Posts by BlueBetween

I'm really fortunate that my big black rotty/lab mix LOVES the chickens and thinks she's part of their flock... she hangs out with them, checks on them, is very cautious around them so as not to scare them... they seem to enjoy her...

I found some more photos of the sharp-shinned on flickr - some people (In Great Britain) seem to call them sparrow hawks. I do think that is what mine was going for - the wild birds, but I'm still cautious about letting the girls out...

Quote: Originally Posted by sourland  Actually this is mostly incorrect if you are talking about Sharpshins and Coopers.  They are primarily bird eaters which frequently includes poultry.  The...

Quote: Originally Posted by JenellYB  Could be they were always there all along, just now you have the chickens, that gives you a reason to look about and notice?       I...

Quote: Originally Posted by JenellYB  Keep in mind the smaller hawks that aren't really a threat to chickens do serve a postive purpose being in your area...they prey on mice and rats that would make their way into...

until yesterday, I didn't even know these little hawks existed in my area. I'm amazed. I wonder what else has been in my backyard since we got the girls... I know there is an eagle nest a few blocks away and I've seen it circle way way...

Quote: Originally Posted by Kev  Sorry but they are VERY BOLD about going after chicks and anything less than fully grown bantam. They will swoop down on a chick just 10 feet away from me. Absolutely cannot...

Quote: Originally Posted by Rvl Rookie  Years ago we had bird feeders in front of the house, and a hawk sometimes hunted there. One day it was just outside my bedroom window, and I got a couple pics of...

Quote: Originally Posted by G-Man  I don't know if it can take a full grown chicken or not.     I just wanted to commend you on your camera skills.  Beautiful shot! Thank you G-Man...

Quote: Originally Posted by centrarchid  Yes, sharp-shinned adult and if robin sized a male.  Small feet (shins) and squarish head of perching bird are good indicators of sharp-shinned hawk.  Not a...