When should you make in to your Red-tailed Hawk on her first kill?

Making an in to your Red-tailed Hawk on her first kill should be done deliberately and cautiously. This approach is important for several reasons.

First, a hawk's first kill is a significant event, and it is essential to allow her to experience and understand the hunting process fully. Making the move in a careful manner respects the bird's instincts and needs during this learning opportunity. Hawks are often inexperienced with handling their prey after the kill, and a trainer must ensure that the bird feels comfortable.

Moreover, this careful approach can help in building trust and confidence between the hawk and the falconer. It allows the falconer to assess how the hawk is handling the situation, observing her behavior and reactions. This can provide valuable insights into her training progress and how she manages her instincts and skills when it comes to hunting.

In contrast to the other choices, doing this quickly or leaving it to someone else could either rush the learning process or create a disconnect in training that may lead to issues in the future. Avoiding it until the hawk has eaten her fill can also be counterproductive, as it may deprive her of the necessary experience that comes with taking a kill. Thus, the correct approach is to engage with the haw