Hey Timothy I just subscribed ur channel n I also have 6 birds loft flying n I only flown them like 5 times,, I wanted to start training them after I saw ur last video I decided to take them a mile n release, I learned gsomething form ur videos, thanks Tim, by the way I’m from LA and i also burning that cali OG, lol keep blazing brotha n good luck on flying
Hey bro thanks for the subscription, I did the same with urs as well!! Yeah I don’t take them far but I think when they are young is we they Lear the best jmo
Been there man, with the hawks. Had 10 attacks in my small back yard one day. I moved and now don't have nearly the same issues. You'll have a hawk saavy group.
Tim, when 1st starting to work with youngsters that have just been weened I work with one at a time on and to the landing board until they can do it blindfolded gradually moving further from the loft, once they are working well as individuals I then start working them 2 at a time then 3 at a time etc, this keeps your losses to a minimum if you have a hawk attack.
Thanks for the comment. You should try and find a club near you. There is nothing like having a good mentor in this sport. Can help with birds, health training etc
I saw that. I know a couple falconers who think that is like putting a bulls eye on them that’s why I haven’t done it. Thanks though I love hearing about fanciers and what they do with their birds
Looking good.. You should have used the protection of the "Danza Loft" batting/settling cage system. You might not have lost so many before you started loft flying them..
I did!! Didn’t see 1 hawk while in the batting cage. The day I took it down I lost 4 to hawks. I saw all 4 of them get caught by a hawk, believe they were coopers
@@Shocktraumalofts I lost about 50 last year from Cooper caused flyaways during settling. Only a few more after the squeakers knew the loft and then no verified hawk losses after they went on the road. Once you hit the road, no more loft flying, but that means being pretty strict with feed to keep them buoyant.