Module C6. Falconry furniture and equipment Quiz

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  1. What is the main disadvantage of using a very large travelling box?1
  2. What is the main disadvantage of a poorly made hood?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. Which statement is correct?1
  5. Why is a swivel used when a hawk is tethered to a perch or the glove?1
  6. Think about securing a bird of prey to a perch. Which statement is correct?1
  7. Some falconers use a ‘loop leash’ to tether their hawks. What is the main benefit of using a loop leash?1
  8. Part of a telemetry system is carried with you when you fly your bird of Prey free. What is it called?1
  9. Why should you have good hygiene routines?1
  10. Why are hoods traditionally used on falcons?1
  11. What size bell should you choose for your bird of prey?1
  12. Why do we weigh birds of prey?1
  13. ‘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
  14. Why are bells traditionally fitted to birds of prey?1
  15. Which type of lure is mostly used for falcons?1
  16. What is a potential danger when using digital scales to weigh a hawk?1
  17. What does the term triangulation mean when using telemetry to recover a lost hawk.1
  18. 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
  19. What is the best size for a travelling box?1
  20. What is the danger arising from jesses that are too long when using block perches?1
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