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red98vett · 04-29-2008, 07:48 AM

They WILL try for small pets - I know someone who lost her little yorkie and she was right there with her - devestating !!

please be careful and stay right with them - it wouldn't hurt to use a leash till the season is over - if it's ever over ....that way they're always close to you.

too bad you can't rig some kind of enclosed area for them - complete with cover

bchgirl · 04-29-2008, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by red98vett

They WILL try for small pets - I know someone who lost her little yorkie and she was right there with her - devestating !!

please be careful and stay right with them - it wouldn't hurt to use a leash till the season is over - if it's ever over ....that way they're always close to you.

too bad you can't rig some kind of enclosed area for them - complete with cover

That is awful...I would die.

Totally OT...well not really it's bird related. Remember your rare wild bird in your yard, V? LOL...I still laugh and think of you whenver I see a...pigeon.

red98vett · 04-29-2008, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by bchgirl

That is awful...I would die.

Totally OT...well not really it's bird related. Remember your rare wild bird in your yard, V? LOL...I still laugh and think of you whenver I see a...pigeon.

Shuuuuut UP !!!! hahahaha - only YOU would bring that up

I still have that RARE BIRD impersonating a pigeon picture in my computer lol ...to think I spent hours trying to figure out how to catch it and return it to it's 'people' lol -

LoveMyJake · 04-29-2008, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by red98vett

Shuuuuut UP !!!! hahahaha - only YOU would bring that up

I still have that RARE BIRD impersonating a pigeon picture in my computer lol ...to think I spent hours trying to figure out how to catch it and return it to it's 'people' lol -

bchgirl · 04-29-2008, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by red98vett

Shuuuuut UP !!!! hahahaha - only YOU would bring that up

I still have that RARE BIRD impersonating a pigeon picture in my computer lol ...to think I spent hours trying to figure out how to catch it and return it to it's 'people' lol -

I remember you wondered if it could talk....

Hmmmm, someone might have to bump that thread....

LoveMyJake · 04-29-2008, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by bchgirl

I remember you wondered if it could talk....

Hmmmm, someone might have to bump that thread....

I'd love to read it!

bchgirl · 04-29-2008, 11:33 AM

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I'd love to read it!

Fyi ~
http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/off...-pet-bird.html

deb22 · 04-29-2008, 11:35 AM

We have hawks,too. I watched one behead one of our chickens. Another time one flew over my head low enough that I could see he had a large fish from the nearby lake. I also had one fly over my truck as I was driving and dropped whatever it had onto my windshield. I darn near wrecked. Scared the crap out of me! But I know they could take a Yorkie.

alisonJ · 04-29-2008, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by red98vett

Shuuuuut UP !!!! hahahaha - only YOU would bring that up

I still have that RARE BIRD impersonating a pigeon picture in my computer lol ...to think I spent hours trying to figure out how to catch it and return it to it's 'people' lol -

OMG--I remember that thread!!! It was hilarious! Villette just isn't a bird person I guess.

YorkieLovin · 04-29-2008, 12:03 PM

A hawk scooping up my baby is my biggest fear!

I never let him outside alone for this very reason and he is always on his leash for walks and potty. I am so paranoid when I take him out to go potty that I am constantly looking up in the sky to make sure there aren't any around. My neighbors must think I hear voices or I am running from the law or something

! LOL. If I see a hawk anywhere around I pick him up immediately. I have heard so many stories of this happening to others that I am not taking any chances.

I just ordered one of those umbrella leash things (see pic below) to use in the spring/summer when there seems to be more Hawks around (and for rain too). I figured it would protect him and act like a shield LOL. I can hear my neighbors now..."oh look at poor Zeus now his crazy mom thinks its raining even when the suns out" Oh Well...it'll give them something to talk about!

I've also read that people put up those plastic owls or animated (motion sensing) owls to keep other hunting birds and pests away, but I'm not sure if they work!

As far as backyard play time the only I can think of is buying one of those Gazebo things and putting some fencing around the sides so they can play outside while remaining covered and safe. We got a cool one for our deck at Target last year at the end of June for 75% off so you may wanna wait for a month or two for the price to drop.

Good luck

Tricia Hartley · 04-29-2008, 12:33 PM

I have the same problem, but I live in subdivision just on outskirts of Summerville, SC. A hawk noticed my very feeble, blind 17-year-old Yorkie outside one day last summer. Luckily, I was watching Casey because he was old and blind. I saw a shdaow crossing my yard several times. I ran to pick Casey up. It was a hawk. Casey died in my arms late August. I now have another rescue Yorkie. The hawk has not forgotten. I don't dare let Daley out that I don't stay close.

I have no idea what to do. Would love suggestions.

bchgirl · 04-29-2008, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by YorkieLovin

A hawk scooping up my baby is my biggest fear!

I never let him outside alone for this very reason and he is always on his leash for walks and potty. I am so paranoid when I take him out to go potty that I am constantly looking up in the sky to make sure there aren't any around. My neighbors must think I hear voices or I am running from the law or something

! LOL. If I see a hawk anywhere around I pick him up immediately. I have heard so many stories of this happening to others that I am not taking any chances.

