How to get rid of Andrey the goshawk?

[happyfrenchman]

He is beautiful Axel.... how is his wing? Do you think it is broken? It looks alright in the pics. He is really something. I would keep him. If you let him loose he will resume killing your chickens. And he is too nice to kill. Looks like he is pretty tame. Maybe he likes you?

 

[Shadrach]

He is beautiful Axel.... how is his wing? Do you think it is broken? It looks alright in the pics. He is really something. I would keep him. If you let him loose he will resume killing your chickens. And he is too nice to kill. Looks like he is pretty tame. Maybe he likes you?

From what Axel says and given they've been together for five years and Axel has even named him (?) it looks like love to me.
Maybe you should give up on the chickens and try for a family of goshawks Axel. I doubt you'll be back here complaining about predators!

 

[TwoCrows]

We all understand the need to control predators around our poultry, however we do not condone acts of trapping and possessing, especially federally protected species such as hawks, it is illegal to do so here in the US.

Please read the post made below, it is also a sticky at the top of this particular forum.

This thread is now closed. Thank you to all who participated.

-BYC Staff

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/predators-and-pests-forum-please-read-here-first.5808/

May 12, 2007#1

DuckLadyAdministratorStaff MemberPremium Member11 Years


I just want to make clear the purpose of this forum.

*This forum is for dealing with predators and pests. Period.

*If information is graphic, please note it in the subject line of your post so members can make a decision whether they want to open the thread or not. If you choose to open a thread with said warnings, it is not BYC's responsibility when you are offended.

*Dealing with predators and pests is not always pleasant. Although sometimes hard to do, please be as sensitive as possible when explaining procedures and results. Some younger members and/or squeamish adults will appreciate it.

*Although some ways are not considered ideal to some, it serves the purpose of removing the offending predator. If you have an idea or a helpful comment, please do reply. If it is a sarcastic comment about the disposal or capture of a predator, please keep your thoughts to yourself. We are not here to judge one another on methods or ways and means.

*That being said, please do not gloat or suggest torturous ways of killing for pleasure or indeed, post in such a way that your predator control can be construed as pleasure killing instead of simply taking care of a problem.

*Compassion will go a long way toward helping to educate and help solve someone's predator problem. No matter the reason, most members' birds are their pets and being a chicken doesn't make it less of a pet than a house cat or companion dog. Please don't lecture or hassle anyone about their losses. Glass houses......

*If you wish to suggest an alternate non lethal means of control, please share it in a non judgmental way that is a viable solution and not merely complaining about who was here first etc, IF it is directly related to the OP's request for assistance. If a non lethal alternative is offered, please be appreciative and remember that there are many ways and means and flaming a member for suggesting such an alternative will not be tolerated.

*It is the responsibility of the person with the predator to determine the legalities of what they do and that person will take ultimate responsibility. BYC does not condone illegal acts.

For instance, Trapping..this is a legal defense and it is not open for debate whether you prefer this method or not. This forum is designed as an aid to those who are having predator problems. It is not a debate forum on ethics.

*Please keep this in mind as we all learn from one another how to deter predators. Thanks.