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ryla616 · 09-19-2007, 04:25 PM

We have 2 dogs, one of which is a 10 pound Yorkie. They both loves the outdoors and we have a doggie door where they can come and go as they please. We live in a rural area with all kinds of nature around. We are worried most about the hawks that seem to fly over our home. Can anyone tell me if they have had any trouble with hawks around their homes and if there is anything to do to keep them away? Thanks!

BLowry · 09-19-2007, 04:30 PM

I don't know of anything that will keep them away but, if I were you I would leave them out alone. If a hawk can scoop up a rabbit they certainly could scoop up a 5 lb yorkie or, kill it trying...I had taken the girls for a walk a couple of weeks ago and stopped at a neighbors house. We sat on the lawn for a bit and out of nowhere a HUGE hawk came flying around...much to low for my comfort...My grandfather used to hang those disposal silver pie plates around the gardens to keep the birds away.. But, I'm sure you don't want pie plates hanging all over the place..Good luck and if you find something that works...please share.

grayxie · 09-19-2007, 04:46 PM

I had a hawk check out my 10lb cat while we were outside in the driveway, it circled to check her out and it finally realized she is much larger than a rodent and flew away.

SevenGirl · 09-19-2007, 05:56 PM

I wouldn't leave your baby alone too long! Our neighborhood has had trouble with foxes!

yorkiekist · 09-19-2007, 06:39 PM

I live in Arizona and we have lots of hawk, owls and coyotes. I NEVER let the yorkies outside without me being right there with them. These are great preditors and not afraid of humans. A couple near me were walking there toy poodle on one of those extendo leashes and a coyote jumped out of the bushes not more then 6 feet from them and grabbed the dog. I have had other yorkie friends that had their yorkie picked up by an owl at night right off their covered back porch. When I was a child, growing up in Sedona, AZ, we had a chihuahua. We were all outside gardening and a hawk swooped down not more than 4 feet away and tried to get our little girl. So, unless you have a comletely covered on all sides enclosure, I wouldnt let them outside alone. Lynn

PrincessPoo612 · 09-24-2007, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by ryla616

We have 2 dogs, one of which is a 10 pound Yorkie. They both loves the outdoors and we have a doggie door where they can come and go as they please. We live in a rural area with all kinds of nature around. We are worried most about the hawks that seem to fly over our home. Can anyone tell me if they have had any trouble with hawks around their homes and if there is anything to do to keep them away? Thanks!

What part of Maryland are you in? I have had family tell me to be careful as well, since my baby is only 3lbs. I haven't seen any hawks, but it's always good to be aware! I wouldn't let my puppie out alone at all. Not only are hawks a threat, but the kidn of animals that walk on two legs are a threat too.

DixiepeachVA · 09-25-2007, 04:39 PM

I've posted about hawks before. We live in VA on river and we have eagles, too! I know of nothing as a preventative, I had one circle the deck while I was out with all 4 kids on the deck. I am sure that if I was not there, I would only have 3 kids. We also have a GSD in the yard, but that didn't bother the hawks. There was a news story this spring of a hawk that tried to steal a 10# Dachshund, and a boy and his dad had to fight it off. Don't let your babies out alone.

pepper2004 · 10-26-2007, 06:51 PM

We live in a rural area. I would never leave my boys outside alone for two seconds. We have Hawks and chickens. A hawk carried off a full grown turkey last week! DH shot a coyote right in out back yard a few months ago. If you continue to let them out alone please be careful.

ferragame · 10-27-2007, 06:08 AM

We live in a somewhat rural area of Pennsylvania and I've sat on our deck and watched as two hawks circled the area. We have a fenced in area off the lower tier of our deck which the Yorkies use but the only time we let them out without us is when the Doberman (120 lbs) and the Jack Russell are outside with them. The doberman barks at any animal he sees approaching and he likes to chase birds. The Jack is very protective of her family and will fend off anything that approaches.

Although our females are on the large side of the standard (easier on them for breeding imho), our male is small at 4lbs. We never let him outside alone due to his small size.

