Bells, BEAKS & BONES - changing HAWK FURNITURE!

May the 4TH be with you!!!
Glad to have you back again - today we'll revisit the "small package" technique for safely casting-up your big hawk, buzzard or eagle, then we'll 'Crack-On' with coping 'Mohave's' beak before finally jumping into changing all of our big boy's furniture.
Questions, comments, or techniques to share? You know what to do - pop them in down below and let's start a conversation!
Check out Kathie Miller's raptor-furniture templates here: falconryart.wordpress.com/mak...
By the way - keep an eye out for Tootsie-roll-marauding burrowing-owls! 😉
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Your guide is Journeyman Falconer Joanne Bentley, a practitioner with over 15 years experience in the handling and schooling of birds-of-prey, and her support-team of assistants including Joseph Norris, Andrew & Megan Lemon, Chris Wright, and Bruce Lane.
With light-hearted humour and a gentle, informational approach, Jo will guide you in understanding the techniques of “winning” one’s Feathered-companion - first in earning their willingness to work with us, then - in our case - to work for the eye of the camera.
Jo's desire is to inspire established and new participants, wildlife enthusiasts, birders, and the wider public. This passionate Journeyman Falconer seeks to inform and introduce humanity to the intangible “living human-heritage” (UNESCO 2010) to which every one of us may lay claim through the Art of Falconry.
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[@StoneE4]

Is there a period of resentment where you need to work to regain the level of trust your bird has for you following casting, coping, or any other intrusive care procedure?

[@TheFalconLady]

Good afternoon StoneE4; Great question - thank you for stopping in today. In my experience, (and provided the "work" has been done beforehand to give your Feathered *every* reason to believe you're an ally), they generally shake off being cast up and having their beak, furniture, or other issues - such as injuries - dealt with in a short span of time. Birds-of-prey are "in the moment" beings; they _do_ recall/remember, and they _do_ anticipate, but they don't "brood", (y'know, like "I'm gonna *get* Jo when she least expects it!"). In other words, they're not about holding grudges, per se. Naturally, its hard to know how much they associate, that is, how well do they _connect_ "I got grabbed up" with "my beak feels better". And, truth be told, if they were in a grumpy/stroppy mood on the day you swaddled them up like a baby, they're likely to be somewhat slower in "forgiving" you for messing about with them. The most profound display of resentment I've ever seen from one of my Feathered-companions came not from casting one of them, but from the passing of 'Sabre'... The day after we ended his suffering, 'Mohave' turned his back to the house - all day, and did not eat his dinner. When I'd approach him, he'd half raise his nape-feathers, and glower at me from under his eyebrows. So much for my first "instructor's" assertion birds-of-prey are "feathered machines motivated only by food". Have a great week, my friend - please share our latest video with all your friends and wildlife connections. Best, Jo

[@salimkhan-hc7uu]

why you left the second bol of the bills leather empty please tell me

[@Dragon-Slay3r]

Triangle pregnancy

[@samiurrahman2384]

Quite informative as ever.

[@salimkhan-hc7uu]

very good madium

[@salvadormerlomartinez5458]

Hola buen manejo.... Yo vuelo un cola roja.... Saludos desde España

[@tanyamccarlson1193]

Mo sure is a spicy dude 🤩🥰

[@FamfritFW]

Amazing episode, Jo, thank you.

[@TheFalconLady]

Good afternoon FamfritFW; I'm so grateful for the wonderful feedback - thank you. We'd love it if you'd share us with your Falconry community and friends. ;0) Best, Jo

[@cibernet.]

good day friends, how long have you not made videos. they are already missed. regards

[@Senegal01]

Awesome

[@jantirpak7902]

Good evening Joanne, very nicely crafted video. JT

[@TheFalconLady]

Good day to you Ján; Thank you for the wonderful feedback - I'm so glad you enjoyed this episode. Do you have any tips or tricks you teach your apprentices for making new 'furniture', and/or dressing your Feathered companions? Best, Jo

[@jantirpak7902]

