Rural Gardening: Call Ducks and Hawks Or how do I hawk proof my yard., 1 by mlbowden

mlbowden wrote:
I need some help. I have 4 call ducks -- 2 male and 2 females. About a month ago, I let the ducks out of their pen so they could swim in their pool, get some exercise and get some bugs. One of my ducks was attacked by a red-tailed hawk. I happened to go out just as the attack happened. The hawk did not kill the duck but badly wounded her. She had a ruptured air sac and a few puncture wounds. After 3 weeks of isolation, antibiotics and pain meds, she has rejoined the flock and is very happy again. But since the attack, I have not let the ducks out of their pen unless I am in the yard with them.

So my question is this, what can I do to hawk proof my back yard. I have tried the plastic owls. They have not worked. Does any one have any ideas?

Thanks.

Michael