I think they are a great bit of kit, I love a dog but would really enjoy mixing the two dog and thermal, bit expensive for me. I remember the fights Carl and Richie got for me with theirs really gave a sporting few flights, just brilliant. Now we're back with my lovely dogs which I love, but one day would love a thermal to just shorten the odd slip .
Hi dave, what's your thoughts on european brown hare syndrome and the idea that RHDV2 has jumped from rabbits to the hares? I've seen a massive decrease in the population of rabbits in Lancashire over the past 10 years and I'm worryingly seeing less and less hares. How's the impact on the rabbits and hares down in Northamptonshire?
Rabbits here only just making a comeback from it after ten years . Hares so far haven’t seen any evidence of them vanishing from disease but it’s been on our minds for a few years for sure !
Thats my current issue haha. Neither of my dogs would be suitable to take hawking. One is a hyperactive german shepherd who would be more interested in chasing the bird, and the other is a fat old jack russel who cant be arsed going outside if its not a lovely warm sunny day@@falconry.davesharpenatureboy
@@falconry.davesharpenatureboy not got an eagle but heard some bad stories about taking dogs out with eagles worse time is wen eagle caught quarry dog goes near to c wot the eagle has caught and thay get nailed by the eagle ,
Don’t forget their legs and cunning ability to use them ! Tbh if used reasonably they do t reslly helpnyou catch more ; well i guess, only by finding more in the first place
Flatland id
agree but if your on mountains or valleys like the Scottish highlands you’ll still need a dog to flush if it’s a long way off.
I think they are a great bit of kit, I love a dog but would really enjoy mixing the two dog and thermal, bit expensive for me.
I remember the fights Carl and Richie got for me with theirs really gave a sporting few flights, just brilliant.
Now we're back with my lovely dogs which I love, but one day would love a thermal to just shorten the odd slip .
Javkie would prefer the thermal if it meant not having auxi around hehe
@@falconry.davesharpenatureboy ha ha Karen don’t like mud on the sofa, not sure why.
Hi dave, what's your thoughts on european brown hare syndrome and the idea that RHDV2 has jumped from rabbits to the hares? I've seen a massive decrease in the population of rabbits in Lancashire over the past 10 years and I'm worryingly seeing less and less hares. How's the impact on the rabbits and hares down in Northamptonshire?
Rabbits here only just making a comeback from it after ten years . Hares so far haven’t seen any evidence of them vanishing from disease but it’s been on our minds for a few years for sure !
Hi Dave how is the bird flu levels looking for This season I don’t want to jinx it but I’ve not heard any reports yet
Quiet around here at mo ; but I’m sure that will change as more waterfowl fly south….. we’ll see
Is it safe to work a dog with eagles.
Same as ferrets with a hawk.
Some folk work sausage dogs with theirs but my wife would let me take the bedlingtons out with him!
Thats my current issue haha. Neither of my dogs would be suitable to take hawking. One is a hyperactive german shepherd who would be more interested in chasing the bird, and the other is a fat old jack russel who cant be arsed going outside if its not a lovely warm sunny day@@falconry.davesharpenatureboy
@@falconry.davesharpenatureboy not got an eagle but heard some bad stories about taking dogs out with eagles worse time is wen eagle caught quarry dog goes near to c wot the eagle has caught and thay get nailed by the eagle ,
@russellsmith1180 why my wife made me get a bigger dog …
@@falconry.davesharpenatureboy ha ha dont think the eagle will be bothered to much lol
Amen. It will definitely get abused for the numbers game. Your totally taking g away the one advantage the game has.
Don’t forget their legs and cunning ability to use them ! Tbh if used reasonably they do t reslly helpnyou catch more ; well i guess, only by finding more in the first place
you can cuddle your dog, its lovely, but cuddle youre thermal imager, eer no contest
Hehe true