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Originally Posted by SWHouston  Our little guys (5 lbs or <) are so cute, but I'm really glad all my guys are Teapots. My biggest are 13 and 9 lbs, and my puppy is over 7 lbs now, and growing like a weed.
We've had one attack, which resulted in the dismemberment of the Hawk, and several "swoops" which, fortunately for the Hawk, weren't anything more than noticeable to my guys.
It's rather funny actually. When they see any large Bird, they do like the Hawk's do, sit still and watch it intensely, and just dare it (I think) to come close enough for them to jump up and grab it. I know that sounds scary to most, but I have a great deal of confidence in them, given that they regularly encounter other aggressive species when I take them out hunting. It's Possum's usually, an occasional Snake, and of course Rodents which live along the banks of the Bayou which runs close to the house. My Female Becca is the most aggressive toward Birds, I wouldn't dare turn Her loose in a Chicken Coup ! 
Many of us underestimate the capabilities of our little Varminteers, they (from my personal experience) are not going to allow something to attack them, with out probable drastic results to the attacker.
I don't say this to cause you to become less careful, but, maybe a little less afraid.  |
When they are "teapots", that is probably true, as they know no fear, regardless of their size. But those that have small dogs....6# and under, especially the 5 and under group, are no match for a predator bird, regardless of how big and bad they want to be! I hope no one thinks for one second their baby is safe from predator birds....when these birds fall from the sky like a bolder, and hit these babies on their back/spine, it breaks their backs and they are renderted totally unable to defend themselves....the smaller fellas, these birds just swoop down and grab them up in talons....horrifying, absolutely horrifyiong////leaving you soooooooo helpless, as you stand there, in shock, watching your baby being carried off in the claws of a hawk, eagle, owl, etc.