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Almost certain is a juvi. Adults usually have a lot more red in their chest, and a grey back. All that brown screams juvi.

HAH I just now noticed the hawk sitting on top of the pen. Looks like a hungry coppers hawk. Nice pic.

Most certainly, a good rooster can make a big difference. I have heard stories here of them chasing hawks off. Going for the head/eyes, is a very common tactic, as is plucking all the flight feathers. This provides the hawk the fastest kill, and least chance of escape. Glad your bird escaped.

Providing cover will help. It can give the poultry something to hide in, and juke around if trying to evade. Most of your hawks will not target something already in cover, and having it close by will certainly help if your poultry have warning, and know to take cover. I have seen many a Hawk...

Hey everyone, I have seen plenty of people asking about keeping their birds safe from avian predators. I have been working with birds of prey for over 12 years, and have learned a few things. I will attempt here to create a general guide to avoid these predators, and keep your birds safe. I...