FOGHORN LEGHORN~ "Lookit here son, I say, I say son, did ya see that hawk after those hens? ....

[jerryse]

Sally I just found this thread.Here is a legal suggestion for hawk.Falconers often get permits to live trap a hawk from the wild.I had a local falconer come and remove a very persistant hawk a couple of years ago.The hawk helped out by getting through the top netting on the pen but could not find his way out.Turned out to be a juvenile.He was happy to have him and I had one less worry.Have not had any problems since.

 

[Sally Sunshine]

Sally I just found this thread.Here is a legal suggestion for hawk.Falconers often get permits to live trap a hawk from the wild.I had a local falconer come and remove a very persistant hawk a couple of years ago.The hawk helped out by getting through the top netting on the pen but could not find his way out.Turned out to be a juvenile.He was happy to have him and I had one less worry.Have not had any problems since.

Oh great idea! find a falconer! Thanks!

 

[noahsmom]

I didn't read through the entire thread, but for predator sake I'm considering using a driveway alert system on our coop/run area or 3! They are inexpensive at our local harbor freight and every single time a neighborhood dog coming up our driveway hears it inside the house they STOP and turn around. I'm wondering if something noisy like this would help with hawks as well? Just an odd suggestion and something similar might have already been suggested and it isn't fool proof either because the hawk/predator would have to cross the sensor for it to go off. Anyhow, it is something that I had on my mind of doing. You have given some other excellent suggestions that I think would help with all kinds of predators to! Dogs and cats seem to be the big one for us, I do know hawks are around though. I couldn't finish that video you posted

 

[LFchixranch]

I have read the thread had a thought

, a dog of a different breed may help. A Great Pyrenees that is raised/kept in coop with the chickens would fit the bill.
http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/greatpyrenees.htm
The Great Pyrenees is a capable and imposing guardian, devoted to its family, and somewhat wary of strangers—human and canine. It is often used to guard livestock. When not provoked, it is calm, well-mannered and somewhat serious. Courageous, very loyal and obedient. Gentle and affectionate with those he loves. Devoted to family even if self-sacrifice is required. It is very gentle with its family and children. It does best with children when it is raised with them from puppyhood, and if it is not being used as a working flock guard be sure to socialize it well with people, places and noises.

I have read on this site that Dark Cornish are very aggresive towards preditors. https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/401062/a-dark-cornish-story/30

 

[Sally Sunshine]

I have read the thread had a thought

, a dog of a different breed may help. A Great Pyrenees that is raised/kept in coop with the chickens would fit the bill.
http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/greatpyrenees.htm
The Great Pyrenees is a capable and imposing guardian, devoted to its family, and somewhat wary of strangers—human and canine. It is often used to guard livestock. When not provoked, it is calm, well-mannered and somewhat serious. Courageous, very loyal and obedient. Gentle and affectionate with those he loves. Devoted to family even if self-sacrifice is required. It is very gentle with its family and children. It does best with children when it is raised with them from puppyhood, and if it is not being used as a working flock guard be sure to socialize it well with people, places and noises.

I have read on this site that Dark Cornish are very aggresive towards preditors. https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/401062/a-dark-cornish-story/30

Cool will read through it! too bad I breed ESS and not GP!

 

[Sally Sunshine]

I didn't read through the entire thread, but for predator sake I'm considering using a driveway alert system on our coop/run area or 3! They are inexpensive at our local harbor freight and every single time a neighborhood dog coming up our driveway hears it inside the house they STOP and turn around. I'm wondering if something noisy like this would help with hawks as well? Just an odd suggestion and something similar might have already been suggested and it isn't fool proof either because the hawk/predator would have to cross the sensor for it to go off. Anyhow, it is something that I had on my mind of doing. You have given some other excellent suggestions that I think would help with all kinds of predators to! Dogs and cats seem to be the big one for us, I do know hawks are around though. I couldn't finish that video you posted

I just googled them and they are pretty cheap too.... I dont know if it would work but worth a try and if it dont it would be sweet out on the end of the driveway!

 

[Sally Sunshine]

He was back and my 12 year old dalmatian kept barking at him and he finally flew off!
Thank goodness its warm today and that old dog didnt mind being out! I dont think it has a red tail though, its all brow/tan looking and he isnt big at all.

 

[LFchixranch]

Here ya go DIY'ers. Build a compartmental run out of PVC and plastic chicken wire in an "A" frame design. Although it could get kinda pricy if you want a long one but hey the birds are covered and they get to scratch and forage.

 

[Shellz]

Up here in Ontario, Canada, I'm seeing LOTS of crows! No hawks here yet, that I know of! Got more snow the other day. Free ranging ain't happening for some time yet. They have a big pen that has never seen a predator in it in over 3 years. Crossing my fingers! They did get scared by the chickadees flying thru the trees nearby today though. Sillies!

 

[LFchixranch]

Ya,

I think I'll put that in the brain fart pile