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

[mlededee]

he looks like he is just all kinds of ready for more glamour shots. 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!

[Monty]

awwww hes sooooooo cute!!!!!!!!!! i cant wait to see him when he gets older. and hes really photogenic. good goin on a great new addition

[chris B]

Wow, that is really neat looking. Do you have any adult pictures of these guys?

[Evan Jamison]

Nice choice Chris, I love the Gos!! Someday I'll have an imprint bird, but not right now, I got too much on my plate for a little screaming fuzzball. He's a beaut, hope ya have a good season with him!

-Evan

[MPenn]

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

[Rapture]

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

[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

[stangs13]

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

[Sevo]

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

I received him from a breeder in Utah. He is not native to the USA. It is a german and finnish gos hawk mix. They are much bigger than our gos's here in the USA. We have North american gos's here.

As Evan said, you have to have a federal and a state permit. I am also a raptor propagator (breeder), This requires another and additional federal permit... It is a highly regulated sport but it is for the welfare of the birds of prey.

[Sevo]

Thank you to everyone for the kind words. i will keep a photo log on here for everyone to enjoy. I really do appreciate all of the compliments. More pictures to come for sure!!!!

He is now 23 days old and trying his best to stand and sometimes fly.. I will see if i can get some video as well