Magpies and chicks

[jody78]

My 2 month old Buff Orpington chicks were free ranging in the backyard today, and were harassed by three magpies, swooping, landing and grabbing away at their treats. Screeching at the chicks. How can I deter the bullies? They're such a raucous, bold bird!

 

[Oregon Blues]

Magpies will kill and eat your chicks. Better pen the chicks up until they are too big for a magpie to eat,

I've had magpies try to kill a puppy. One would taunt the mother and try to draw her away from the puppy and another would swoop in from behind and try to grab the puppy.