I know this has been discussed over the years. We have moved to a new place. At the last place I saw a hawk land on the fence and just stare at one of my torts. I have three Leopard tortoises. One is about 11 inches, one about 7 inches and one about 6 inches. The hawk never came back after that one time. He was looking at the tort walking and had a look like what is this light colored thing moving. He left. Never saw him again.
Now at the new place same thing happened. I ran out and scared him away. I have heard a variety of stories and information. Some say they will go after the tortoises and some say they usually never bother them.
I even called game and fish and was told they do not bother them at that size.
I'm confused. How worried should I be? I didn't cover this enclosure yet. Do I need to cover with chicken wire. It won't be easy. The area is 12 feet by 12 feet.
Now at the new place same thing happened. I ran out and scared him away. I have heard a variety of stories and information. Some say they will go after the tortoises and some say they usually never bother them.
I even called game and fish and was told they do not bother them at that size.
I'm confused. How worried should I be? I didn't cover this enclosure yet. Do I need to cover with chicken wire. It won't be easy. The area is 12 feet by 12 feet.