Module C6. Falconry furniture and equipment Quiz

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  1. Think about securing a bird of prey to a perch. Which statement is correct?1
  2. Why might we use lures with birds of prey?1
  3. Which of these materials is NOT suitable for making anklets?1
  4. Some falconers use a ‘loop leash’ to tether their hawks. What is the main benefit of using a loop leash?1
  5. Which of these UK organisations helps to find lost Hawks?1
  6. Water in a portable water bath should be provided for tethered hawks. What dangers can arise from the use of water baths?1
  7. What does the term triangulation mean when using telemetry to recover a lost hawk.1
  8. You can fit a small electronic device to your hawk which gives out a signal that helps find lost hawks. What is this called?1
  9. Which UK law incorporates ‘Brambell’s 5 freedoms’?1
  10. What size bell should you choose for your bird of prey?1
  11. Furniture is the term used for any equipment actually fastened to a bird of prey. How often should furniture be checked?1
  12. Why is a swivel used when a hawk is tethered to a perch or the glove?1
  13. Some falconer say that keeping falcons tethered all the time is the best way to keep them calm and safe in a small space. Which of the following statements is correct?1
  14. Identify unsuitable materials for a raptor leash (choose two)1
  15. Jesses with a slit near the end for a swivel are called1
  16. What is a potential danger when using digital scales to weigh a hawk?1
  17. What is the main disadvantage of a poorly made hood?1
  18. Why are bells traditionally fitted to birds of prey?1
  19. What is the main advantage of using an aylmeri anklet?1
  20. What is the danger arising from jesses that are too long when using block perches?1
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