Module C6. Falconry furniture and equipment Quiz

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  1. Which statement is correct?1
  2. Why should you avoid flying a bird of prey on a creance near trees?1
  3. What is the main disadvantage of a poorly made hood?1
  4. What is the danger arising from jesses that are too long when using block perches?1
  5. What is a potential danger when using digital scales to weigh a hawk?1
  6. 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
  7. Identify unsuitable materials for a raptor leash (choose two)1
  8. What size bell should you choose for your bird of prey?1
  9. Which of these UK organisations helps to find lost Hawks?1
  10. ‘Making to the hood’ is the phrase used to describe the process of getting the hawk used to wearing the hood. When is it best to ‘make a young hawk to the hood?1
  11. Why is a swivel used when a hawk is tethered to a perch or the glove?1
  12. 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
  13. Furniture is the term used for any equipment actually fastened to a bird of prey. How often should furniture be checked?1
  14. What does the term triangulation mean when using telemetry to recover a lost hawk.1
  15. Which of these materials is NOT suitable for making anklets?1
  16. Why should mews jesses always be removed before flying a bird of prey free?1
  17. Why do we weigh birds of prey?1
  18. Some falconers use a ‘loop leash’ to tether their hawks. What is the main benefit of using a loop leash?1
  19. Why are hoods traditionally used on falcons?1
  20. What is the main disadvantage of using a very large travelling box?1
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