HUGE PROBLEM w/ HAWKS! - Page 3 - YorkieTalk.com Forums

Rosey07 · 03-26-2008, 05:35 AM

We too here in Mississippi are having a tough time of it. The hawks have killed 5 of our hens already. That leaves us with 5 now....we have one too many roosters but they never ever catch then. I have one of the prettiest fattest red hens...laid the lg eggs...now gone

Duncansmom · 03-26-2008, 05:42 AM

Awwww Im sorry

just doesnt seem fair does it? Its a real problem for alot of us on here apparently.

Good Luck and be safe

6 yorkies · 03-26-2008, 06:07 AM

I also live in Florida and have a lot of hawks here on our 6 acres. I have a huge dog run attached to the house and have strung rope cris-cross from side to side and then I put light weight chicken wire on top of that. The rope holds it up over our heads so we can still walk under it. Also, I have had owls come down near them. You need to watch that as well. I have lights all around the fence at night for the dogs, but, I still go out with them. I couldn't bear to lose anyone of my 6 babies in that manner, especially now that we have just had a litter and they will be going out there soon. I would never sleep again. What terrible thoughts these are!!!! Kathy

sims822257 · 03-26-2008, 06:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Duncansmom

I will look into the yard string. We live near Ft lauderdale in south FL. I have tons of birds, vultures, owls ( they make me nervous too), and a host of others. Its been the hawks that are the worst. Im so glad you read this thread, I used to let my 2 out alone too, but I never will again! After 3 near misses with the devil birds, I am only inches away from my wee ones now at all times outside. thanks for the great suggestion. Good Luck with your yard too!

YIKES....I am only hours north of you on the East Coast in Melbourne. Okay I am not looking away any longer with this issue. You have me so scared now.

Rosey07 · 03-26-2008, 06:59 AM

Thing is we have always had them but never have there been so many and sooooo hungry. That was just this winter that they killed 5 hens!!

laurenr · 03-26-2008, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Duncansmom

I will look into the yard string. We live near Ft lauderdale in south FL. I have tons of birds, vultures, owls ( they make me nervous too), and a host of others. Its been the hawks that are the worst. Im so glad you read this thread, I used to let my 2 out alone too, but I never will again! After 3 near misses with the devil birds, I am only inches away from my wee ones now at all times outside. thanks for the great suggestion. Good Luck with your yard too!

The yard string is exactly what I covered my dog run with. As I said, this covering is high enough for an adult human to walk under. When I was researching, I learned that birds of prey always dive in a straight line down to their victim and then straight back up again. The yard string is enough of a deterrent to them.

I am so glad this thread was started because you are so right, more of our babies will be saved by people learning of the necessary precautions.

Lauren

Duncansmom · 03-26-2008, 01:15 PM

thank you all for responding and I have learned alot. These wee creatures depend on us for their protection because w/o us they would not survive at all. But look what we get in return from them..........Way too much to type.

Love and kisses to all and please be safe out there.

nancy137738 · 03-26-2008, 01:27 PM

We also have hawk problems, I happened to let the yorkies out and there on the fence was a hawk looking at the two yorkies so I got them inside. They have to go on wee wee pads now I am so afraid the hawk will get them since we have lots of trees in our yard and they sit in the trees watching.

Southernlocs · 03-26-2008, 02:59 PM

While we were out today going to the mailbox I let Phoenix run around the yard with me sitting next to him in the grass. Before I even let him out I looked to make sure no hawks were flying around. Well less then 5 mins later hawks were everywhere!

2 came close so i picked up Phoenix and went into the house came back out 2 mins later and they were gone! Goodness these things are determined

lopresm · 03-26-2008, 03:02 PM

We have hawks here also. We never, ever leave Remi outside in his xpen or stroller unattended. Never!

us6inks · 03-26-2008, 03:10 PM

That sounds terrible!! We have a large owl in our backyard, however, we just watch from the window. I always take Addie out front, so thankfully we have never been close. It never occured to me that any bird would like our babies, I am glad that I read this.

spoiledgirls · 03-26-2008, 03:24 PM

I don't know what to tell you. Although I do think the covered pen sounds like a good idea. I have had a scare with animals too. Once, I was taking Sasha out and put her in her little pen to wee wee, because if we don't she gets under the fence and takes off. Anyway, I was standing there waiting and Sasha started to bark at our small tree. It was at night and I couldn't see anything in it, so I told her to be quiet. But then, something fat jumped out of the tree, landed on the ground and raced off! I screamed and my dad came racing out. I grabbed Sasha and ran inside. Then I told him the whole story. I think it was either a raccoon or a possom. Whatever it was it scared the crape out of me and Sasha!

alisonJ · 03-26-2008, 07:27 PM

Why not try tying a 10 lb dumbell to your little one? That will keep the hawks from getting him/her off the ground!

You know, we could come up will all sorts of hilarious "hawk deterrent" outfits like suits of armor, etc. Could be a fun contest...

6 yorkies · 03-27-2008, 01:44 AM

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Originally Posted by alisonJ

Why not try tying a 10 lb dumbell to your little one? That will keep the hawks from getting him/her off the ground!

You know, we could come up will all sorts of hilarious "hawk deterrent" outfits like suits of armor, etc. Could be a fun contest...

