When should you ensure your bird is in high condition besides hunting?

Ensuring your bird is in high condition during feather molts is vital for several reasons. Molting is a natural process in which birds shed old feathers to make way for new growth. This period can be physically taxing on a bird, as it requires energy and nutrients for feather development. By maintaining the bird in high condition during this time, you support its health and well-being, ensuring that it has the necessary resources to grow strong, healthy feathers.

High condition involves not just proper nutrition but also appropriate exercise and care, allowing the bird to efficiently handle the stresses of molting. A well-maintained bird during this period is more likely to cope effectively with the demands of feather regeneration, leading to optimal performance, whether in hunting or other activities afterward.

While ensuring high condition is also important during mating season, when introducing new prey, and before training sessions, the particular needs during molting emphasize the necessity for care to support the bird's physical state during this critical, resource-intensive time.