I don't think I'd recover if anything happened to any of my babies. We know many breeders (including close friends of ours) that tend to see their Yorkies as a "business". To us, the Yorkies are family, that we just so happen to breed. We don't kennel them and we don't segregate them from others in the household. It makes for better socialized Yorkies in my opinion. Because of how we raise them, they aren't afraid of other animals (dogs, cats, etc) or people.

Terry Ferragame

shelbell77 · 10-28-2007, 07:24 AM

I haven't noticed them by me, but this was just in the news in the past week...I think this is happening someplace between here and York.

romeos mommy · 10-28-2007, 11:38 AM

watch the hawks especially with winter coming. if they are hungry they could come and attack your york. i've had major predator bird problems in south jersey. not to freak you out, but the hawk goes for the neck and kills instantly... then can hang around for a meal. it doesn't need to pick him up and fly away. hawks are a serious danger. keep in mind people are building homes where they normally find their food source. now they are looking for alternatives because their environment has been disrupted.

labrown · 10-28-2007, 11:57 AM

In my brother's neighborhood, everyone puts up fake owls on their houses. It keeps most birds of prey out of the area. You could get a large eagle statue or something for your back yard...

TeriTiny2 · 10-28-2007, 12:03 PM

It's TERRIBLE here.Yes that is the problem they really have no place to live now.If you ever drive through Mays landing, there is a Victorian home right on the bulkheads by the bridge across from the Sugar Hill restaurant. The vICTORIAN house its ENTIRE roof and the old tree are COVERED with hawks.Its an unbelievable SCARY site....

Be Safe, Teri
www.bowwowcouture.com

Buddy-licious · 10-28-2007, 12:05 PM

I knew there was a thread awhile back about the dangers of Hawks....I found it!!!!!

Beware of HAWKS taking small animals!

Buddy-licious · 10-28-2007, 12:08 PM

Ok....found another one "old" thread!!! Some pretty interesting stuff....we all need to be careful!!!

How Big of a Pup Will a Hawk Get?

09-19-2007, 04:25 PM	#1
ryla616 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 5	Hawks and Danger We have 2 dogs, one of which is a 10 pound Yorkie. They both loves the outdoors and we have a doggie door where they can come and go as they please. We live in a rural area with all kinds of nature around. We are worried most about the hawks that seem to fly over our home. Can anyone tell me if they have had any trouble with hawks around their homes and if there is anything to do to keep them away? Thanks!

09-19-2007, 04:30 PM	#2
BLowry Loved by Sadie & Lillie Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 2,754	I don't know of anything that will keep them away but, if I were you I would leave them out alone. If a hawk can scoop up a rabbit they certainly could scoop up a 5 lb yorkie or, kill it trying...I had taken the girls for a walk a couple of weeks ago and stopped at a neighbors house. We sat on the lawn for a bit and out of nowhere a HUGE hawk came flying around...much to low for my comfort...My grandfather used to hang those disposal silver pie plates around the gardens to keep the birds away.. But, I'm sure you don't want pie plates hanging all over the place..Good luck and if you find something that works...please share. __________________ Brenda

09-19-2007, 05:56 PM	#4
SevenGirl Bella-My Georgia Girl Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Duluth, Georgia Posts: 2,383	I wouldn't leave your baby alone too long! Our neighborhood has had trouble with foxes! __________________ Elizabeth and Bella Official Members of the CRAZY Club and the PINK Club! Bella 's dressing up!

09-19-2007, 06:39 PM	#5
yorkiekist YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,540	hawks I live in Arizona and we have lots of hawk, owls and coyotes. I NEVER let the yorkies outside without me being right there with them. These are great preditors and not afraid of humans. A couple near me were walking there toy poodle on one of those extendo leashes and a coyote jumped out of the bushes not more then 6 feet from them and grabbed the dog. I have had other yorkie friends that had their yorkie picked up by an owl at night right off their covered back porch. When I was a child, growing up in Sedona, AZ, we had a chihuahua. We were all outside gardening and a hawk swooped down not more than 4 feet away and tried to get our little girl. So, unless you have a comletely covered on all sides enclosure, I wouldnt let them outside alone. Lynn

