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There is a hint of truth to this, but one must look at it logically to understand. Hawks and other raptors are a danger to animals that are larger than they are, and many hawks can and will rough and tumble with larger critters to take a meal. They cannot, however, fly away with an entire...

Goshawks are also notorious for chasing prey on the ground, and maneuvering through very tight spaces. I have read about them chasing grouse through thickets on foot.

With all respect, discussions about shooting, SSS, and politics surrounding the legal protection of raptors in the USA nearly always turn into personal arguments and sometimes even get threads shut down. Bottom line is: Know the laws, but let's discuss peaceful means of reducing hawk loss.

You can ship roosters, but it might be more expensive than taking a drive to pick one up. It probably depends on your gas mileage and such. While it's not impossible, ambelinks are somewhat unlikely to go broody. They are a hybrid production breed (as you found out) and have actually been bred...

Hawks can be territorial, yes. They also migrate, and there are a number of factors that determine if they stick around or move on! A good rooster... emphasis on GOOD... is not hard to keep. He will protect the girls without over-breeding them, keep an eye on the sky (and ground), feed the...

Oh dear! What a tough situation. You property is as wide open as it gets! Well, you have a few options available to you, though they probably aren't going to be what you want. There is always risk whenever you free range, even if you take measures to reduce it. You CAN reduce the risk, but you...