peshewah Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 (edited) A hawk got into our chicken pen and was in the lower side of the pen eating one of our chicken. My wife heard the chickens freaking out and went out there and trapped the hawk in the pen. She came and got me and locked me in the pen with it. I had grabbed my Weber grilling gloves and caught it. It was as scared as I was. I thought about killing it because it found a food source. But I didn't have the guts to do it so I let it go. But if it comes back...... Going to try to post a picture. Edited March 19, 2014 by peshewah 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Oh man! Don't kill it. Set it loose on some pigeons somewhere. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sancho Panza Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 more than likely that's against a shitloada really good laws... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peshewah Posted March 19, 2014 Author Share Posted March 19, 2014 I hate to kill it but I have too much money tied up in my chickens. But it was pretty cool to hold it. If it wasn't for the gloves it would have ripped the meat off my fingers 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minermark Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 (edited) Id have taken it over to the exwifes house. Edited March 19, 2014 by minermark 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mungkiman Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Wow! Awesome photo! Hawks don't want to get caught! Hopefully the hawk understands and accepts the dangers of returning... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sancho Panza Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 call The Clampetts, they love ChickenHawk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarheel Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Neat photo Pesh....great to see you posting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derrickdj1 Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 That is a pretty bird. If it comes back call the widelife protection to relocate it. I could use it around here to keep away woodpeckers. Can you ship it? LOL.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JL Sargent Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 I don't think it's a Red Tailed but what kind is it? Beautiful bird though. I believe any Hawk is protected though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldenough Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 Lovely bird, looks like a "Coopers Hawk"....Had one resting on my deck a little while back, they like to pick off smaller birds at the feeder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mungkiman Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 Oh man! Don't kill it. Set it loose on some pigeons somewhere. I appreciate Homing Pigeons to some extent (long story), but Hawks reign. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sancho Panza Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 saw a person wound one with a shot-gun back in the '70's...we took it to the Vet, who treated it & was able to release... It was protected, even then... Crows & Pigeons were the only birds not protected by the State then... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peshewah Posted March 20, 2014 Author Share Posted March 20, 2014 Thanks Tarheel. It is a pretty cool picture. That is a great idea on the relocate it. We have alot of woodpeckers so it might not help you out Derrick. JL and Oldenough, it is a Cooper hawk. They are a small hawk. Looks bigger flying around my head. Sancho, I don't want to hurt the bird. I can set on my front porch and watch them all day. But heck, I battle all kinds of animals trying to keep them off my chicken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sancho Panza Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 I wouldn't fault you if you did; going after your livelihood... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sputnik Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 (edited) Cool shot. We had Red Tails nesting outside our bedroom window for a few years 'til their nesting tree died. Still see them hanging out on the dead snag. Just saw this one chowing down on a magpie. Probably best to call your state wildlife agency or extension service regarding your hawk. From this web site: http://icwdm.org/handbook/birds/HawksOwls.asp "All hawks and owls are federally protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (16 USC, 703-711). These laws strictly prohibit the capture, killing, or possession of hawks or owls without special permit. No permits are required to scare depredating migratory birds except for endangered or threatened species (see Table 1), including bald and golden eagles." Edited March 20, 2014 by sputnik Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus Smith Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 Woodpeckers destroy my trees and I'd love to see them go poof, but they too are federally protected. :/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxx Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 Check to see, next time, if it has signed up for the Affordable Care Act, then act accordingly..... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sancho Panza Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 remember getting the red cockaded pecker wood some tiny laser-safe goggles; so we could operate the M1A1 Abrams Tank Firing Range!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 Woodpeckers attack the weak trees full of borers and such. I have no damage to my trees from them. Some holes in the live oak but nothing to kill it. They also love sunflower seeds. I enjoy seeing and hearing those beautiful birds in my yard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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