Now there is a great idea! Since I make the dog hats with sunglasses, maybe I could make one that has spikes on it so they would poke the hawk if it tried to pick them up. Seriously tho, a few months ago while my yorkie was looking out our sliding glass door at night an owl tried to attack her twice. Kathy

SET Yorkies · 03-27-2008, 07:45 AM

that sit on my barn and watch me the whole time I am out with my dogs.... Every area where my dogs play outdoors is covered, but often I take them out for lessons, play, ect... into the open yard a few at a time or a litter of puppies... Those Hawks give me the creeps watching me.....or my dogs rather....

03-26-2008, 06:07 AM	#33
6 yorkies Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 54	I also live in Florida and have a lot of hawks here on our 6 acres. I have a huge dog run attached to the house and have strung rope cris-cross from side to side and then I put light weight chicken wire on top of that. The rope holds it up over our heads so we can still walk under it. Also, I have had owls come down near them. You need to watch that as well. I have lights all around the fence at night for the dogs, but, I still go out with them. I couldn't bear to lose anyone of my 6 babies in that manner, especially now that we have just had a litter and they will be going out there soon. I would never sleep again. What terrible thoughts these are!!!! Kathy __________________ Kathy and the Girls, MollieKatieSadieSaraand Emily The Boys, Lil' AbnerJakeTommyJoeyand Jack

03-26-2008, 03:10 PM	#41
us6inks Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Satellite Beach, FL Posts: 34	That sounds terrible!! We have a large owl in our backyard, however, we just watch from the window. I always take Addie out front, so thankfully we have never been close. It never occured to me that any bird would like our babies, I am glad that I read this. __________________ Mommy to Addie Member of the Spoiled Rotten Club

03-26-2008, 03:24 PM	#42
spoiledgirls Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 724	I don't know what to tell you. Although I do think the covered pen sounds like a good idea. I have had a scare with animals too. Once, I was taking Sasha out and put her in her little pen to wee wee, because if we don't she gets under the fence and takes off. Anyway, I was standing there waiting and Sasha started to bark at our small tree. It was at night and I couldn't see anything in it, so I told her to be quiet. But then, something fat jumped out of the tree, landed on the ground and raced off! I screamed and my dad came racing out. I grabbed Sasha and ran inside. Then I told him the whole story. I think it was either a raccoon or a possom. Whatever it was it scared the crape out of me and Sasha! __________________ Yorkies are like potato chips, you can never have just one! Amy , Breanna and Gracie , Sasha , Jasmine , Gretchen, and Izzy Proud member of Petite Pups Unite, and the YAP club Join YAP Here!

03-26-2008, 07:27 PM	#43
alisonJ YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 1,840	Why not try tying a 10 lb dumbell to your little one? That will keep the hawks from getting him/her off the ground! You know, we could come up will all sorts of hilarious "hawk deterrent" outfits like suits of armor, etc. Could be a fun contest... __________________ Alison--Edith Jones's mother www.edithjonesproject.com

03-27-2008, 07:45 AM	#45
SET Yorkies Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2007 Location: Beaumont Texas Posts: 285	I have a pair that sit on my barn and watch me the whole time I am out with my dogs.... Every area where my dogs play outdoors is covered, but often I take them out for lessons, play, ect... into the open yard a few at a time or a litter of puppies... Those Hawks give me the creeps watching me.....or my dogs rather....

03-26-2008, 05:35 AM	#31
Rosey07 No Longer a Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: way down South Posts: 860	We too here in Mississippi are having a tough time of it. The hawks have killed 5 of our hens already. That leaves us with 5 now....we have one too many roosters but they never ever catch then. I have one of the prettiest fattest red hens...laid the lg eggs...now gone

03-26-2008, 05:42 AM	#32
Duncansmom Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 751	Awwww Im sorry just doesnt seem fair does it? Its a real problem for alot of us on here apparently. Good Luck and be safe

03-26-2008, 06:59 AM	#35
Rosey07 No Longer a Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: way down South Posts: 860	Thing is we have always had them but never have there been so many and sooooo hungry. That was just this winter that they killed 5 hens!!

03-26-2008, 01:15 PM	#37
Duncansmom Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 751	thank you all for responding and I have learned alot. These wee creatures depend on us for their protection because w/o us they would not survive at all. But look what we get in return from them..........Way too much to type. Love and kisses to all and please be safe out there.

03-26-2008, 01:27 PM	#38
nancy137738 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: syracuse Posts: 122	We also have hawk problems, I happened to let the yorkies out and there on the fence was a hawk looking at the two yorkies so I got them inside. They have to go on wee wee pads now I am so afraid the hawk will get them since we have lots of trees in our yard and they sit in the trees watching.

03-26-2008, 02:59 PM	#39
Southernlocs Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 92	While we were out today going to the mailbox I let Phoenix run around the yard with me sitting next to him in the grass. Before I even let him out I looked to make sure no hawks were flying around. Well less then 5 mins later hawks were everywhere! 2 came close so i picked up Phoenix and went into the house came back out 2 mins later and they were gone! Goodness these things are determined

03-26-2008, 03:02 PM	#40
lopresm YT Addict Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 328	We have hawks here also. We never, ever leave Remi outside in his xpen or stroller unattended. Never!