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Well, this dang hawk has us scheduled for an every other week visit. I bang buckets around the entire yard every two hours. I take my dogs out there with me every time. Nothing is detering this hawk. And the dang thing isn't even getting to enjoy it's kill, because I am out there just as it is...

Shelter boxes are absolutely on the list for protection this week!! I am going to be adding Anconas to my flock. I am researching peafowl and guineas to see if they will be joining our flock. @Crazychcknchick Quote: Are you ever on the west side of the mountains, I may be interested in...

And how many do you keep? How many chickens can each watch out for? I am also researching the guineas. Anyone have good success with these? How many do you keep at a time?

I spent the better part of the night researching peafowl. Those of you who have them, did you start with chicks, juveniles or adults? What age helps they bond to your flock?

@ Centrarchid The security measures we have already gone to are extensive. They have a secure coop bigger than my college apartment, an enclosed netted run that their automatic door opens up to. We have fishing line running from tree to tree. I am extremely attentive to their squawks. I go up...

I would love to hear any suggestions on the best guard animals for my chickens against hawks and eagles, not including dogs. I found a range of ideas in a google search, but want to hear some actual successful suggestions. Some of the google search suggestions are guineas, alpacas, donkeys...