Module C6. Falconry furniture and equipment Quiz

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  1. Why are hoods traditionally used on falcons?1
  2. Which statement is correct?1
  3. Which of these materials is NOT suitable for making anklets?1
  4. Where should I.D. rings be fitted to your hawk?1
  5. Why is a swivel used when a hawk is tethered to a perch or the glove?1
  6. What is the main disadvantage of a poorly made hood?1
  7. 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
  8. What size bell should you choose for your bird of prey?1
  9. Why should you avoid flying a bird of prey on a creance near trees?1
  10. Why should mews jesses always be removed before flying a bird of prey free?1
  11. Why are bells traditionally fitted to birds of prey?1
  12. What is the main disadvantage of using a very large travelling box?1
  13. Which type of lure is mostly used for falcons?1
  14. Furniture is the term used for any equipment actually fastened to a bird of prey. How often should furniture be checked?1
  15. What does the term triangulation mean when using telemetry to recover a lost hawk.1
  16. Why do we weigh birds of prey?1
  17. ‘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
  18. What is the danger arising from jesses that are too long when using block perches?1
  19. What is the main advantage of using an aylmeri anklet?1
  20. Water in a portable water bath should be provided for tethered hawks. What dangers can arise from the use of water baths?1
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