Hawk help needed please!

[ranedrops]

We have hawks in our area as well. My neighbor has had several of his chickens killed by the hawks. Other friends have wondered what was happening to their Koi since they were disappearing. One day they watched a hawk swoop down to their pond & grab a koi and these are large koi, about 10 inches long.

When I walk Daisy in our yard it is not unusual for the hawks to start circling over us. We even had one come as low as our ranch house roof and circle us. He was so low you could hear his wings flapping and see his shadow on the ground.

It is just too scarey. Daisy is never allowed in the yard alone and only gets walked with someone right with her, even in our yard. Being that Daisy is smaller than the chickens, I really don't think the hawk would hesitate to take her if he had the chance.

[mirobie]

That is so scary. I have thought of this often. One of my customers told me that her daughter's dog was torn up pretty bad by a chicken hawk. I think the poor dog was even blinded.

I would have someone fire warning shots in the air to scare the hawk away. If one should happen to hit a hawk it would be completely an accident right..

[Cookiee]

I always wondered if it was just me or would a hawk take my Sophia or Tuffey. I never ever leave them play on the deck with out us watching them because our deck is "in the trees." We have had a hawk sit on a limb just 30' away from our door to the deck. My neighbor put up a plastic owl and we don't even get birds at our birdfeeder anymore so I took it down. They must work! This is a very frightening thing and our babies are helpless. Deb I never heard about the snake for the pool - that is great info. Be Safe! We have a wonderful Bark Park near us and that is where we take our Sophia and Tuffey to run and play. They love being with all the other dogs and Tuffey was decked out in his new Gentlemen's Club shirt and bow last weekend!!!!! He was the star of the day. HAGD Cookie

[alisonJ]

Originally Posted by Tricia Hartley

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.

Aww, I am sorry about Casey. You sure took good care of him.

[drawlins27]

Originally Posted by diggy4

....if you have feeders Hawks LOVE to prey on feeders as they attract Mourning Doves (not too smart of a bird and easy kill) and sparrows

Thanks for all the great info! I think it is a Cooper Hawk from the pictures I saw when I looked it up online. There are at least two that I know of. One of them sits on my roof. I just hope the don't have a nest.

I think you may have something about the feeders. I keep a large bird feeder beside the patio because the dogs love to lay on the window seat and watch the birds. And it DOES attract a lot of those doves. Looks like the first thing I need to do is get rid of the bird feeder

Originally Posted by LoveMyJake

Just did a quick search and found these links. I hope they are helpful.

Bird Control Products

https://answers.google.com/answers/threadview?id=229778

Thanks for those links. The second one was VERY helpful, although I'm not sure I can see myself outside at 6 am banging a bunch of pots together, LOL. But there were some really good ideas there that I will try.

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

I thought of using a leash but even if it got her on the leash, it would kill her. Their claws can rip right into them, and she's just skin and bones as it is. I like the idea of the enclosed covered area. That's something I think I could put together. Thanks for the great idea!


Thanks for the great suggestions everyone! I knew YT would be able to help!!!