I just ordered one of those umbrella leash things (see pic below) to use in the spring/summer when there seems to be more Hawks around (and for rain too). I figured it would protect him and act like a shield LOL. I can hear my neighbors now..."oh look at poor Zeus now his crazy mom thinks its raining even when the suns out" Oh Well...it'll give them something to talk about!

I've also read that people put up those plastic owls or animated (motion sensing) owls to keep other hunting birds and pests away, but I'm not sure if they work!

As far as backyard play time the only I can think of is buying one of those Gazebo things and putting some fencing around the sides so they can play outside while remaining covered and safe. We got a cool one for our deck at Target last year at the end of June for 75% off so you may wanna wait for a month or two for the price to drop.

Good luck

I have to admit...that made me laugh

Beckyhebert · 04-29-2008, 12:42 PM

Please be careful... maybe try an owl posted in the yard it is suppose to keep most birds out. I put one and I dont have any problems and we still have lots of fields around us. But I do know people who have lost their babies to hawks ...

bchgirl · 04-29-2008, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Beckyhebert

Please be careful... maybe try an owl posted in the yard it is suppose to keep most birds out. I put one and I dont have any problems and we still have lots of fields around us. But I do know people who have lost their babies to hawks ...

If you use those as a deterent...you have to move them around your yard periodically because if you don't...they eventually realize those birds never move.

We use rubber snakes to deter ducks in the pool...you have to move those too.

RMKC · 04-29-2008, 01:36 PM

I've just had it with all the various Wildlife here, i found a way to deal with it here, called an Air Rifle with a scope, and if that dont work i am getting a shotgun

Please be carefull ! Never leave your babies out alone !

04-29-2008, 07:48 AM	#16
red98vett Yorkie Kisses are the Best! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Houston TX Posts: 33,590 Blog Entries: 1	They WILL try for small pets - I know someone who lost her little yorkie and she was right there with her - devestating !! please be careful and stay right with them - it wouldn't hurt to use a leash till the season is over - if it's ever over ....that way they're always close to you. too bad you can't rig some kind of enclosed area for them - complete with cover __________________ Villette, Chanel & Cheri www.DesignsByVillette.net Custom Address Labels and Note Cards using YOUR Photos! Just Click HERE!

04-29-2008, 11:35 AM	#23
deb22 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: us Posts: 1,500	We have hawks,too. I watched one behead one of our chickens. Another time one flew over my head low enough that I could see he had a large fish from the nearby lake. I also had one fly over my truck as I was driving and dropped whatever it had onto my windshield. I darn near wrecked. Scared the crap out of me! But I know they could take a Yorkie. __________________ Deb and Penny (aka Miss Picky Pants) Member of the Spoiled Rotten Club

04-29-2008, 12:03 PM	#25
YorkieLovin Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Central Pennsylvania, USA Posts: 143	A hawk scooping up my baby is my biggest fear! I never let him outside alone for this very reason and he is always on his leash for walks and potty. I am so paranoid when I take him out to go potty that I am constantly looking up in the sky to make sure there aren't any around. My neighbors must think I hear voices or I am running from the law or something ! LOL. If I see a hawk anywhere around I pick him up immediately. I have heard so many stories of this happening to others that I am not taking any chances. I just ordered one of those umbrella leash things (see pic below) to use in the spring/summer when there seems to be more Hawks around (and for rain too). I figured it would protect him and act like a shield LOL. I can hear my neighbors now..."oh look at poor Zeus now his crazy mom thinks its raining even when the suns out" Oh Well...it'll give them something to talk about! I've also read that people put up those plastic owls or animated (motion sensing) owls to keep other hunting birds and pests away, but I'm not sure if they work! As far as backyard play time the only I can think of is buying one of those Gazebo things and putting some fencing around the sides so they can play outside while remaining covered and safe. We got a cool one for our deck at Target last year at the end of June for 75% off so you may wanna wait for a month or two for the price to drop. Good luck Attached Thumbnails __________________ 'in Commited to stopping Puppy Mill cruelty!

04-29-2008, 12:42 PM	#28
Beckyhebert Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: houston Posts: 854	Please be careful... maybe try an owl posted in the yard it is suppose to keep most birds out. I put one and I dont have any problems and we still have lots of fields around us. But I do know people who have lost their babies to hawks ... __________________ Love J2mom crew

04-29-2008, 01:36 PM	#30
RMKC Rosi & Poli's Mom Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Washington State Posts: 5,428	I've just had it with all the various Wildlife here, i found a way to deal with it here, called an Air Rifle with a scope, and if that dont work i am getting a shotgun Please be carefull ! Never leave your babies out alone ! __________________ ROSI & POLI Love my Babies

04-29-2008, 12:33 PM	#26
Tricia Hartley Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Summerville, SC Posts: 33	I have the same problem, but I live in subdivision just on outskirts of Summerville, SC. A hawk noticed my very feeble, blind 17-year-old Yorkie outside one day last summer. Luckily, I was watching Casey because he was old and blind. I saw a shdaow crossing my yard several times. I ran to pick Casey up. It was a hawk. Casey died in my arms late August. I now have another rescue Yorkie. The hawk has not forgotten. I don't dare let Daley out that I don't stay close. I have no idea what to do. Would love suggestions.