Yes the hens make a hawk call too but it seems like the roosters are more alert to watch for hawks. My rooster sure earned his place with the flock during the hawk attacks. Our dog got several steaks for his reward to be so protective of the flock.
Patty
About 3 weeks ago the hawks were really bad around here. They must have been migrating south. My chickens and ducks free range in the yard so I was really worried about them getting killed by the hawks. Between the rooster and my dog I didn't have one injury. I have a dog that is part...