We have Red Tailed Hawks, Brown Shouldered Hawks, Bald Eagles, 0wls and smaller raptors like Sharped Shinned and falcons. I've had young Red Tails sit in trees 50 feet from my runs and watch the birds. The only thing that has protected my birds is netting over my runs along with no free ranging. We also have fox, bobcats, raccoons, possums and the occasional cougar to contend with also. Best safety is to keep them in fortified runs and fort Knox coops.
As for the wire suggestion, good idea! You can also use fishing filament strung back and forth over your run. Raptors are going to avoid anything that could potentially entangle their wings. I've read of instances where old or sick birds have tried to breach nets and become entangled but that is the only exception I've ever read of.
As for the wire suggestion, good idea! You can also use fishing filament strung back and forth over your run. Raptors are going to avoid anything that could potentially entangle their wings. I've read of instances where old or sick birds have tried to breach nets and become entangled but that is the only exception I've ever read of.