@@TheFalconLady Good evening, Joanne. Each falconer has some of his own practices that he believes are best for his birds of prey. I don't even realize it, because I do it all the time. Jesses, I use a different shape than you. It's something between a classic and an aymler. They are used as classic, but the part after the passage is only about 4 cm long. Then I use the second part of the paracord with a carbon line. They are very durable. I make them myself. The length is still such that the swivel does not interfere with the tail feather. I only cut the lower part, which will be at my fingers. I explain all possible types of jesses to my apprentices, and I explain plus and minus for each. Some birds of prey get used to playing with jesses and so they can destroy them in one day. The grommet is not snapped on the foot, but before it is placed on the feet. Birds of prey sees no ticks and therefore no stress from ticks. A paracord with carbon hair, resistant to any birds of prey. U golden eagles. I use classic jesses with 2 bushings inserted, one in the middle of the jesses and the other at the end. I fasten it on the screw swivel. Depending on whether it's on the stump or the bow. Long or short jesses. The cord is tied to a swivel and the end of the cord is attached to the rest of the cord by an aluminum tube. If it is otherwise then the golden eagels will untie it. If there is a falconry button on the string, then the weakest point is the neck of the button. He breaks away there first. That is why I do not use cords with a button, like all falconers in our country. I don't put Bells on bewit but on electrical tape. Not on the leg, but on jesses. I saw the hawk pull the tape, so never on the leg. Not even a transmitter on my leg but on Jesses. The transmitter is better for the tail than for the foot. For small birds of prey, wild predators think they are holding something in their claws so they can bother them.

[@Daro-Wolfe]

Mohave was saying “c’mon mom..”

[@PARAHAWKINGBRASIL]

Perfect 👏👏👏

[@TheFalconLady]

Hallo ParahawkingBrasil; Thank you for stopping in to check us out - we'd love to hear about you and your Feathered-companions! Best, Jo

[@PARAHAWKINGBRASIL]

The Falcon Lady Hello. if you want to know a little about the work here in Brazil. ArtFalcon see our channel on youtube. your work is very beautiful. congratulations

[@TheFalconLady]

@@PARAHAWKINGBRASIL Thank you - I'll stop in and visit straight away! :0) Jo

[@richardjones4080]

WOW Mohave is 1 vocal in a very strange manner guy

[@elicohencohen]

Good Job. But, why not use removable stuff?

[@chadkbrignall5273]

Hi Joanne sorry to be a bug I sent you another email I hope you get them or they gone through. I can't figurout the actual email rather then using the message form. Also don't want to be a pain I know your busy busy. Not everyone has the job of being awesome 😎

[@TheFalconLady]

Hi there Chad; Thanks for following up - I have indeed been quite busy...let's just call it "unexpected activity courtesy of Mother Nature", which an upcoming (short) video will explain very shortly. I'll get back to you via email later this evening or tomorrow evening - thank you for all the wonderful support and persistence. 😊 Best, Jo

[@Lord.Polecat]

I have most of the equipments except the bird...when I had one, she would cry loudly while making up...and taught my hands a lesson.

[@TheFalconLady]

Good afternoon Erke; Thank you for stopping in to the channel today - I'm guessing _many_ of the members of our community have similar 'war-stories'! Our Feathered-companions are quick with those feet, and we forget that at our peril! (LOL) :0) Have a great week, Jo

[@Lord.Polecat]

The Falcon Lady I used to raise up a sparrowhawk chick occasionally. She ate all my pocket money...my arms, hands and face all had some wounds, but I still loved her so much and slept with her on the same bed. She grew up and was released to the wild.

[@KitisTheMandalorian]

How long do their furniture usually last in good condition, and how often do you replace them?

[@TheFalconLady]

Good afternoon TheHawkNerd; Great questions - thank you for weighing-in. :0) In general, its good practice to change their furniture several times a year. Even if you're diligent about applying leather-conditioner (aka: jesse grease) on a regular basis, the anklets will stretch from "bating activities", as will the jesses. The jesses can also be damaged If your falcon gets bored (usually in the wintertime) - she'll sometimes pull at her jesses, which will weaken the leather, and sometimes she'll slice the knurl right off the end. You'll then walk in to her mews the following morning to find she's barely attached to her leash! So... ... _Always_ checking the condition of their furniture, as well as the condition of their feet; make a note in your logbook as a reminder to yourself you've changed their aylmeri or jesses (or both), and be prepared for a controlled wrestling match at least three times over the course of the year, (some folks I've bumped into change everything over as much as 4 times a year). The thicker kangaroo hide _does_ last longer, so with proper maintenance (ie: routine, diligent applications of jesse grease), you can sometimes go for longer intervals between change-overs. The thing is, in addition to the poor aesthetic, even the thicker leather stretches out over time, so from a safety perspective its just good stewardship to change the furniture a little more often. :0) I hope I've answered your questions - do let me know if you'd like more input. Best, Jo

[@KitisTheMandalorian]

@@TheFalconLady, That was an extremely descriptive answer, and definitely answered my question. Trying to learn everything I can before I'm able to get my first bird in a few years. LOL. Thank you for the answer.

