Temperature control in falcon breeding areas is critical to ensuring the health and survival of these majestic birds. Falcons, known for their exceptional vision and diving speeds, require carefully regulated environments to thrive. The birds of prey symbolize bravery, and their cost can range from US$330 to US$330,000, depending on factors like strength, age, clarity of vision, and speed.
It is believed that Arabs have hunted with falcons for over 2,000 years. However, facing extinction, the falcon is now an endangered species. Many projects have been initiated by the UAE government to support Arab falconry, including breeding pure lines of Saker Falcons. In these breeding areas, fresh air is introduced to offset the contaminants generated by the birds and their surroundings, but the humidity present in the fresh air can affect the mortality rate of falcons during breeding.
Effects of Uncontrolled Humidity
The mortality rate of Falcons is affected due to high humidity.
During breeding fresh air is introduced, and the humidity in the air impacts the growth of the falcon.
General Recommendation
The Falcon Breeding Areas need to be maintained at a temperature of 3 ℃ to 4 ℃ @ 35±5% RH.
Preserving Falconry: Bry-Air’s Innovative Solution
Falcon House in Al-Ain, UAE, is a project involved in Falcon Conservation and Breeding. The President of UAE, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nayhan, an avid environmentalist has financed this scientific program to ensure the survival of ancient art of Falconry. The breeding area is housed in a controlled environment of reduced oxygen, increased carbon dioxide, and vapour content.
Fresh air is introduced in the area @100 CFM per room to offset the contaminants generated by the birds and their surrounding like methane, hydrogen sulfide and ammonia added by decomposing waste, animal activities, air movement and microscopic dust particle from feed, bedding, and fecal material.
The solution provided by Bry-Air was installation of a customized desiccant dehumidifier with pre and post cooling, Model-MVB 10 B with fan coil units in each room to re-circulate the air and maintain the desired temperature.
