Falconry Scales

Falconry scales are an important element in a falconer's list of supplies, and careful training should be taken to ensure their proper use. A scale is used to weigh both the bird and its food, and must be accurate and properly calibrated. Scales come in both digital and analog formats, but the digital versions are becoming more popular as they are more accurate and easier to read.

Birds used for falconry include falcons, eagles and hawks, and each must be carefully weighed to ensure proper hunting weight. The appropriate weight does not vary a great deal, and a negative effect on performance will be noticed if the weight of the bird is outside the appropriate range. If the bird weighs too little, it will be weak and unable to hunt effectively.

Mike's Falconry Supplies Stocks One of the Best Digital Falconry Scales Available

Mike's Falconry Supplies also stocks a wide range of other products tailored to the falconer, including:

• Radio-tracking transmitters and receivers
• Books and DVDs, many of which are tailored to the novice falconer
• Many other supplies including bells, gloves, apprentice kits, perches and vests

The digital scale offered by Mike's Falconry Supplies comes with a perch attached to the scale for the bird to stand upon as it is being weighed. The falconry scale that Mike's has in stock will weigh both large and small birds to an accuracy of half a gram. Email Mike's at mikes@mikesfalconry.com to find out more about these products as well as falconry scales.