09-25-2007, 04:39 PM	#7
DixiepeachVA Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: VA Posts: 44	I've posted about hawks before. We live in VA on river and we have eagles, too! I know of nothing as a preventative, I had one circle the deck while I was out with all 4 kids on the deck. I am sure that if I was not there, I would only have 3 kids. We also have a GSD in the yard, but that didn't bother the hawks. There was a news story this spring of a hawk that tried to steal a 10# Dachshund, and a boy and his dad had to fight it off. Don't let your babies out alone. __________________ http://s93.photobucket.com/albums/l7...1181490208.pbw

09-19-2007, 04:46 PM	#3
grayxie Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Dresher, PA Posts: 2,645	I had a hawk check out my 10lb cat while we were outside in the driveway, it circled to check her out and it finally realized she is much larger than a rodent and flew away.

10-26-2007, 06:51 PM	#8
pepper2004 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 125	We live in a rural area. I would never leave my boys outside alone for two seconds. We have Hawks and chickens. A hawk carried off a full grown turkey last week! DH shot a coyote right in out back yard a few months ago. If you continue to let them out alone please be careful.

10-27-2007, 06:08 AM	#9
ferragame Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Mohnton, PA Posts: 144	We live in a somewhat rural area of Pennsylvania and I've sat on our deck and watched as two hawks circled the area. We have a fenced in area off the lower tier of our deck which the Yorkies use but the only time we let them out without us is when the Doberman (120 lbs) and the Jack Russell are outside with them. The doberman barks at any animal he sees approaching and he likes to chase birds. The Jack is very protective of her family and will fend off anything that approaches. Although our females are on the large side of the standard (easier on them for breeding imho), our male is small at 4lbs. We never let him outside alone due to his small size. I don't think I'd recover if anything happened to any of my babies. We know many breeders (including close friends of ours) that tend to see their Yorkies as a "business". To us, the Yorkies are family, that we just so happen to breed. We don't kennel them and we don't segregate them from others in the household. It makes for better socialized Yorkies in my opinion. Because of how we raise them, they aren't afraid of other animals (dogs, cats, etc) or people. Terry Ferragame __________________ Terrance & Eileen Ferragame

10-28-2007, 07:24 AM	#10
shelbell77 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Harrisburg, PA Posts: 155	I haven't noticed them by me, but this was just in the news in the past week...I think this is happening someplace between here and York.

10-28-2007, 11:38 AM	#11
romeos mommy YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Voorhees, NJ Posts: 3,165	watch the hawks especially with winter coming. if they are hungry they could come and attack your york. i've had major predator bird problems in south jersey. not to freak you out, but the hawk goes for the neck and kills instantly... then can hang around for a meal. it doesn't need to pick him up and fly away. hawks are a serious danger. keep in mind people are building homes where they normally find their food source. now they are looking for alternatives because their environment has been disrupted. __________________ Bernadette & Romeo

10-28-2007, 11:57 AM	#12
labrown T&T-DYNOMITE! Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Cedar Park, TX Posts: 1,621	In my brother's neighborhood, everyone puts up fake owls on their houses. It keeps most birds of prey out of the area. You could get a large eagle statue or something for your back yard... __________________ TBone Tina & Lauren

10-28-2007, 12:03 PM	#13
TeriTiny2 Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 158	SNJ and Hawks It's TERRIBLE here.Yes that is the problem they really have no place to live now.If you ever drive through Mays landing, there is a Victorian home right on the bulkheads by the bridge across from the Sugar Hill restaurant. The vICTORIAN house its ENTIRE roof and the old tree are COVERED with hawks.Its an unbelievable SCARY site.... Be Safe, Teri www.bowwowcouture.com __________________ Teri and the Atantic City Brat Pack

10-28-2007, 12:05 PM	#14
Buddy-licious Donating YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Charlotte,nc Posts: 1,902	Old Thread about Hawks!!! I knew there was a thread awhile back about the dangers of Hawks....I found it!!!!! Beware of HAWKS taking small animals! __________________ Rhonda & Buddy-licious

10-28-2007, 12:08 PM	#15
Buddy-licious Donating YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Charlotte,nc Posts: 1,902	Ok....found another one "old" thread!!! Some pretty interesting stuff....we all need to be careful!!! How Big of a Pup Will a Hawk Get? __________________ Rhonda & Buddy-licious