Establish Daily Routine
2 weeksSit with hooded bird on glove at quiet times, reducing fear through calm consistent presence.
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Sit with hooded bird on glove at quiet times, reducing fear through calm consistent presence.
Briefly unhood in controlled space, offer food on glove, rehood before stress peaks.
Practice handling jesses, swivel, and leash without tangling; bird stays on fist calmly.
Walk outside with bird on glove, increasing duration and environmental exposure gradually.
Process of habituating raptor to human presence, glove, and hood — foundation of all training.
Always wear appropriate glove — even tame birds grip reflexively.
Over-manning exhausts bird — watch for heat stress and ragged feathers.
Keep cats and untrained dogs away during outdoor sessions.