Big B... I wouldn't bother a bird that is not bothering you. Another will take it's place and it might not be as disinterested. I have never had a problem (to my knowledge) with a red tail, and I would hesitate. To look at them, they are certainly capable of killing a chicken and I am sure...
You're welcome. I understood from watching how even a small coopers hawk could kill a hen. I interrupted it previously, tangled up with my rooster. That is the only thing that probably saved him too. This bird knew to separate it's victim. I did not know they were such skilled hunters.... I...
Well now those who do not believe in superstitions take note of this one.... I got on here the other day and gave advice about hawks saying I had not lost one in a couple of years.... Friday evening, I go out after work and see a female coopers hawk flying up from the ground near my shop. I know...
Early January, I was in the front of my place and I heard a lot of commotion and squawking... I came around and found my boss rooster and a large female coopers hawk tangled up against the picket fence. When the hawk saw me, she disengaged immediately and took off through the trees. The rooster...