Module C8. Initial training, manning and weight management Quiz

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  1. When assessing the condition of a bird of prey you should..1
  2. How should you try to control the early training sessions?1
  3. You are about to fly your hawk free for the first time but you feel she is a bit under weight. What should you do?1
  4. A bird of prey loses fat and gains muscle as it becomes fitter. What is likely to happen to its weight over the period?1
  5. You live in an urban area where there is a large park. Is this suitable as an initial training ground?1
  6. Your bird of prey has flown well in very windy conditions for several hours. How should you feed her that day1
  7. Weight is the best indicator of a hawk’s condition. Which statement is correct1
  8. What is the main reason for hooding a falcon during initial training?1
  9. You receive a new 15 week old parent-reared hawk. What is the best feeding regime during the first week or so?1
  10. How can you tell when your hawk is under her flying weight?1
  11. Why is fresh drinking water extra important during weight loss management of food?1
  12. What is washed meat?1
  13. Your hawk is now jumping a full leash length to your glove. What should you do next?1
  14. How can you tell when your hawk is approaching her flying weight?1
  15. You are trying to improve the fitness of a newly trained Harris Hawk. Which of these methods are best?1
  16. It is good practice to ensure that a young hawk is at her maximum weight when she is first taken in hand for training. What is this weight called?1
  17. Which is the first important step in the manning process?1
  18. A falconer training a Goshawk might encourage it to fly from the ground to his raised fist. Why might he be doing this?1
  19. Many experienced Falconers recommend that initial handling and manning takes place in a room with very low light. Why is this?1
  20. Compare a young socially imprinted Goshawk and a parent-reared Goshawk of the same age. Which is likely to be easier to train initially?1
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