Does HawkStopper netting actually work?

[WingsysRoost]

I have been dealing with a large Red-tailed Hawk that passes by the coop at least once a day for the last week or so. Previously, it did nothing other than fly past, but it actually swooped down this morning as the chickens were free ranging. It didn't care at all that I was outside, either.

I'm not sure if it was actually trying to catch a chicken or if it was trying for one of the smaller birds that were in the garden, but either way, I need to figure out a solution quickly so that it doesn't get one of my chickens.

I could confine them, but the run is really too small to do that long-term. An extension is in progress, but it won't be complete until next spring at the earliest.

I was looking around for solutions and I found HawkStopper netting. This stuff: https://www.predatorpeestore.com/hawk-stopper.html

Has anyone had any experience with this, good or bad? Thanks in advance!

 

[BlindLemonChicken]

Those holes look huge! I use https://pinnonhatch.com/ netting and haven't had a hawk scoping my birds since. Hopefully someone has info specific to that netting.

 

[Aunt Angus]

I found the dimensions on Amazon. The holes are 5" x 7". Those are HUGE, IMO.

I would opt for what @BlindLemonChicken posted, or something similar (they have stuff on Amazon) with smaller mesh.

 

[Mr Spot]

I have been dealing with a large Red-tailed Hawk that passes by the coop at least once a day for the last week or so. Previously, it did nothing other than fly past, but it actually swooped down this morning as the chickens were free ranging. It didn't care at all that I was outside, either.

I'm not sure if it was actually trying to catch a chicken or if it was trying for one of the smaller birds that were in the garden, but either way, I need to figure out a solution quickly so that it doesn't get one of my chickens.

I could confine them, but the run is really too small to do that long-term. An extension is in progress, but it won't be complete until next spring at the earliest.

I was looking around for solutions and I found HawkStopper netting. This stuff: https://www.predatorpeestore.com/hawk-stopper.html

Has anyone had any experience with this, good or bad? Thanks in advance!

YES, IT WORKS, I covered my 14 X 60 foot run with it in early May this year, So far I have only seen 2 Red Tails and they never even got real close, they turned and flew off. I got mine from Amazon and the netting is maybe a little smaller than 2 inch chicken wire. I put it on with wire ties so if it and when a limb falls on it I can use the wire ties to tighten it back up. But yes, it works and I most highly recommend it.

 

[Aunt Angus]

YES, IT WORKS, I covered my 14 X 60 foot run with it in early May this year, So far I have only seen 2 Red Tails and they never even got real close, they turned and flew off. I got mine from Amazon and the netting is maybe a little smaller than 2 inch chicken wire. I put it on with wire ties so if it and when a limb falls on it I can use the wire ties to tighten it back up. But yes, it works and I most highly recommend it.

What brand net did you use? I use the stuff from the Pinnon Hatch site.

 

[Mr Spot]

What brand net did you use? I use the stuff from the Pinnon Hatch site.

Predator Pee Hawk Stopper it was $89.99 and I bought 2 packages this past May.

 

[Aunt Angus]

Predator Pee Hawk Stopper it was $89.99 and I bought 2 packages this past May.

And the mesh is pretty small? I looked up one of their products, and the mesh size was 5"x7", which is too large for my liking. I will see if I can find one with smaller mesh. I also have Coopers hawks, which would fly right through large mesh. I like the "reflectiveness" of this product, though. And the price. I'm building a 40'x40' enclosure that I'm planning to cover. I am intrigued....

 

[Mr Spot]

And the mesh is pretty small? I looked up one of their products, and the mesh size was 5"x7", which is too large for my liking. I will see if I can find one with smaller mesh. I also have Coopers hawks, which would fly right through large mesh. I like the "reflectiveness" of this product, though. And the price. I'm building a 40'x40' enclosure that I'm planning to cover. I am intrigued....

I'll measure it tomorrow and re-post it for you, but it's small mesh not 5 X 7

 

[Aunt Angus]

I'll measure it tomorrow and re-post it for you, but it's small mesh not 5 X 7

I'd appreciate it! Or of you can post a link to where you bought it, that'd work, too.

 

[Mr Spot]

I'd appreciate it! Or of you can post a link to where you bought it, that'd work, too.

I bought it from Amazon.