Thank you, I appreciate this being offered. 'Stubborn' is a label. Understanding behavior and motivation is a science. This is a good intro to that for folks that are more 'traditional', and a great explanation to folks who are having very human responses to non-human minds. Nice.
This sport looks breathtaking. I used to do dressage on warmblood horses, but took a bad fall and broke my pelvis in 2021. I’ve missed interacting with an animal in such a meaningful, collaborative way. Dressage was about feeling the animal, building trust between horse and rider, building confidence and capability in the horse, and building physical balance in the horse’s body. It was a sport that taught the horse to carry himself in such a way that he preserved and enhanced his joints, his movement, his peace of mind (done right). Dressage is as much for the horse as it is for the rider, at its best. Horses are herd animals, of course-they crave structure in a way that a hawk absolutely would not in nature. But the teamwork with a such an intelligent, independent animal sounds similarly rewarding. I’m enjoying how your videos offer such detailed look into this world. I’m in college at the moment (not the best time of life to add the responsibility of a bird of prey), but maybe this could be a sport to look forward to when life becomes more stable.
My male Red-tailed Hawk was a very late capture, and so the early stages of manning were challenging for me. Once we got things going and I started to learn from him, it got easier. Ornery made his first free flight today, and I couldn't be happier with the results.
Would you consider doing a video touching on the impact of native released falconry birds in the wild and the wild on their own survival rates? As a fan but not player in the sport, it was a topic I encountered a lot of mixed and complex information (such as how it differs by species and region) on - but not much from the falconer's perspective. Since you also work in animal rehab I thought you'd be a great person to speak on the topic.
I was watching a video on mules, and they guy said that mules and donkeys aren't stubborn, they are smart. A horse may do what you want out of obedience even if it will hurt itself but a mule is smart enough to be like " No, I can't make that jump" or "if I keep going I'll exhaust myself" or "that path is clearly dangerous" and it will refuse orders. And people say they're stubborn when they don't just blindly do what you want .
Animals who are more intelligent are often described as "stubborn" by humans. Donkeys vs horses is a great example - donkeys and mules are considerably more intelligent than horses. It seems like the smarter the animal, the more it needs to be a relationship than a dictatorship (as all human/animal relationships should be, anyway).
Sir, please make a video on this topic .... I am having a female bonellis eagle (age 2 years). It works with me and hunts throughout the year except February to April or May (she becomes hormonal) . Yes, I know that during this time of the year she is hormonal and moulting and I also know that during this time of the year birds should be allowed to moult. But if I want her to work and hunt with me then how will I do that? During this hormonal season she absolutely lags motivation to hunt. Even I tried to motivate her by reducing her weight to significant amount from her actual flying weight and also tried by increasing the weight. But I failed. So sir please help us by making a video on how to control this hormonal behaviour and how to keep raptors motivated to hunt during this period of the year .
I have a question I've been struggling with that I want to put to you. I've been wanting to get into falconry but I'm also looking to move to another state in a couple of years. The simplest way to ask what I want to know is: What would be involved in moving to another state as a falconer? Permits and other legal issues, taking birds with me or having to release them and get new birds in my new state, etc. Basically any issues a falconer might face with moving to a new state. Whether you answer me here or decide it is a good topic for a video is up to you.
I was thinking of feeding pigeons, but I heard there could be a lot of issues with disease and that I’m just wondering if you freeze the chest me down will it kill anything that the pigeon may have?
The major concern most people have with feeding pigeon is Trichomonas which causes frounce. Freezing can't be relied upon to kill the protozoans, so most people will not feed the digestive system (including crop) of pigeons to help avoid the parasite.
Thank you, I appreciate this being offered. 'Stubborn' is a label. Understanding behavior and motivation is a science. This is a good intro to that for folks that are more 'traditional', and a great explanation to folks who are having very human responses to non-human minds. Nice.
This sport looks breathtaking. I used to do dressage on warmblood horses, but took a bad fall and broke my pelvis in 2021. I’ve missed interacting with an animal in such a meaningful, collaborative way.
