rt
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Post by rt on Feb 28, 2005 19:09:42 GMT -5
Ive never used a hood on my rt and she to me doesnt need one I guess its up to the birds behavior to determine hood use.
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Jay
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Post by Jay on Feb 28, 2005 20:45:59 GMT -5
Nope not at all. Mine does not need one at all, I could get away with not hooding him ever, but I do. He is hooded when ever he is outside the mews, except for hunting of course. Its just a little somthing I like incase our good friend Murphy comes knocking. Total iliminates unexpected bates, makes transport easyer, and nothing will scare the bird when on the fist or perch. Its just a great tool to have up your sleave, and it great training for future birds.
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Post by Weasel on Feb 28, 2005 23:24:29 GMT -5
Jay, you hit the nail on the head with that one...It is not an absolutely needed item, but it sure is a good piece of mind. I hood all my birds.
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00 Turok
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Post by 00 Turok on Mar 1, 2005 21:01:57 GMT -5
How many of you make your own hoods? I read somewhere that many sponsers will insist their apprentice know how to make a hood. Me personally I am very skilled with my hands when it comes to carpentry, mechanics, electronics, and building models, but tailoring; forget it. Trying to imagine a 3D object in a 2D layout confuses me.
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Post by ccrobbins on Mar 2, 2005 7:59:05 GMT -5
I think that you will find most people learn that after the fact. It is truely an art.
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Dodes
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Post by Dodes on Mar 2, 2005 11:07:39 GMT -5
My sponsor insists that I learn how to make all of my own equipment. Later on, I can buy equipment if I want to. He just wants me to know HOW to make it. It's a part of falconry.
So far I've made one hood, tiercel RT size. Now I'm working on a tiercel Harris sized hood.
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Post by ccrobbins on Mar 2, 2005 11:27:59 GMT -5
I agree with making your own equipment, but a hood is a whole different matter.
Did you make your own gaunt as well?
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Dodes
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Post by Dodes on Mar 2, 2005 11:34:08 GMT -5
That's next. It won't be an entire gauntlet, it's called an over-glove. It's kind of like a thick leather sleeve that fits over a welders glove. My sponsor has been using his for over a decade. At the end of the season, he just throws away the welders glove and pops a new one in.
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Post by ccrobbins on Mar 2, 2005 11:40:04 GMT -5
My point was that many of us have to buy something first and make another one second. The only two things I plan on buying are a hood and a gaunt. Everything else I "hope" to make.
I would love to be able to make my own glove and hood....One day I will but for now I have to buy one or not have one at all.
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Post by Weasel on Mar 2, 2005 12:00:14 GMT -5
Dodes is lucky. He is learning from someone who is experienced in doing these things. I wouldn't dare try to use a hood that I made on my first bird.....I would of traumatized the poor thing.
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Post by ccrobbins on Mar 2, 2005 12:11:09 GMT -5
That is exactly what I mean....If there was someone who was willing to be patient with me and teach me the art I would love to learn it but alas all I have are you and some guy named Keith.... ;D
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Post by Weasel on Mar 2, 2005 12:12:19 GMT -5
Gee....Thanks.....  |
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Post by ccrobbins on Mar 2, 2005 12:16:16 GMT -5
LOL I am on your side all the way  |
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Riker
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Post by Riker on Mar 2, 2005 15:57:36 GMT -5
like Gary Brewer says there are thousands of reasons to hood your bird and zero reasons why not to hood!
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00 Turok
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Post by 00 Turok on Mar 2, 2005 20:23:28 GMT -5
The reason I ask is, beacause I read that a hood has to be tailored made to the bird. One can buy a hood for a female RT and find it doesn't fit the RT you have.
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