My newest edition-Gos hawk Chic (21 days old)

He sure is a cutie!!! Please post more pics as he grows!

Wow that is awesome... is there some kind of permit that you have to have to keep these birds?

I have always wanted a hawk! Where did you get him? i want to know more...

You need federal and state permits to own raptors for falconry, but in order to get them, you have to do quite a few things first. Find a sponsor, build a mews, and have your facilities inspected are the first steps. Keep in mind though that these birds are not pets, and should only be kept by those that are dedicated to hunting with them. Also Goshawks, as well as most species of raptor can only be kept by a general class falconer (2+ years as a successful apprentice). It is an amazing sport, and worth the time and effort it demands (and it is very demanding), but it is not for those with a casual interest.

-Evan

Chris he is absolutely STUNNING!!!! :eek: Congrats on your new partner.... can't wait to see more pix! :)

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Originally Posted by Evan Jamison

You need federal and state permits to own raptors for falconry, but in order to get them, you have to do quite a few things first. Find a sponsor, build a mews, and have your facilities inspected are the first steps. Keep in mind though that these birds are not pets, and should only be kept by those that are dedicated to hunting with them. Also Goshawks, as well as most species of raptor can only be kept by a general class falconer (2+ years as a successful apprentice). It is an amazing sport, and worth the time and effort it demands (and it is very demanding), but it is not for those with a casual interest.

-Evan

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Thanks! Yeah, I new they needed special permits. I would love to become a falconer but I live in a town that has little space to do that stuff, and I wouldn't know hwere to go!

Aww how cute! I love hawks and falcons, they're way cool. :)

Awww Chris he's so cute! What a wonderful life he will have with someone like you who understands and respects what a special creature he is. :)

he's amazing.
please keep us updated on him, we'd LOVE to see pics of him growing up.

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Originally Posted by tigerlily

I love that third pic Chris. He's so cute with all those baby feathers! :aww: I can't wait to see him as he grows up, because you better be updating us with new pics frequently. ;)

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You know I will!!! I really like that you all love these guys as much as I do. It is very refreshing.. More pics to come for sure

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Originally Posted by KLG

SQUEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I WANT IT!!!!!!!!!!!!

Oh cute stroobly baby birdy goodness! With a double dash of whoopass thrown in...

Congrats Chris...that's a beautiful little hawk. :D

K~

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LOL, that made me laugh.. thanks so much Kara.. I know you are a hawk lover and I see them in your near future for sure

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Originally Posted by AzureN1ght

There's something about cuddly baby birds that just make me all giddy. I love how he's just sitting on his bum--TOO cute. :D I can't wait to see him as he grows! I demand lots of pictures! ;) Does he have a name yet?

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Kim,
No name Yet.. any suggestions??? He tries so hard to stand but always falls back on his ass, it is so funny..

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Originally Posted by mlededee

he looks like he is just all kinds of ready for more glamour shots. :P i'm not really into birds but he is cute! photos 4 and 5 look like you added photoshop bling to his feathers--that's talent when you have natural bling! :D

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I went to look at his bling and you are right. i didnt even notice it. That is the light off his down.. gotta love bling!!