on swing lures and the correct form for the throws?
Excellent thank you very much, I’m also currently going through the raptor awards so that I can become an assessor and do training courses. I do have a lure swinging video planned but all of my falcons are moulting so I am waiting till they are flying again!
@@MercerFalconry thanx, there is so much advice out there that differs, I have various books on Harris hawks one swears by the hood the other says he never uses them with a Harris , some say make sure it has cast incase it chokes b4 fitting a hood , I think I will hood train mine as it seems a handy tool to have as well as a dark travel box and see how it goes , it may as well be hood trained even if you end up not needing it do you agree, great videos mate I love watching them 👍
Cool video, I know absolutely nothing about falconry but between the interesting topic, your clear delivery, solid production and nice choice in music (fell in love with the piano piece "The Quiet Creek" at the beginning of the vid!) this has been really enjoyable to watch, good job!
Thanks a lot, I really appreciate such wonderful feedback and I’m happy you enjoyed and learnt something! 😁
126 pigeon bum clean?
didn't we find the pals and bum chums earlier?
Another great video Dan . And nice handling on the peregrine. Really great to see you back with these videos
Thank you, feels good to be back making them
Top tips mate, I can not see why people don't use hoods across the species it makes life for us easier and less stressful for the birds... simples
I’ve recently started training a bald eagle and I couldn’t even get him to stand on the glove without the hood, now he’s comfortable walking around and even jumping to the glove all because I started with a hood
Great videos thank you , from one Mercer to another 😊
Thank you very much, and what a cool name you have! 😂
Thanks you for your expérience and calme
thanks I want to get my Harrishawk used to the hood the video helped me a lot
Thank you, I’m happy it helped!
Great video guys. Nice to see you both 👍 x
Thank you! 😁
Yay you are finally posting
Very informative, my HH is made to the hood, i have used it a few times and its saved the day , tractors, whilst others Falcons about, and one when a lost HH turned up whilst out hunting, not one of mine by the way, I quickly hooded mine and through some chicks to it , trying to see if it was possible to catch on another occasion, it was to wild , if I didn't have my hood then my hawk wood just go and eat the chicks.
Great video.
Excellent, all perfect examples of why hooding is important! Thank you for that!!!
A blue hood is used to cover the beak of the templars and all its different variations
just remember when you play each other theres always someone playing all of you for their own goals 😂
awesome ameteur video. great production and info. thanks mate
Thanks
Great video! Loved the thorough description leading up to it and an actual first time hooding so we can see a natural reaction. Im actually surprised you can even get it that close to her chest and face when first introduced. Is this because there is some level of trust? Also are you not afraid she will poke your eye out?
awsome video i just have question how long do u keep your bird hooded throughout the whole day ?
Not long, only when needed, but I do have friends who have their birds sleep with the hood on all night
Good video that mate.
Thank you, I’m happy you like it!
So glad I found your channel, I'm currently in the process of doing the Raptor Award and volunteering at my local centre until I get my first bird next breeding session. Any chance you could do a video on swing lures and the correct form for the throws?
Excellent thank you very much, I’m also currently going through the raptor awards so that I can become an assessor and do training courses. I do have a lure swinging video planned but all of my falcons are moulting so I am waiting till they are flying again!
@@MercerFalconry well, I look forward to it whenever it gets made, and keep up the good work!!!
Videos about manning, events, and some interviews will have to keep you going till I get the falcons trained!
@@MercerFalconry indeed they are, think ive watched all of them at least twice, cant learn to much before I take the plundge and get my first bird XD
Power hour. A shot of beer for everytime he says #hood. Jk Great video. Subscribed
That’s my Saturday evening sorted 😂😂😂
Can you make a video on how to make a hood
I don’t know how to make a hood and don’t really have the spare time to learn so that would be tricky!
I want to hood train my bird when I get it ,a Harris hawk, the bit that worries me is the bird trying to cast when the hoods on,
A proper fitting hood will allow a hawk to cast
@@MercerFalconry thanx, there is so much advice out there that differs, I have various books on Harris hawks one swears by the hood the other says he never uses them with a Harris , some say make sure it has cast incase it chokes b4 fitting a hood , I think I will hood train mine as it seems a handy tool to have as well as a dark travel box and see how it goes , it may as well be hood trained even if you end up not needing it do you agree, great videos mate I love watching them 👍
Bagaimana cara saya mendapatkan hood ,, saya sangat membutuhkannya.
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Hello. What program can be used to make the pattern?
Are the straps on the top only there to give you something to hold on to while putting on and taking off the hood?
They are often decorative and some hoods have beautiful big feathers and such for decoration
Would a Harris hawk hood work for my changeable hawk eagle?
I have learnt something 😏 don't think you hood a harris howk. Though was just for falcon. Thanks
A hood is so useful for Harris hawks!
What is the little plume structure on the top of the hood used for?
Often just for decoration, you can get hoods with all kinds of ornate feathers to look fancy
@@MercerFalconry ah i see. Ty for expanding my knowledge on falconry!
Hallo MercerFalconary.I want to Buy a hood for my male Harrishawk and i don't know how to find out the right size? Can you help me?
If you let the hood maker know what species the bird is, what sex it is, and what it weighs they should be able to send you a well fitting hood
i need a hood for my harris but can't find the heritagehood page
facebook.com/heritagehoods/
@@MercerFalconry thank you
I have a bhraminy kite, Which hood will suit for it
A Dutch hood or a simple slip on will work but the fit must be right
@@MercerFalconry I got the bird injured, he is always afraid and hood shy, he shakes off the hood I put, is there anything I can do about this
It is a bit strange to hood a kite, do you really need to?
@@MercerFalconry I wanted to take the bird in the open ground which little away from my home, anyway I will use a cage. thanks for replying
A closed sides box will be much better than a cage
Yay you are finally posting
2 videos have gone up recently!
@@MercerFalconry yeah i saw them earlier
Good, I have loads more planned too
@@MercerFalconry yay😀😀
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