Leashes and Jesses
Leash. This is an inexpensive and simple leash that
I make out of
4 mm yacht line. Fine for the bigger hawks and
falcons. $5
each plus shipping.
Leash Set:
Un-braided parachute leash, glove leash, and jesses.
I learned to make these from Mike Wiegel. Leash is
$10, glove
leash is $8, and jesses are $14 per pair. The set is
$30.
Strong, and resilient, there is a loop on the end.
The jess may
be turned around and converted from mew jess to field
jess. Put
the loop through the anklet and pull snug. Very
handy, and if the
bird is lost, she may pick it loose, which makes it
safer.
They come in a huge variety of colors. If I don't
have a color,
it will cost an additional $7 for the first order.
The ones shown
here are black and pink, very easy to find if dropped in
brush.
Laura Kirby in Illinois also makes fine leashes. I believe that hers sell for $10 each. Contact her at hawkart@yarak-c
U Perch
This is an
excellent small
bow perch that requires no sliding ring. Tie up
the hawk on the
same
side of the perch as bath pan is sitting. $65
without perch
padding, either dull finish 316 stainless steel, cold
galvanized mild
steel or bright black painted
mild steel. For an extra $15 I will put an
AstroTurf cover on the
perch. Build your own for less than $50.
This is the best
perch that I have ever used - not perfect but very
good.
More info at: http://virtualvideo.cc/falconry/50_dollar_perch.html
Hawk Box made of coroplast, based on the design by Charlie Kaiser: $70
Hoods by Mike
Wiegel
- Here is a glued hood, a Slijper, Anglo-Indian
that fits my red-tail pretty well. The picture does
not do it
justice.
This hood looks really nice, but I could not get a
good picture
of it.
He also makes Dutch hoods. Limited
availabilty, and
possible long lead time. Email for price and lead
time.
Bells by Jim Ince This one shown on a tail mount. Limited availability - Email for price and lead time.
Falcon Blocks by Mike Wiegel - shown is a gyr-Barbary tiercel sitting on one of Wiegel's blocks. Very inexpensive, but good quality. To the left is a U perch, an early prototype. Email for price and lead time.
For very hot summer days, keep your hawk cool. Made from PVC pipe and fittings, plus an Orbit mister nozzle, it works well for hot afternoons in any climate, even along the Gulf Coast. Works whenever the relative humidity is below about 50% which includes summer afternoons almost anywhere. In dry climates, the mister works even better. Hooked up to a garden hose, the mister consumes 1/2 gallon of water per hour If you have the materials, you can make one. Materials: A length of 3/4" PVC pipe, some slip joints, a cap, the Orbit mister nozzles (Amazon.com), PVC cement, and about thirty minutes of your time. You'll need a 10-24 UNC tap with drill. If you want to build one, send me an email. I would not leave one running overnight on your hawk, especially in damp climates. In Houston the RH goes from about 40% in the afternoon to 80% at night and early morning.
BC Trap: A 12" X 12" trap for red-tails, and Harris' hawks. $100 each. You must send me your falconry credentials to view a picture or buy the trap.
As seen below, in conjunction with a fan, it really cools the bird down. In still air the fan pulls the mist through it.
