Module C6. Falconry furniture and equipment Quiz

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  1. 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
  2. Why should mews jesses always be removed before flying a bird of prey free?1
  3. Furniture is the term used for any equipment actually fastened to a bird of prey. How often should furniture be checked?1
  4. Part of a telemetry system is carried with you when you fly your bird of Prey free. What is it called?1
  5. Why are bells traditionally fitted to birds of prey?1
  6. What is the main disadvantage of using a very large travelling box?1
  7. ‘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
  8. Jesses with a slit near the end for a swivel are called1
  9. What is the danger arising from jesses that are too long when using block perches?1
  10. Where should I.D. rings be fitted to your hawk?1
  11. Think about securing a bird of prey to a perch. Which statement is correct?1
  12. Which type of lure is mostly used for falcons?1
  13. Why is a swivel used when a hawk is tethered to a perch or the glove?1
  14. What does the term triangulation mean when using telemetry to recover a lost hawk.1
  15. Why should you avoid flying a bird of prey on a creance near trees?1
  16. What is the main disadvantage of a poorly made hood?1
  17. Why should you have good hygiene routines?1
  18. Some falconers use a ‘loop leash’ to tether their hawks. What is the main benefit of using a loop leash?1
  19. Which statement is correct?1
  20. Why are hoods traditionally used on falcons?1
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