[@freebirdofreason1994]

Hi Jo thanks great information nicely done with great care. I see you put 2 Bells on, is this always the case or can it be done with one. Pete

[@TheFalconLady]

Good morning Pete; Wonderful to hear from you today - thank you for stopping in. :0) Owing to a twisted sense of humour, I'm now thinking about the Bugs Bunny episode where Bugs impersonates 'Old Granny" to keep her from being ripped off by Yosemite Sam...remember the line "One lump, or two?" before Bugs clobbers Sam - twice - with a hammer...? Just wondering... ;0) Getting back to the question at-hand, its commonplace to see either one bell, or two, on the legs of a Feathered one. Many folks just place one bell (as the good ones are _quite_ expensive), but with a big guy like 'Mohave', its totally in keeping with traditional practice to dress up both of his legs. :0) I hope this satisfies your curiosity - please stay tuned as there's some great content coming up, and please share the link to this week's episode with your Falconry community and friends! Best, Jo

[@freebirdofreason1994]

@@TheFalconLady Thanks for your reply , I will be getting my female harris hawk this year .cant wait, although I have waited years until I am now ready to commit.anyway thanks and have a nice day. 😊

[@ornithologydude8649]

How often do you have to change their furniture?

[@TheFalconLady]

Good afternoon Ornithology Dude; Great question - I'll do my best to give you a useful perspective. Changing furniture usually happens several times a year, however, if you're out hunting with your feathered-ones a lot, or they're prone to pulling-at or "playing" with their anklets or jesses, you may find it necessary to make new jesses, or anklets, or _both_ as many as four or five times a year. All this being said, its - generally - been my experience that three times a year is sufficient. This is helped if you're using a heavier weight kangaroo leather, and conditioning their furniture regularly (to keep it supple). I hope this answers your question - please let me know if there's anything else you'd appreciate some thoughts on. :0) Best, Jo

[@ornithologydude8649]

@@TheFalconLady thanks, who supplies all tour furniture, or do you make your own?

[@YARAKX]

Great episode! Also are you going to be doing anymore live streams in the future?

[@TheFalconLady]

Good morning Taylor; Hope you're enjoying a very fine Tuesday - yes, we absolutely _are_ going to be doing live-stream get-together/Q&A sessions again (have you been peeking at my episode list, perchance???). ;0) I've also got a couple of interviews with exciting guests upcoming, a promo/giveaway announcement (which will - finally - appear this week), and a mini-series involving 'Mohave', so please stay tuned, and please share us with your Falconry community and friends. Have a great day, Jo

[@YARAKX]

@@TheFalconLady yes I'm having an awesom Tuesday, on a road trip, I've seen four Red-tails so far. I'll be looking forward to some live streams, and Q&A's!

[@williampinchers]

We’re are you these days

[@gregoryh4601]

TO Joan and some Master Falconry please reply to Joan an your reply’s will help us studying to take test and some Apprentices too. Joan a few things when will all that snow leave? Thanks for the lessons. Joan have you seen the Anklets with one large gourmet and a small gourmet for the bells? I saw it once but can’t find them again. Thanks so much for all. Some day I like your address so I can sent you something Special. Bye Greg

[@TheFalconLady]

Good afternoon Gregory; Lovely to hear from you today, thank you for cheering us on. :0) To answer your questions, the snow is largely gone now, and our creek has become a small river - I'll film and post a short video of it so everyone can see the dramatic changes around here. I _believe_ I know what you mean...seems to me I've seen that kind of aylmeri (anklet) somewhere in my travels...I'll see if I can find a link for you. Have a great week, Jo

[@gregoryh4601]

@@TheFalconLady thanks an God Bless you and hubbyforever. I having problems with learning the biology of the Birds of prey. Peace Be With You