Arizona Chickens

[EmmaDonovan]

 

[EmmaDonovan]

A few days ago I interrupted a young Harris' hawk feasting on a dove in our oleander. This morning I heard a huge commotion among the chickens and I ran out to see what was happening and there was a Harris' hawk (probably the same one) perched on a box about 3' from the hens, who were in hysterics.

What do you all use as hawk deterrents?

 

[BlueBaby]

A few days ago I interrupted a young Harris' hawk feasting on a dove in our oleander. This morning I heard a huge commotion among the chickens and I ran out to see what was happening and there was a Harris' hawk (probably the same one) perched on a box about 3' from the hens, who were in hysterics.

What do you all use as hawk deterrents?

I've had those cooper hawks around before and just chased them off. One time I seen 3 of them flying around over here at the same time. All you can really do is to make sure that your coop and run is as predator proof as you can make it on top, bottom, and sides.

 

[cavemanrich]

What do you all use as hawk deterrents?

I don't encounter hawks too often, but a year or two ago, There was one parked high up in a tree in the back yard. My chickens were hiding under bushes in same backyard.
I started yelling, and making all kind of noise. No reaction from hawk. Hawk knew it was safe out of reach up high.
Also considerably higher than what my water hose could spray.
So my plan B, went into effect. Went to garage, and lit a firecracker, and threw onto driveway. Hawk was gone like the wind.
This was one of the small size firecrackers,, Not the LARGE/LOUD style like Cherry Bomb, or M80.

 

[EmmaDonovan]

I don't encounter hawks too often, but a year or two ago, There was one parked high up in a tree in the back yard. My chickens were hiding under bushes in same backyard.
I started yelling, and making all kind of noise. No reaction from hawk. Hawk knew it was safe out of reach up high.
Also considerably higher than what my water hose could spray.
So my plan B, went into effect. Went to garage, and lit a firecracker, and threw onto driveway. Hawk was gone like the wind.
This was one of the small size firecrackers,, Not the LARGE/LOUD style like Cherry Bomb, or M80.

That's brilliant. I need to track down some firecrackers.