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ranedrops · 01-26-2010, 06:32 PM

We live in a country area and have had hawks come so low over us that we can hear their wings flap. We never let Daisy out alone and we keep next to her when we walk her.

puppymom · 01-27-2010, 12:10 PM

Once I was driving and saw a hawk swoop down on a rabbit and carry it away in its claws. The rabbit was wiggling and squealing, it was terrible.

I have seen a hawk in my backyard, but if I even move the curtain to get a better look he flies away (I guess that's where the expression "eyes like a hawk" comes from). I can't imagine that the hawk would get my dog (she's 8.2 lbs, he might have trouble picking her up) when I am in the yard, but I guess it's possible. I remember hearing that Jessica Simpson's little dog was drug away by a coyote right in front of her eyes this past summer.

We also have a hoot owl I hear sometimes at night but of course I have never seen it. And I also hear coyotes at night but not real close to the house.

It is really hard to go outside with my dog these cold nights, sometimes I watch from the door, but I think I need to be more diligent. I sure wish she would just use the paper, but she prefers to go out. And when she goes out she plays around most of the time.

yorkieusa · 01-27-2010, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by puppymom

Once I was driving and saw a hawk swoop down on a rabbit and carry it away in its claws. The rabbit was wiggling and squealing, it was terrible.

I have seen a hawk in my backyard, but if I even move the curtain to get a better look he flies away (I guess that's where the expression "eyes like a hawk" comes from). I can't imagine that the hawk would get my dog (she's 8.2 lbs, he might have trouble picking her up) when I am in the yard, but I guess it's possible. I remember hearing that Jessica Simpson's little dog was drug away by a coyote right in front of her eyes this past summer.

We also have a hoot owl I hear sometimes at night but of course I have never seen it. And I also hear coyotes at night but not real close to the house.

It is really hard to go outside with my dog these cold nights, sometimes I watch from the door, but I think I need to be more diligent. I sure wish she would just use the paper, but she prefers to go out. And when she goes out she plays around most of the time.

I know just what you mean when you say it's hard to go out on cold nights. Mine prefers to go out rather than use the pads (which I have in the attached garage), too. But I always bundle up and go with her. I'm so afraid of so many things. I've got a fenced in yard for her, but I always go out with her. There are so many things that can happen. I'm the wimp, because she doesn't get cold as fast as I do. She wants to sniff around forever!

susan lynn · 01-27-2010, 01:58 PM

One of the members on here lost her dog to a coyote 3 months ago and she was outside with him. She recently got a new baby girl and is getting a new baby boy.

4doggiemama · 01-27-2010, 03:58 PM

Always bundle up, too, when my doggies go out. Even slip some larger sweatpants over my dress clothes to stay warm. Have had some close calls with hawks. One just lately. Neighborhood dogs have gotten loose causing some tense moments. Have two Akitas across the street. Dh thinks I should carry a shovel at all times to ward off danger. Haven't gone that far. ~Joanne~

AmyChristine · 01-27-2010, 08:22 PM

There were 6 bald eagles that I spotted on the way to my daughter's school, and at least that many hawks. Her school is only 2 miles from our house. It is unnerving when I take them out in the morning and can hear the big birds screeching.

Kayceeh · 01-28-2010, 06:56 AM

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Dh thinks I should carry a shovel at all times to ward off danger. Haven't gone that far. ~Joanne~

I think that's a very good idea, maybe not a shovel but a large stick (broom handle) etc.

HarleyHOO · 01-28-2010, 09:07 AM

This pic was taken this morning as I was letting Harley out one more time before going to work.. I heard their wings flap and when I looked up, there were 4 right over my front yard! I immediately picked Harley up and took her in. But it scared her because she knew I was scared....once she was calm I went back outside and they were perched in a tree across the street. You can only see 2 in the pic, but this was taken from my driveway so imagine how BIG they would be on the ground. It makes me feel like they've been watching her and know her routine. So scary, she will be on the leash from now on!

newyorkiemom49 · 01-28-2010, 09:22 AM

OMG! That's my daytime nightmare right there. My Harley is not going to step a toenail out of the house without his harness and leash!

Denzilla · 01-28-2010, 09:48 AM

I have previously mentioned this on similar threads but it is worth repeating. To ward off predatory birds place several large mirrored gazing balls in different spots in your yard. Most birds are territorial and if the see their rflection they will think they are on another predators turf and will look for new territory. I've tried it and it works.

Kayceeh · 01-28-2010, 09:59 AM

These little one's that have been taken, does anyone know if they were on leashes ? If not, do you think the birds can tell if they are or not, easy prey? I live very near to woods and I've always worried about predators especially as my little guy has no teeth at all, so no way of protecting himself but I've never really thought about birds before now.

dtrahan511 · 01-28-2010, 11:33 AM

That's such a sad thing to hear!!!! I hope that lil baby is found safe and sound. It is a good reminder for the rest of us to watch our babies closely when we bring them out!!!

Mom to Hot Rod · 01-28-2010, 11:47 AM

that is awful. We have lots of wild life here-eagles, turkey buzzards, hawks, owls and deer. The other night we were sitting in our kitchen and hubby heard an owl. I know one sits on our rooftop.

yorkieusa · 01-28-2010, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Kayceeh

These little one's that have been taken, does anyone know if they were on leashes ? If not, do you think the birds can tell if they are or not, easy prey? I live very near to woods and I've always worried about predators especially as my little guy has no teeth at all, so no way of protecting himself but I've never really thought about birds before now.

