Establish Maintenance Weight
2 weeksFind weight where bird is calm, responsive, and maintains condition without hunting motivation.
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Find weight where bird is calm, responsive, and maintains condition without hunting motivation.
Determine weight range 1–3% below maintenance where bird hunts aggressively but remains strong.
Modify daily ration based on morning weight, weather, and previous day activity level.
Maintain spreadsheet of weight, food, weather, and performance for year-over-year refinement.
Grams standard for falconry — ounces insufficient precision for small adjustments.
Excessive weight reduction causes organ damage and permanent temperament change.
Verify scale weekly with known weight — drift causes misjudgment.
Visible keel prompts concern — educate observers that lean is normal for hunting birds.