Dressage was about feeling the animal, building trust between horse and rider, building confidence and capability in the horse, and building physical balance in the horse’s body. It was a sport that taught the horse to carry himself in such a way that he preserved and enhanced his joints, his movement, his peace of mind (done right). Dressage is as much for the horse as it is for the rider, at its best.
Horses are herd animals, of course-they crave structure in a way that a hawk absolutely would not in nature. But the teamwork with a such an intelligent, independent animal sounds similarly rewarding.
I’m enjoying how your videos offer such detailed look into this world. I’m in college at the moment (not the best time of life to add the responsibility of a bird of prey), but maybe this could be a sport to look forward to when life becomes more stable.
I always liked the sky and birds. Thank you for your wisdom
Very good video Ben! Well stated as always!
So much of this is also true for parrots. Once that trust bond is established, the bird will be easier to work with, and happier!
My male Red-tailed Hawk was a very late capture, and so the early stages of manning were challenging for me. Once we got things going and I started to learn from him, it got easier. Ornery made his first free flight today, and I couldn't be happier with the results.
Exactly! So many times I have seen falconers blame their bird when something goes wrong.
Birds training stubborn people
Ben, How about a video on the pros and cons of free lofting.. It seems to have a lot of opinions.
Would you consider doing a video touching on the impact of native released falconry birds in the wild and the wild on their own survival rates? As a fan but not player in the sport, it was a topic I encountered a lot of mixed and complex information (such as how it differs by species and region) on - but not much from the falconer's perspective. Since you also work in animal rehab I thought you'd be a great person to speak on the topic.
I was watching a video on mules, and they guy said that mules and donkeys aren't stubborn, they are smart. A horse may do what you want out of obedience even if it will hurt itself but a mule is smart enough to be like " No, I can't make that jump" or "if I keep going I'll exhaust myself" or "that path is clearly dangerous" and it will refuse orders. And people say they're stubborn when they don't just blindly do what you want .
I would like you to do a video on the ferruginous hawk and red tail hawk hybrid. Thanks in advance.
Animals who are more intelligent are often described as "stubborn" by humans. Donkeys vs horses is a great example - donkeys and mules are considerably more intelligent than horses. It seems like the smarter the animal, the more it needs to be a relationship than a dictatorship (as all human/animal relationships should be, anyway).
Why haven't Falcons haven't heard of Falconry? I swear the State sends hunting regs and the time for the seasons to the deer, elk and waterfowl. 😁
Sir, please make a video on this topic ....
I am having a female bonellis eagle (age 2 years). It works with me and hunts throughout the year except February to April or May (she becomes hormonal) . Yes, I know that during this time of the year she is hormonal and moulting and I also know that during this time of the year birds should be allowed to moult. But if I want her to work and hunt with me then how will I do that? During this hormonal season she absolutely lags motivation to hunt. Even I tried to motivate her by reducing her weight to significant amount from her actual flying weight and also tried by increasing the weight. But I failed.
So sir please help us by making a video on how to control this hormonal behaviour and how to keep raptors motivated to hunt during this period of the year .
I have a question I've been struggling with that I want to put to you.
I've been wanting to get into falconry but I'm also looking to move to another state in a couple of years. The simplest way to ask what I want to know is: What would be involved in moving to another state as a falconer? Permits and other legal issues, taking birds with me or having to release them and get new birds in my new state, etc. Basically any issues a falconer might face with moving to a new state.
Whether you answer me here or decide it is a good topic for a video is up to you.
I was thinking of feeding pigeons, but I heard there could be a lot of issues with disease and that I’m just wondering if you freeze the chest me down will it kill anything that the pigeon may have?
The major concern most people have with feeding pigeon is Trichomonas which causes frounce. Freezing can't be relied upon to kill the protozoans, so most people will not feed the digestive system (including crop) of pigeons to help avoid the parasite.
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No stubborn birds, just falconers that have bad attitude or lack skills.
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