Falconry Equipment

The first step to becoming a falconer is to acquire the necessary pieces of falconry equipment. There are a variety of pieces of equipment that a novice falconer requires in order to tame the bird of prey. Not only does the falconer need specific pieces of equipment, but he or she must ensure that they are of high quality and durability.

Some of the pieces of equipment every falconer must have include:

• A hood to cloak the head of the bird of prey
• Bells to determine what the bird is doing and where the bird is located
• Strips of leather, known as jesses, that attach the bird to the falconer
• A perch on which the bird can stand

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The hood is perhaps the most important piece of equipment that a novice falconer needs. It ensure that the bird does not become distracted or agitated while in training and that it becomes used to human interaction. The first step in training a bird in falconry is called manning, which is essentially getting the bird to become used to the presence of humans. The hood is essential for this step.

Mike's Falconry Supplies offers a wide range of falconry equipment for both the novice falconer and the seasoned veteran. In addition to the all the supplies listed above, Mike's Falconry Supplies also sells DVDs, books, apprentice kits, gloves, radio tracking receivers and transmitters and vests. Send an email to mikes@mikesfalconry.com for further information.