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Chewbaccasmom · 03-28-2013, 02:03 PM

Where I live we have huge Turkey Vultures and hawks. I don't even let Chewbacca outside without a leash and harness. I am just too scared.

TxVicki · 03-28-2013, 03:35 PM

Oh my that is scary. I like the idea of putting something the yard to run them off. I used to have an owl and I found some reflectors things and small blinking lights I put in the trees and I haven't seen that owl in over a year.

Lil Sis · 03-28-2013, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Buster Brown

Scary! Glad to hear Peanut is well protected in his run.
I hate that Direct TV commercial where the slogan says scarier than a.... and one of the bits is a dog being carried off by a large bird...not funny bad marketing.

I know.. that made me soooo mad because it was too close to being true!
I found an email addy and emailed what I thought!!!

Please take care of peanut...that is just too scary!

lovespandp · 03-28-2013, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by GuinnessStout

We have 2 that have started hanging out around our house two so we are not on the hunt for a dog run that is fenced on top too.

We bought ours at Home Depot.. Then Dh bought an extra thing of chainlink and attached it to the top!

lovespandp · 03-28-2013, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by MandiesMom

Yeah, Deanna - it really is his turf. That's a good way to explain it. I would think some on your eaves would work. The mirrors might be a better option if you don't have trees. Just get a couple of (what I call) bean poles and put some up maybe..?

Maybe I can loop them through a piece of fabric then hang it on Pnut's dog run? Do you think I should be worried about Pnut being in his dog run!? I mean sometimes he will sun bathe and I will be doing stuff around the house- not really " watching" out there.

gracielove · 03-28-2013, 05:02 PM

Are you sure it is a hawk? When I was looking at your photo that was a bit closer the head did not look like a hawk at all. Could it be a turkey vulture? I have seen a lot of hawks but I have never seen a turkey vulture but that head does not look like a hawk to me. It looks more like a vulture head.

lovespandp · 03-28-2013, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Patti

OMG that is scary. I am so glad you have Peanut protected.

I know!! I do worry now.

lovespandp · 03-28-2013, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Chewbaccasmom

Where I live we have huge Turkey Vultures and hawks. I don't even let Chewbacca outside without a leash and harness. I am just too scared.

Eww gross!! Aren't those things really big? For sure!! I wouldn't let him off leash either!! They are toooooo precious to us!

lovespandp · 03-28-2013, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by TxVicki

Oh my that is scary. I like the idea of putting something the yard to run them off. I used to have an owl and I found some reflectors things and small blinking lights I put in the trees and I haven't seen that owl in over a year.

Wow that's cool!! Does anyone know why they are scared of reflections or lights?

lovespandp · 03-28-2013, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Lil Sis

I know.. that made me soooo mad because it was too close to being true!
I found an email addy and emailed what I thought!!!

Please take care of peanut...that is just too scary!

It is scary! Peanut is well protected!!

lovespandp · 03-28-2013, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by gracielove

Are you sure it is a hawk? When I was looking at your photo that was a bit closer the head did not look like a hawk at all. Could it be a turkey vulture? I have seen a lot of hawks but I have never seen a turkey vulture but that head does not look like a hawk to me. It looks more like a vulture head.

Hmmm I think its a hawk- it does look a lot bigger- Aren't turkey vulters bigger? Let me google image Turkey V..

lovespandp · 03-28-2013, 05:11 PM

Hmm no I think it is a hawk.. Turkey V have like red on their heads.

I need to try to get a better pic of him.. He is always so high up my darn iphone doesnt zoom in- then when I go outside the brat leaves!

GeorgiesMomma · 03-28-2013, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by lovespandp

Hmm no I think it is a hawk.. Turkey V have like red on their heads.

I need to try to get a better pic of him.. He is always so high up my darn iphone doesnt zoom in- then when I go outside the brat leaves!

I am watching the video you sent me again....you called him more then just a brat LOL. I am glad Peanut has a dog run that's just too scary!!!!

lovespandp · 03-28-2013, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by GeorgiesMomma

I am watching the video you sent me again....you called him more then just a brat LOL. I am glad Peanut has a dog run that's just too scary!!!!

Lol!!! I was so shocked to see how big he was I stuttered!! Haha

I still kinda worry with him out there and Pnut in his dog run..?? Maybe I'm just stressing I dont think theres anything he can do- even if he landed on the top.. I think Pnut would bark at him and run inside!

Hey go to bed lady!

gracielove · 03-28-2013, 05:22 PM

It's hard to tell by the picture but I thought I saw a redish head and there is something around the head that does not look hawkish. It may just be the angle. We have some big hawks around here and even some occasional eagles. The wing span on your bird when it is flying looks different, too. Do you have a good zoom lens on your camera? A close up of the head would tell you for sure. Either way it is a dangerous looking bird for sure.

03-28-2013, 03:35 PM	#17
TxVicki Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: At Home Posts: 8,386	Oh my that is scary. I like the idea of putting something the yard to run them off. I used to have an owl and I found some reflectors things and small blinking lights I put in the trees and I haven't seen that owl in over a year. __________________ [SIZE="3"VICKI & ALLIE[/SIZE]

03-28-2013, 05:11 PM	#27
lovespandp ♥Momma's Bambino♥ Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ca Posts: 10,026	Hmm no I think it is a hawk.. Turkey V have like red on their heads. I need to try to get a better pic of him.. He is always so high up my darn iphone doesnt zoom in- then when I go outside the brat leaves! __________________ "People with nothing to hide don't usually feel the need to say so."

03-28-2013, 02:03 PM	#16
Chewbaccasmom Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: League City, TX Posts: 241	Where I live we have huge Turkey Vultures and hawks. I don't even let Chewbacca outside without a leash and harness. I am just too scared.

03-28-2013, 05:02 PM	#21
gracielove YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NY Posts: 6,582	Are you sure it is a hawk? When I was looking at your photo that was a bit closer the head did not look like a hawk at all. Could it be a turkey vulture? I have seen a lot of hawks but I have never seen a turkey vulture but that head does not look like a hawk to me. It looks more like a vulture head.

03-28-2013, 05:22 PM	#30
gracielove YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NY Posts: 6,582	It's hard to tell by the picture but I thought I saw a redish head and there is something around the head that does not look hawkish. It may just be the angle. We have some big hawks around here and even some occasional eagles. The wing span on your bird when it is flying looks different, too. Do you have a good zoom lens on your camera? A close up of the head would tell you for sure. Either way it is a dangerous looking bird for sure.