What is the purpose of jesses?

• A. Leg restraints
• B. Weight scale
• C. Long training line
• D. Ring perch

Answer: (A)

Jesses are leg restraints. They are small leather straps fitted around a raptor’s legs, often with a ring or loop to attach a leash or tether. The main purpose is to securely restrain and control the bird when it’s on the ground, on a perch, or during handling and training, reducing the risk of escape or injury. They allow you to quickly secure or release the bird as needed and work in safety with a controllable, tethered bird. They are not used for weighing the bird (that’s a scale), not the long line used for training flights (creance or training line), and not a ring perch, which serves a different purpose in handling and training setup.