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• Steps
• Tips
• Warnings

Falconry is a great sport, but it takes a lot of time. If you do not have the time or desire, then it is better not to do this sport at all. If you are an impatient person, falconry is not for you. Don't go falconry if you want to have a falcon as a pet or to show off. You can't just hide a falcon in a closet when you've played with it. It takes your time and commitment, but the reward is worth it in the end.

Steps

1. 1 Do not try to train any bird if you have not completed the course and do not have a mentor. Too many birds get lost and die due to human inexperience.You must also be licensed to practice falconry. In the United States, a state and federal permit must be obtained along with a hunting license. DO NOT catch or let the falcon fly until you have obtained your falconry license.
2. 2 Before you start, check the laws for falconry in your area. If you live in the United States, contact the State Department of Fishing and Hunting and request a falconry package.
3. 3 Try to read as many books as possible and buy all the necessary equipment before you take the bird. Telemetry is a must, since you can only lose a bird once.
4. 4 Find a mentor to guide you. This mentor should have at least two years of falconry experience and be willing to take the time to train you.
5. 5 As an apprentice falconer in the United States, you can only choose the Red-tailed Hawk or the American Kestrel as your bird (unless state law provides otherwise). It is advisable to start with the red-tailed hawk, as it is more liberal when it comes to mistakes. If you are not a student, but an ordinary falconer, choose the desert buzzard as your first bird, as it is smart and capable of catching game. A female Lanner will also be an ideal first falcon. Don't pick a peregrine falcon or a gyrfalcon as your first bird, it's like buying a Porsche as your first car.
6. 6 Keep the bird in the house with you for the first weeks. The more often she sees the family, the more 'tame' it will become.
7. 7 First of all, teach the falcon to jump or fly up to the glove on your fist. Once he gets used to the glove, show him the bait.
8. 8 Aim for one fast flight instead of two flights that occur after a long fuss. If the bird does not come immediately, then set aside the bait for a few minutes. The bird should be waiting for you, not you for the bird. She will try to train you. In fact, you have to train the bird.
9. 9 When flying to the bait, allow the bird to catch it quickly at times. Thus, the bird will always try and think that it has a chance. If she catches the bait, leave it to her. The bored bird is the lost bird.
10. 10 Teach your falcon to the hood from an early age, and even after the bird gets used to it, continue to exercise with it every day. There is no need to keep the bird in a hood if you cannot carry it or it is not in close forced contact with other people's birds.
11. 11 Maintain cleanliness and order at all times. Dirt leads to disease and a disgrace to sport.
    • Provide poultry with good quality food and a varied diet. Quail is a very nutritious staple food and the falcon will eat them if taught from an early age. Mice are also a good staple food.
    • Lubricate the tangles with leather grease or a similar lubricant.
    • Never let someone unfamiliar with falconry groom your bird, even one day.
    • Often, but not always, give your bird a treat when you approach or carry it. This should accustom the bird to you. Encourage the bird to jump onto your glove for treats when it is well tamed, but not at the start of training.
    • Train your bird to do many things, such as dogs and cars, so that it is not afraid of them. Something can scare the bird for a long time, but the bird will be calmer if it is used to daily distractions.
    • If, for any reason, you are not sure whether to launch the bird, then don't. If something doesn't look right, trust your intuition, no matter who is watching you. There is nothing worse than losing a bird!

Tips

• Treat the bird with respect and a bond will develop between the two of you.
• Give the falcon much love and affection.
• Feed the bird small pieces of meat when it is near you to show your love.
• Weigh the bird every day.

Warnings

• When you have a bird, do not scream in anger if you are angry. This will scare the bird away and it will fear you for some time.
• Don't brag. The bird is more important than your ego.
• Watch out for falconry. Every mistake you make in handling your bird will cost you dearly. Do your best not to be wrong.
• Talk to your bird constantly so that it gets used to you.