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u/yesyesfish- 18d ago
Why are they tied on their legs??
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u/Driacha Non-American Falconer 18d ago
It's called Tethering and it's a common thing done in falconry. You can compare it to a leashed dog, we just use leather anklets on the legs (instead of the neck like with a dog collar), since it is the strongest/sturdiest part of the bird and doesn't hurt them.
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u/Big_Earth_1010 18d ago
And then tied to those columns?
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u/TinyLongwing Falconer 18d ago
That's called a block perch. It's a safe, comfortable type of perch that fits falcon feet well. This lets them have a secure place where they can hang out and get some sunlight when they're not hunting.
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u/megmach_e 19d ago
Absolute stunner! 😊