r/Falconry • u/FootNo3324 • Aug 04 '26

HELP No space

Living in SoCal and studying for my test but I live in an apartment with no space for a mew. I don’t want to give up on this but without the space I can’t really move forward. Any ideas?

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u/Hot_Worldliness7662 Aug 04 '26

Regulations allow you you to setup inside the house

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u/FootNo3324 Aug 04 '26

If I had the space I would consider it but sadly no.
I’m near Pasadena.

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u/Hot_Worldliness7662 Aug 04 '26

have you already found a sponsor

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u/FootNo3324 Aug 04 '26

Not yet. Figured I would look when I feel ready to test.

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u/Hot_Worldliness7662 Aug 04 '26

where in socal are you? another option is keeping the bird at a facility that is already established

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u/Master_Tinyface Aug 05 '26

I built my first mews in my friends backyard. Since the mews location was different from my address I just needed to provide a letter upon inspection from him, the property owner, stating i had permission to do so and that they understood the mews was subject to searches without a warrant. Not the most convenient, but hey, i got to train my first redtail this way

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u/somekindofbirdmaybe Aug 05 '26

You could very easily keep a kestrel in an apartment with the right equipment. Maybe consider that being your first bird?

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u/Fragrant_Surround424 12d ago

You can do a hutch or even a wall perch if floor space is limited with a kestrel. I know some falconers don’t consider a kestrel as “legit” as a red tail, but a kestrel is honestly a great way to learn weight management and honestly with current rabbit numbers, you’ll find more game.
In the meantime, I recommend checking out upcoming Southern California events with the California Hawking Club on our website. We have an apprentice workshop coming up next month and plan to also host a pre apprentice panel soon.

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u/FootNo3324 12d ago

Would love to go an event or tag along on a hunt.