 Help with hawks
Hawks have appeared the summer. It seems that one has nested high in a tree at the fenceline in the rear of the yard. The area is about 300 feet across the back with a 100 foot depth. The three yorkies are never out alone, but they really can't enjoy their yard with these birds so nearby. We bought a horn, a bosn's whistle, and a sonic flashlight. We carry them but have never used them or really been able to test their effectiveness. Letting them run free is too dangerous because there is no way to protect them. They respond to the command "to the house" immediately, but obvious have long distances to get there. I sure can't run as fast as a hawk can fly. In fact, I can hardly run at all. My collies watch the three yorkies, but they, too, are untested in chasing a hawk.
Do these birds ever go away? Do they migrate? How can the dogs enjoy their yard and get exercise when we keep them on leads? We spent a fortune (to us) for a safe fence, and now the yorkies can't enjoy the yard.
Any help is truly appreciated.
Thanks,
Gew |