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what is falconry and hawking? what spiecies are commonly kept for them, and if there is a begginer speicie for it what size cage does it need and what tempetures can it satand? also i know this is the wrong forum but does anyone know anything about keeping vultures? can't get into this stuff but interested.

Falconry is the name of the sport using trained raptors for hunting. The term "hawking" is just the verb, i.e: I'm going hawking.
You don't keep these birds in cages, the proper term is a mew, or mews. And the size varies for the type of bird you have. You have to do an apprenticeship for 2 years, where you are under the supervision of a master falconer (someone who has practiced falconry for at least 7 years.)

Vultures are not falconry birds, they are carrion eaters only, there is no hunting involved with them.

i did not think vultures were falconry birds i just wondered if anyone had captive care info on them. and thanks for the falconry info. and does anyone have captive care info on vultures? i could not think of a more appropriate forum than this one.

You can't have vultures as pets. They are protected under the migratory bird treaty act. The only way you can possess one is if you have proper zoological permits (zoos) or if you are a licensed rehabber and are rehabbing one. It is very illegal to own even a feather of one of these (or any other bird that doesn't have a hunting season on it.) You wouldn't want one anyways, they defecate on their legs for bacteria control/heat control, and they will almost certainly vomit on you, (for no good reason.)

what is falconry and hawking? Falconry is define as the sport of taking wild game with a trained Bird of Prey ie Hawks, Falcons and in some states Golden Eagles may be used.
In order to get involed with falconry You should first consider the amount of time and expense that is involed, also to practice falconry you should understand that it is a form of Hunting and depending on your state has a min. age requirements in my state it's 15 yrs. Also you would have to take a State Falconry Exam and once that is done you should check with your state Wildlife Div. and find out if it is legal in your state (Which unless you live in Hawaii it would be. The next step is to find out if there any local falconer's that would be willing to let you go out with them when they go out with their birds.

what spiecies are commonly kept for them, That depends on your state regs, But usually it,s a Redtail hawk which the birds that most falconer's start out with again it may vary with your state.

and if there is a begginer speicie for it what size cage does it need and what tempetures can it satand? Falconry birds live outside in a Mew and the size again depends on your state regs.

also i know this is the wrong forum but does anyone know anything about keeping vultures? I am not sure if you can keep a vultures ? Your State Fish and Wildlife Div. would be the best place to start you maybe able to get a Special Purpose Permit. can't get into this stuff but interested. I hope that I was able to help you with your quest. Good Luck Medic