I have two dachsunds, one pure blood miniature and one mixed breed. This fall I'm plagued with Great Horned Owls that are considerably reducing the stray cat population. This evening I actually saw one of these BIRDS try to get my mini-doxy. We're talking HUGE BIRD. This sucker had at least a four foot wingspan. I'd actually guess closer to five feet. HUGE!
I'll be donning my bath robe and bedroom slippers when I let them out at night now, and clutching my old 16 gauge loaded with bird shot, but there must be a deterrent, eh? If I must I'll buy a regular "dog kennel" with a mesh roof.
My doggies are not part of the food chain! I live in South Central Kansas if that helps.
2006-10-29 12:29:55 · 4 answers · asked by Lance 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
The only thing you can do is go out with your dogs if you let them out at night. That is what people here in So. Cal do with their dogs as we have coyotes that snatch small dogs from the yard. You can't kill a protected bird, you can be fined and jailed and another owl will probably show up to take it's place. Wildlife has even MORE right to have access to nature than does a domesticated pet. So, if you really care about your dogs safety, then you should not mind having to go stand outside with them at night so they can do their business if it is the only way to keep them safe.
2006-10-29 14:50:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
it is uncomplicated for the great Horned Owl. some species are extra nocturnal than others. What a great danger you should stay in the form of community. even nevertheless the great Horned Owl can take a small canines or different puppy, that's in easy terms between the numerous outstanding issues that incorporate residing in a position like that. besides being careful inclusive of your canines, keeping your cat interior, and construction a pen on your chickens, there is no longer something to be executed different than to relish the owl. i be responsive to you reported which you do no longer choose to shoot or kill the owl, yet please endure in ideas which you're entering into the owl's habitat, and the owl is secure by way of federal regulation.
2016-12-08 23:38:46 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call the DNR. You might find yourself in trouble if you shoot the bird and it is a protected species!
Also, the DNR might have ideas on how to relocate these predators to more appropriate locations.
Until then, I'd suggest standing outside over top of the pups until you can get a covered kennel installed for their use.
2006-10-29 13:59:28 · answer #3 · answered by Lori R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you have a dusk to dawn light? if not maybe that will help. I have never had trouble with owls, just hawks.. Maybe a few shots at them they won't come back??? I wish you luck though
2006-10-29 12:41:17 · answer #4 · answered by Just Me 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