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    leather hoods for hawks

    I make leather hoods for hawks and all my kit that i need for falconry gloves bags etc


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    One with Nature JonnyP's Avatar
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    Why do hawks wear leather hoods..? Is it to keep their heads warm, or is it a kinky kind of thing..?

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    It is to obscour their vision, making them calm and more manageable. The hood is removed before flight.

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    Quote Originally Posted by JEEP View Post
    It is to obscour their vision, making them calm and more manageable. The hood is removed before flight.
    Got you.. Cheers Jeep.. :0)

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    its to keep their little ears warm and to stop their eyes getting sore when out in the wind



    and if you believe that you believe in faires
    Last edited by welshdragon; 07-07-2012 at 11:36 AM.

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    Real works of art mate

    Cheers
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    I believe in fairies

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    Quote Originally Posted by jus_young View Post
    I believe in fairies
    Fairy nuff

    Talking of fairies.. Anyone else into the Peatbog Faeries..?

    Some chap who is a pretty decent drummer playing along to them.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2we4YIm2VfI

    Yeah, sorry, I know its a bit random :0/

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    Aye Jonny They are fantastic .

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