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- The event is being hosted by the Saudi Falcons Club from Aug. 5-24 at its headquarters in Malham, north of Riyadh
- The Canadian farm’s owner, John Lejeune Jr., said that the auction’s global reputation was a major incentive for him to bring 38 of his most distinguished falcons to the event
RIYADH: Canada’s John Lejeune Falcon Farm is taking part in the Saudi International Falcon Breeders Auction for the first time.
The event is being hosted by the Saudi Falcons Club from Aug. 5-24 at its headquarters in Malham, north of Riyadh.
The Canadian farm’s owner, John Lejeune Jr., said that the auction’s global reputation was a major incentive for him to bring 38 of his most distinguished falcons to the event.
Support from the Saudi Falcons Club also played a role in his decision to attend, he added.
The club provided guidance on the transportation of falcons from Canada to the Kingdom, as well as detailed care instructions to ensure their safe arrival at the auction.
Omar Al-Raqabi, the company’s sales agent, said that the farm focuses not only on breeding, but also on conserving sought-after falcon genes.
The prices of the farm’s falcons vary depending on weight and size, he added.
The auction is bringing together falconers and falcon breeders from around the world. It serves as a platform to exchange knowledge and experiences, highlighting the Saudi Falcons Club’s commitment to preserving the heritage of falconry.
The club is also striving to solidify Saudi Arabia’s status as a global destination for falconers.