I once dated the daughter of a man who raised and fought chickens! He said he hated 'Muscovie's' because they could kill his gamecock roosters! He claimed, the duck would grab the roosters by the neck and NOT let go until the rooster stopped twitching!
There are some chickens who are happy to go one on one with an equal size hawk. Also do not underestimate the power of your intention. Next time you see the preditor, with a calm and serious voice, tell it about your BB gun.
Good luck.
A havaheart style trap baited with canned cat food will get 'em! and because the trap does not hurt the predator you can decide its fate in the clear light of morning!
Thanks for not using a poison, it causes a horrible death!
Thank You Thank You, I came here because chicken folks are usually great people and we are looking for some help with our sick hen.
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