Squirt hawk with hose?

[mun5]

During a hawk attack against chickens, what's a good method to fend them off without the presence of a rooster or a dog? How about squirting it with a hose? The chicken could be hit as well though.

Any advice appreciated.

 

[JacinLarkwell]

Unfortunately I'm pretty sure that counts as Harrassing them, which isn't legal. Only thing I know isn't illegal is standing out there with the birds.

Someone else might have more information tjough

 

[mun5]

Unfortunately I'm pretty sure that counts as Harrassing them, which isn't legal. Only thing I know isn't illegal is standing out there with the birds.

Someone else might have more information tjough

But wouldn't sending a dog out to chase it be more of a harassment?

 

[JacinLarkwell]

Yes, that would be more, but both are still harassment I think.

Unfortunately they're so protected basically everything is illegal one way or another

 

[HeatherKellyB]

Provide lots of hiding places for your birds to seek shelter from flying predators (secured lean to/ thick bushes or something that prevents an attacks from above and allows the birds to run under without being trapped). Another option is to keep your birds in a large run that is covered. Otherwise you run the risk of possible losses and/or injuries or at least close calls. I wish you the best with your flock

 

[Lenny loves chickens]

Unfortunately I'm pretty sure that counts as Harrassing them, which isn't legal. Only thing I know isn't illegal is standing out there with the birds.

Someone else might have more information tjough

My friend has had a hawk attack a chicke and she was weed eater got it with the weed waker... drop the bird so fast...then I have use a hose and it worked....my other freind has shot one so.....idk

 

[Lenny loves chickens]

Yes, that would be more, but both are still harassment I think.

Unfortunately they're so protected basically everything is illegal one way or another

I think in the heat of the moment do what you have to do to save your bird. Even if you shoot mid air that will scare them off sometimes

 

[McChooky]

I keep my chickens contained in predator proof coops and runs because I live in a predator heavy area. Personally I prefer to fence predators out and not harm them . I've used Heavy duty netting to keep out aerial predators with great success.It works best with a fence on the sides.

 

[The Moonshiner]

Even if things weren't illegal there's really not a lot that could be done "during" an attack unless you just happened to be right there.
I'd look more at preventing an attack rather then stopping one in progress.

 

[mun5]

Provide lots of hiding places for your birds to seek shelter from flying predators (secured lean to/ thick bushes or something that prevents an attacks from above and allows the birds to run under without being trapped). Another option is to keep your birds in a large run that is covered. Otherwise you run the risk of possible losses and/or injuries or at least close calls. I wish you the best with your flock

Yes, I appreciate that. I was wondering if spraying water at a hawk from a distance is an effective means to scare it off during an attack.