Arizona Chickens
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A few days ago I interrupted a young Harris' hawk feasting on a dove in our oleander. This morning I heard a huge commotion among the chickens and I ran out to see what was happening and there was a Harris' hawk (probably the same one) perched on a box about 3' from the hens, who were in hysterics.
What do you all use as hawk deterrents?
What do you all use as hawk deterrents?
I've had those cooper hawks around before and just chased them off. One time I seen 3 of them flying around over here at the same time. All you can really do is to make sure that your coop and run is as predator proof as you can make it on top, bottom, and sides.
I don't encounter hawks too often, but a year or two ago, There was one parked high up in a tree in the back yard. My chickens were hiding under bushes in same backyard.
I started yelling, and making all kind of noise. No reaction from hawk. Hawk knew it was safe out of reach up high.
Also considerably higher than what my water hose could spray.
So my plan B, went into effect. Went to garage, and lit a firecracker, and threw onto driveway. Hawk was gone like the wind.
This was one of the small size firecrackers,, Not the LARGE/LOUD style like Cherry Bomb, or M80.
That's brilliant. I need to track down some firecrackers.I don't encounter hawks too often, but a year or two ago, There was one parked high up in a tree in the back yard. My chickens were hiding under bushes in same backyard.
I started yelling, and making all kind of noise. No reaction from hawk. Hawk knew it was safe out of reach up high.
Also considerably higher than what my water hose could spray.
So my plan B, went into effect. Went to garage, and lit a firecracker, and threw onto driveway. Hawk was gone like the wind.
This was one of the small size firecrackers,, Not the LARGE/LOUD style like Cherry Bomb, or M80.
Absolutely love this photo! I saved it for a wallpaper screensaver (for next year, of course)! Thanks for sharing!
Thought I should follow up a bit here in case anyone is curious.
I moved the litter box to a different part of the room. Unfortunately it didn't seem to make a difference. I also took her to the vet. Bloodwork came back normal but the vet suspects some IBD or similar. He wants her on a hydrolyzed protein diet so we're almost finished transitioning her to that new food. Too soon for results.
I hope we get some resolution sooner than later. In just about a week, our son, his wife and almost 2-year old are moving in from out of state until they can get situated. They'll be taking over her room and another. Our cat won't be happy
No, I doubt if she will be happy about that, at least not at first and will probably want to hide somewhere.Thought I should follow up a bit here in case anyone is curious.
I moved the litter box to a different part of the room. Unfortunately it didn't seem to make a difference. I also took her to the vet. Bloodwork came back normal but the vet suspects some IBD or similar. He wants her on a hydrolyzed protein diet so we're almost finished transitioning her to that new food. Too soon for results.
I hope we get some resolution sooner than later. In just about a week, our son, his wife and almost 2-year old are moving in from out of state until they can get situated. They'll be taking over her room and another. Our cat won't be happy
Ugh. I had a cat try the hydrolized protein diet--she didn't like it and wouldn't eat it. Fortunately I figured that out so I put her back on her old food before her failure to eat destroyed her liver. Hmm--maybe you could move her to a different room that won't be taken over? That doesn't have a window where she can see possible other animals out of?? I don't envy you.Thought I should follow up a bit here in case anyone is curious.
I moved the litter box to a different part of the room. Unfortunately it didn't seem to make a difference. I also took her to the vet. Bloodwork came back normal but the vet suspects some IBD or similar. He wants her on a hydrolyzed protein diet so we're almost finished transitioning her to that new food. Too soon for results.
I hope we get some resolution sooner than later. In just about a week, our son, his wife and almost 2-year old are moving in from out of state until they can get situated. They'll be taking over her room and another. Our cat won't be happy
Thankfully she seems to be ok with the new food.
But unfortunately we don't have any other rooms for her. Her room will likely be used as an office since my son works from home, so she'll still have it all to herself at night. Hopefully that won't be too bad.
This morning I found she had used her litterbox twice for poo. But she peed on the plastic covered couch instead.
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