Module C6. Falconry furniture and equipment Quiz

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  1. Why are hoods traditionally used on falcons?1
  2. What size bell should you choose for your bird of prey?1
  3. Jesses with a slit near the end for a swivel are called1
  4. Furniture is the term used for any equipment actually fastened to a bird of prey. How often should furniture be checked?1
  5. 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
  6. Which of these UK organisations helps to find lost Hawks?1
  7. Water in a portable water bath should be provided for tethered hawks. What dangers can arise from the use of water baths?1
  8. Why might we use lures with birds of prey?1
  9. Which statement is correct?1
  10. Part of a telemetry system is carried with you when you fly your bird of Prey free. What is it called?1
  11. Which UK law incorporates ‘Brambell’s 5 freedoms’?1
  12. Why should mews jesses always be removed before flying a bird of prey free?1
  13. What is the best size for a travelling box?1
  14. What does the term triangulation mean when using telemetry to recover a lost hawk.1
  15. What is the main disadvantage of a poorly made hood?1
  16. Why do we weigh birds of prey?1
  17. Some falconers use a ‘loop leash’ to tether their hawks. What is the main benefit of using a loop leash?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. What is the main disadvantage of using a very large travelling box?1
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