No, they usually are not. Hawks and owls are really dangerous. Coyotes, foxes, snakes. You name it. When Muffin (rip) was a puppy, we went out one night and there was a opposum halfway under the fence and I had a terrible time catching her. She kept running up toward it and I was soooo scared for her. Finally, I caught her. It's so frightening when you think of all of the terrible things that can happen to them. Snakes are always a worry for me. I don't see that many here, but occasionally. Killed the opposum because he continued to return to her fenced-in yard repeatedly. Killed a rattlesnake this past summer just outside her yard. I almost tripped over him.

newyorkiemom49 · 01-28-2010, 08:22 PM

I'm going to try the gazing balls as soon as our garden center puts them out. Thanks for that info!

01-26-2010, 06:32 PM	#31
ranedrops Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 518	We live in a country area and have had hawks come so low over us that we can hear their wings flap. We never let Daisy out alone and we keep next to her when we walk her. __________________ Luv my DaisyWaisy!

01-27-2010, 01:58 PM	#34
susan lynn Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Georgia Posts: 3,262	One of the members on here lost her dog to a coyote 3 months ago and she was outside with him. She recently got a new baby girl and is getting a new baby boy. __________________ SUSAN : TESSIE : HOBBES :CALVIN :SASSY There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face! ~ Ben Williams

01-27-2010, 03:58 PM	#35
4doggiemama Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: KS Posts: 3,290	Always bundle up, too, when my doggies go out. Even slip some larger sweatpants over my dress clothes to stay warm. Have had some close calls with hawks. One just lately. Neighborhood dogs have gotten loose causing some tense moments. Have two Akitas across the street. Dh thinks I should carry a shovel at all times to ward off danger. Haven't gone that far. ~Joanne~ __________________ Joanne Eli ChipperEva Snowboy Rosie(R.I.P. 1996-July 29, 2013) Cocoa(R.I.P 1998-April 26, 2012): Last edited by 4doggiemama; 01-27-2010 at 03:59 PM.

01-27-2010, 08:22 PM	#36
AmyChristine YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington Posts: 1,184	There were 6 bald eagles that I spotted on the way to my daughter's school, and at least that many hawks. Her school is only 2 miles from our house. It is unnerving when I take them out in the morning and can hear the big birds screeching. __________________ My belongs to Copper and Maddie Mae RIP Sweet Rocky Mommy misses you

01-28-2010, 09:07 AM	#38
HarleyHOO YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Jacksonville Posts: 255	This pic was taken this morning as I was letting Harley out one more time before going to work.. I heard their wings flap and when I looked up, there were 4 right over my front yard! I immediately picked Harley up and took her in. But it scared her because she knew I was scared....once she was calm I went back outside and they were perched in a tree across the street. You can only see 2 in the pic, but this was taken from my driveway so imagine how BIG they would be on the ground. It makes me feel like they've been watching her and know her routine. So scary, she will be on the leash from now on! Attached Thumbnails __________________ ---~<3 Harley...aka...mama's sweet sweet~---

01-27-2010, 12:10 PM	#32
puppymom Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2009 Location: Tennessee Posts: 79	Once I was driving and saw a hawk swoop down on a rabbit and carry it away in its claws. The rabbit was wiggling and squealing, it was terrible. I have seen a hawk in my backyard, but if I even move the curtain to get a better look he flies away (I guess that's where the expression "eyes like a hawk" comes from). I can't imagine that the hawk would get my dog (she's 8.2 lbs, he might have trouble picking her up) when I am in the yard, but I guess it's possible. I remember hearing that Jessica Simpson's little dog was drug away by a coyote right in front of her eyes this past summer. We also have a hoot owl I hear sometimes at night but of course I have never seen it. And I also hear coyotes at night but not real close to the house. It is really hard to go outside with my dog these cold nights, sometimes I watch from the door, but I think I need to be more diligent. I sure wish she would just use the paper, but she prefers to go out. And when she goes out she plays around most of the time.

01-28-2010, 09:22 AM	#39
newyorkiemom49 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Morris, al usa Posts: 30 Blog Entries: 1	OMG! That's my daytime nightmare right there. My Harley is not going to step a toenail out of the house without his harness and leash!

01-28-2010, 09:48 AM	#40
Denzilla YT Addict Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kennesaw, GA. Posts: 261	I have previously mentioned this on similar threads but it is worth repeating. To ward off predatory birds place several large mirrored gazing balls in different spots in your yard. Most birds are territorial and if the see their rflection they will think they are on another predators turf and will look for new territory. I've tried it and it works. __________________ Dennis...Dad to Toby The Wonderdog: RIP Buddy Boo 1985-2008

01-28-2010, 09:59 AM	#41
Kayceeh Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: nh Posts: 68	These little one's that have been taken, does anyone know if they were on leashes ? If not, do you think the birds can tell if they are or not, easy prey? I live very near to woods and I've always worried about predators especially as my little guy has no teeth at all, so no way of protecting himself but I've never really thought about birds before now. Last edited by Kayceeh; 01-28-2010 at 10:02 AM.

01-28-2010, 11:33 AM	#42
dtrahan511 ♥ Spoiling Sophie ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New Iberia, LA, USA Posts: 1,340	That's such a sad thing to hear!!!! I hope that lil baby is found safe and sound. It is a good reminder for the rest of us to watch our babies closely when we bring them out!!! __________________ Donna, Cassie, Sophie and Bella

01-28-2010, 11:47 AM	#43
Mom to Hot Rod Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: MD Posts: 10,908	that is awful. We have lots of wild life here-eagles, turkey buzzards, hawks, owls and deer. The other night we were sitting in our kitchen and hubby heard an owl. I know one sits on our rooftop. __________________ www.kissecollar.com Soft Cone Collars for Post-surgery and much more! 10% (non-food) - Discount code YT10

01-28-2010, 08:22 PM	#45
newyorkiemom49 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Morris, al usa Posts: 30 Blog Entries: 1	I'm going to try the gazing balls as soon as our garden center puts them out. Thanks for that info!