Ultimate Falconry and Hawking Handbook, Hands On Training, Bird Housing and Gear, Hooding and Handling the New Arrival, History, Equipment Fit, Pro Tips for Serious Bird of Prey Enthusiasts
✔️ 352 pages, English edition, 2nd edition, training, housing, hooding
This handbook covers all aspects of falconry and hawking, with chapters on history, the birds themselves, training, housing, tools and equipment, equipment to be fitted to the bird, hoods and hooding, handling the new arrival, condition, manning and early training, flying free and getting fit, flying falcons out of the hood, flying short-wings, merlins, game hawking, moulting, imping and coping, lost hawks, hack and hacking back, dogs for hawking and making hoods, bells, bags and gloves. In addition there are two new chapters which replace and amplify the original text on health and disease and captive breeding, as well as a new section on the author's own experiences of Arab falconry practice. The author gives details of the birds most commonly used in the sport and the character and individual temperament of the birds are revealed in his own case histories. Every technique is explained with step-by-step instructions and illustrations.
✅ Author: Glasier, Phillip
✅ Edition: 2nd
✅ Pages: 352
✅ Language: English
✅ Topics covered: history, training, housing, equipment, hooding, handling the new arrival, flying techniques, moulting, imping, and care basics
✅ New chapters: health and disease; captive breeding; Arab falconry experiences
✅ Release Date: 01-12-1987
✅ Format: English language paperback edition
✅ Focus areas: step-by-step instructions, practical tips, real-world examples
💡 What is a falconry handbook best used for by serious bird of prey enthusiasts? This guide is designed to help dedicated falconry fans deepen skills and practical knowledge for field use and training. - Focus on history, training, housing, equipment fit, hooding techniques, and handling new arrivals - Includes health, disease, and captive breeding content plus Arab falconry experiences - Uses clear, step-by-step instructions and real-world case histories for hands-on learning
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