Things you Should be told Before getting a Hawk

I have zero desire to own a bird of prey. I know I am not equipped to properly care and house one. I just enjoy watching falconry content, and that's enough for me.

Another thing to consider is that no matter how comfortable or trusting a bird is with their falconer, they will never love you the way a dog does. Birds of prey are not affectionate, the best they do is allow us to be a part of their world. Falconers learn to enjoy the peaceful quiet moments when a hawk puts her foot up on the glove for the first time, or when she decides its safe to jump in her bathpan with you next to her. I think before getting a bird, we have to come to terms with the fact we are entering into a partnership with an animal who sees us as a useful and safe hunting partner, not as her master and not someone she wants to snuggle up on the couch with.

Here from Kurtis, Drew & Danny. 🦅

My biggest hurtle would be the time factors. I'm a single dad and work 12 hr days 4 days a week. This video has shown me that I need to wait a bit longer before I take this journey. Thank you.

kurtis conner, drew gooden and danny gonzalez are big fans of you keep doing hawk things <3

This is extremely important, when I first wanted to get one it was on a whim, luckily I didn’t get one yet, and after that I learned how time consuming and expensive it can be, thanks for doing this Dan

this video is about to get a bit of traffic lol

Very well explained 👍. I would love to fly a bird of prey but I don't think I could give one the full filled life they would deserve. Thank you !

Danny, Drew and Kurtis send anyone else here 😂

Thank you for the video, I've been getting really interested in falconry and did not know what it really involved this helped me determine that I should wait to get into the sport but I still want to try down the line

One element you omitted is the need to have an accessible place to hunt with appropriate prey. Your choice of the species of your bird of prey should be ruled by the species of available prey.

I am in the US so its a bit different from there. Fully agree with all of this. Holidays and Vacations arent a thing when you own hawks or falcons. I only keep one at a time and holy cow, TIME TIME TIME TIME! Super important. SO Expensive too! The food is the cheapest part of the project I think. Most expensive parts are definitely vet care and building the Mew and Telemetry.

Very good , I do enjoy listening to you and your advice, always helpful and thought provoking, my pet hate is that Harris hawks are seen as a beginners birds , they are then often passed on, or need rescuing, because the mind set is , I need something more advanced. I think people should get a bird and stick with it and get the best out of it, build a relationship that gives your Falcon or hawk the best life. My self I find having a bird of prey is an honour, but hard work flying 7 days a week. Your video is so needed, thanks for sharing.

NINE birds of prey - kudos to you for managing those birds. Beautiful creatures.

Honestly Dan you've covered most of the aspects and answered all the questions I have been trying to find answers for, for a long time! Your video was much easier, quicker and comprehensive than any other video discussing the same topic

My uncle has been a Faulkner for 17 years, it’s not as hard for him since him and his wife a both passionate about the birds and split the responsibility. I was looking into it and wanted to do get one but he told me I absolutely should not, he told me the bird doesn’t build its life around me I must build my life around it. Got budgies instead. Much better choice.

Thank you for advising what goes on behind the scenes, Ive got young kids and I travel so I will have to take it up when theyre all grown up and I have more time. Without this video I wouldn't have realised this and would probably have fallen into some major headache and not given the hawk its proper rights! everyone needs to see this video first before they even start watching the others

Very well put together video. Thank you for the information.

Just subbed to your channel and loving the content. I absolutely LOVE birds of prey and am researching falconry. While I think they are amazing creatures (and partners if you choose to hunt with them) and looking for associate with local falconers.. I realize that currently, I lack the time these birds and the lifestyle needs. Thanks for the great content!!

Thanks for you blunt honesty. Your information very insightful for someone considering this sport .