Red tails

[DensJewel]

I jsut lost 2 chicks to Red-Tail Hawks (aka Chicken Hawks) I loved some the suggetions on how to keep them at bay I am as we spek making a design for a scarecrow an hangin CD's. I was just wondering if the protection law of the RedTail Hawk falls under the right to protect to protect your livestock? I live in Southern Ohio an I dunno if they are proteted here or not.

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[whatnow?]

Protection of migratory birds is the business of the US government (also under treaty with Canada.)

Here is a list of regulated species:
http://www.fws.gov/migratorybirds/intrnltr/mbta/mbtandx.html
For those of you who don't like to "click" through, the red tailed hawk is in the list.

I find that the USFWS field offices, while busy, are quick to respond to questions, AND they use email.

 

[pdpatch]

We live in the middle of a wild life habitat, so we have had to deal with many different types of predators. All hawks, eagles ect are protected, by the migratory species act so harming them intentionally can result in very large fines and possible jail time if you are caught. So shooting them is not a good idea. Usually as long as there is enough small game around they usually leave larger animals alone.

We intentionally leave small piles of brush around during the winter for the small animals like rabbits and mice. that helps keep the populates up for the predators. We also have areas where small birds can go to hide from hawks.

We never let the Ladies out unless someone out there to guard them. They have a covered run so in the morning they get out to the run. Last year we had temporary enclosure that we moved once a every week or two, for fresh grass It was always attached to the run so they could go in and out as they pleased, the temp enclosure was covered with a cheap tarp.

Very seldom will a hawk or eagle fly through a solid looking object or a tangle of lines. If your run has an open top you can string fishing line across it for a while until you get it covered and the Hawks won't try to get though unless they are really hungry. A hawk or eagle can see a tiny field mouse from a 100 feet in the air, so they can see the fishing line.

Chicken tractor or covered free range shelter work also, unless the predator is very desperate for a meal. Over the years we found that we have to provide some help for the predators normal food sources, but not to much help. Then they usually leave our domesticated animals alone, but we also have to take extra steps to add
protection for the domesticated animals.

 

[mooman]

I jsut lost 2 chicks to Red-Tail Hawks (aka Chicken Hawks)

I've always heard the term "chicken hawk" used to refer to the much smaller Sharp Shinned Hawks. Of course with common regional names like that who know right? Those sharp shinned hawks are funny birds. I had one making runs at my chickens and I swear the girls probably outweighted him by a couple pounds. I kinda wondered what he thought he was going to do with it if he actually managed to get his talons on them​

 

[JimnJanet]

whatnow? :

Protection of migratory birds is the business of the US government (also under treaty with Canada.)

Here is a list of regulated species:
http://www.fws.gov/migratorybirds/intrnltr/mbta/mbtandx.html
For those of you who don't like to "click" through, the red tailed hawk is in the list.

I find that the USFWS field offices, while busy, are quick to respond to questions, AND they use email.

Thanx for the link whatnow?, very important info for all of us.
And as for yer signature................that's easy.............GIT MORE CHICKENS !!!!!

 

[12 Acres]

Honestly, I wouldn't worry about the Red Tails. Cooper's hawks are a much bigger threat to poultry. They earned the nickname "Chicken Hawk".

 

[Draftsrbest]

I lost 4 birds to red tails last year. My red leghorn and barred hens weren't bothered, but we got some cornish rocks to raise and had a heck of a time with them. Then in reading I found out the hawks really notice the white birds and farmers used to want the colored birds as they camoflouge more. Had to lock up the rocks during the days as the hawks started hanging around waiting for them......

 

[Zookeeper9000]

As a farm gal from way back I will tell you the most valuable rule in farming. When anything becomes a threat to your bread and butter follow the 3 S rule.

Translation: Shoot, Shovel, and SHUT UP.

There ya go folks LOL Now if I would of just learned to shoot I might just be able to follow that rule LOL, but seeing as I don't know how and am too busy to learn LOL I guess I have to watch extra hard. And seeing as the guy next door is a Raptor Rescue organization and turns the healed chicken murders loose in my back yard instead of on federal land where he is suppose to. I now have about 4 owls, and 8 hawks and a few eagles all in my little bitty 5 1/2 acres. Nice hey

 

[CUDA]

Better have some darn good top netting!

 

[Cetawin]

Generally, redtails will not mess with chickens unless the opportunity is right...they prefer rabbit, rodent and snakes.

Coopers, Sharps, Red Shouldered and Peregrine Falcons love birds.