Do Bird hoods ruffle the feathers??
Most hoods will ruffle the feathers slightly, but the best fitting, perfect hood will come off the bird and not leave the bird with the feathers crushed or molded in any way. The top knot is traditionally a Turk's head knot, but can be a bead, horsehair, feather plume, or anything else.
What is a Hoodood??
oods are an Arab contribution to falconry brought to Europe by the Crusaders. Each regional group, and each inpidual hood maker, puts his own stamp on the hoods with original innovations and changes. Hoods are called "burqa" in Arabic falconry. "Rufter" is the traditional European falconry term for a trapping hood.
Can You Make your own falconry Hood??
Making your own falconry hood can be a lot of fun and save you money as well. You can tailor it to fit your bird perfectly and add your own embellishments. This hood is so easy to make and doesn’t need to be blocked. I really like how they fit my birds and they seem very comfortable on them. I have two female Harris Hawks.
How do I Make my Bird's hoods fit better??
The third point of fit is the closure on the back of the hood can make a great difference to your bird. If the feathers tend to get caught, this will make her very uncomfortable. If the back of the hood doesn't have enough room, the hood will apply pressure to the bird's head and cause discomfort.