Ah, thanks for the ID as I was not sure if it was a Juvenile Cooper's Hawk or Red-Tailed ... yep, he's visiting quite often, so my chickies are in lockdown when I can't be there to watch them :( .. I hate it but not much choice (I do allow them to be on that PVC tractor I made, but that's so...
I had the visitor again today. I didn't have the right lens at the time
So ran back and got the right lens, but got caught by then (All Chicken were safe since I kept them under a PVC made Chicken Tractor)
Yes, indeed. Just about 2 days ago, another Hawk flew over my backyard .... looking for the opportunity. Blue Jays are helping out, but not sure how long I can count on them. Meanwhile, chicken are under lock down :(
I know exactly what you mean. We are pretty much on the same boat. I...
Yes, he's a fluffy one alright :) He's a Chocolate Cuckoo Orpington. I really love the way he looks, so it would have been a shame if he became a "Hawk Bait" :)
So I only let them "Free Range" when I am around. Otherwise, I keep them in their Run or use a Chicken Tractor I built...
My location is Stone Mountain, GA (about 30 min from Atlanta). I have 7 chicken at the moment including the Roo. All are grown but couple of them are Banty which worries me the most. Since my Roo (fairly big) almost became a hawk bait shows how vulnerable they are. Thanks for all the...
I am starting to observe an increase in Hawk population in my area recently.
Previously I've lost chicken but most of the time had no idea what abducted them (I wouldn't find any trace when they went missing. Recently the attack took place about few feet from me, so I got to witness it. It...