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sugarmamma · 03-13-2013, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by jadabug

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Hawks and birds of prey are very scary, we live in the country so mine are never outside alone or off leash. We have owls, hawks, and other big birds.

I would be almost as afraid of posting my address and map to my home on a public online forum also.

there are just too many crazy people out there. You are very brave to do so!!!

BabyGirl Rosie · 03-19-2013, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by jadabug

Hawks and birds of prey are very scary, we live in the country so mine are never outside alone or off leash. We have owls, hawks, and other big birds.

I would be almost as afraid of posting my address and map to my home on a public online forum also.

there are just too many crazy people out there. You are very brave to do so!!!

We have hawks around here too. They scare the crap out of me!! I never leave my girls outside alone or for very long.

Drakes Dad · 03-19-2013, 08:31 PM

Hawks are bad news for sure, but be even more cautious of OWLS at night. A Hawk would have a problem carrying a small dog weighting over 5 Lbs. due to the fact that as large as Hawks are they only weigh about 3 Lbs full grown and cannot carry much more than their own weight. BUT they can attack and kill a much larger prey on the ground, just not fly off with it. Remember a squirrel only weighs around a pound and most Rabbits are less than 3 Lbs. A Hawk can grab and fly with these animals. A 6+ Lb. dog would be a challenge for them to fly off with.

Fear the OWL!!! This raptor is known as "Silent Death"!! They can attack in the night and never make a sound. The "Stealth Fighter" of the Bird family. Their wing and tail feather makeup is the perfect design for quite flight. Also they have perfect night vision. Owls have been known to attack roosting Hawks at night. They are larger and more powerful than a Hawk and can carry off prey in flight weighing as much as 12 Lbs. They are not easily intimidated by Humans like Hawks are and will stand their ground to get their target prey. Even though they are considered to be nocturnal, they will also hunt during daylight if hungry.
If you are out at night and hear the Hoot of an Owl, even if does not sound real close by, PICK UP your dog and CARRY it indoors.

Not meaning to scare anyone by what I have said, but to make you more aware of this common danger. Country City, Suburbs, they are there.

southernbelle04 · 03-19-2013, 08:55 PM

Oh my! How scary! Y'all be careful!

Lap Princess · 03-19-2013, 09:32 PM

Yep, the great Horned Owl is much more bad news than any other raptor. They are far more aggressive, silent, and not easily intimidated, even by humans. Their talon grip is about 500 lbs. per square inch, ten times the strength of a human grip.

I was the unfortunate recipient of a close call with a Great Horned a few years ago. I was birding during the day and unknown to me I happened to be near a GHO nest where a female was incubating eggs. By the time i discovered her and the nest, I was ambushed and dive-bombed by the male. I barely saw him coming and hit the ground. He hit me on the back of the head & took my hat off. I swear he could have scalped if he really wanted to. It was a warning shot. I got the hell outta there!

Little dogs don't stand a chance!

Lap Princess · 03-19-2013, 09:35 PM

OMG, there is one right outside hooting as I type this, no kidding!!!

Lexie's peeing inside tonite!

BabyGirl Rosie · 03-20-2013, 05:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Lap Princess

OMG, there is one right outside hooting as I type this, no kidding!!!

Lexie's peeing inside tonite!

03-19-2013, 08:55 PM	#49
southernbelle04 Katie Scarlett's Mommy Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Sweet Home Alabama Posts: 7,554 Blog Entries: 1	Oh my! How scary! Y'all be careful! __________________ Aymee & Katie Scarlett

03-19-2013, 09:32 PM	#50
Lap Princess Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2009 Location: with my Yorklet! Posts: 1,356	Yep, the great Horned Owl is much more bad news than any other raptor. They are far more aggressive, silent, and not easily intimidated, even by humans. Their talon grip is about 500 lbs. per square inch, ten times the strength of a human grip. I was the unfortunate recipient of a close call with a Great Horned a few years ago. I was birding during the day and unknown to me I happened to be near a GHO nest where a female was incubating eggs. By the time i discovered her and the nest, I was ambushed and dive-bombed by the male. I barely saw him coming and hit the ground. He hit me on the back of the head & took my hat off. I swear he could have scalped if he really wanted to. It was a warning shot. I got the hell outta there! Little dogs don't stand a chance! __________________ _______________________________________ Inga - Loved by Lexie

03-19-2013, 09:35 PM	#51
Lap Princess Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2009 Location: with my Yorklet! Posts: 1,356	OMG, there is one right outside hooting as I type this, no kidding!!! Lexie's peeing inside tonite! __________________ _______________________________________ Inga - Loved by Lexie

03-19-2013, 08:31 PM	#48
Drakes Dad Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Lexington, SC USA Posts: 10	Hawks are bad news for sure, but be even more cautious of OWLS at night. A Hawk would have a problem carrying a small dog weighting over 5 Lbs. due to the fact that as large as Hawks are they only weigh about 3 Lbs full grown and cannot carry much more than their own weight. BUT they can attack and kill a much larger prey on the ground, just not fly off with it. Remember a squirrel only weighs around a pound and most Rabbits are less than 3 Lbs. A Hawk can grab and fly with these animals. A 6+ Lb. dog would be a challenge for them to fly off with. Fear the OWL!!! This raptor is known as "Silent Death"!! They can attack in the night and never make a sound. The "Stealth Fighter" of the Bird family. Their wing and tail feather makeup is the perfect design for quite flight. Also they have perfect night vision. Owls have been known to attack roosting Hawks at night. They are larger and more powerful than a Hawk and can carry off prey in flight weighing as much as 12 Lbs. They are not easily intimidated by Humans like Hawks are and will stand their ground to get their target prey. Even though they are considered to be nocturnal, they will also hunt during daylight if hungry. If you are out at night and hear the Hoot of an Owl, even if does not sound real close by, PICK UP your dog and CARRY it indoors. Not meaning to scare anyone by what I have said, but to make you more aware of this common danger. Country City, Suburbs, they are there.