WHAT PREDATORS ?

[wellington]

Anyone know if I need to worry about birds such as crows, pigeon, robins, finches, cardinals, sparrows attacking my little 11 month old leopard? Also the city, (Chicago) brought in Peregrine Falcons in to the city years ago to try and lower the pigeon population. Doesn't look like it has work. However, do I have to worry about them? I would think so but not real sure. Never seen one by me, however I am not far from downtown. Maybe a couple miles.

 

[EricIvins]

Yes.......Birds will eat Turtles/Tortoises.......Even some types that aren't considered "predatory"........

 

[Laura]

pergine are falcons and should only be interested in flying birds..
crows and ravens, hawks and such Could be an issue for a small tort..
Squirrles, rats, raccoons and a bigger worry.
you can easlily make a screened top to keep them safe from birds.. and still let the Sun in.

 

[wellington]

That was what I was hoping I wouldn't have to do. Oh well, I will just have to include a top to my plans, not a big deal. Just in the drawing stage now anyway.
Thanks all

 

[Yvonne G]

I keep my baby habitats covered until the babies are at least 5" SCL, then I put them out in the big boy habitat.

 

[Shelly]

I wouldn't worry a whole lot about sparrows and finches.

 

[tortuga_please]

Just put a framed wire mesh top with a piano hinge, makes it easy.

 

[Tom]

Barb, don't know if this will work for your situation, but they are easy as pie.
http://www.tortoiseforum.org/Thread...ut-Safe-Outdoor-Baby-Enclosures#axzz1lj7V3VAL

 

[ALDABRAMAN]

Hawks also!

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