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[Happy Chooks]

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It works beautifully. They fly over, but the will NOT come into the run. Not only the shiny metallic tape, but we blocked the flight path by staggering the posts. Our theory was that yes, a hawk can come straight down, but they can't fly straight up. (especially with prey) So we blocked the flight path.

 

[Luke13:34]

So sorry about your hen.

But those new babies ARE ADORABLE!!

 

[BunnyMomma]

Hi,
Loved the pics of the new babies! FYI I just wanted to let you know some info about the hawk that took my two Porcelain hens. I watched it lift off of the ground, nearly straight up! I crisscrossed the top of my day lot, and the hawk just flew up like a helicopter.
I had heard they couldn't fly straight up, but I saw it with my own eyes.
Just change the scenery as often as you can.
Best of Luck, Bunny

 

[SassyKat6181]

I bought deer netting from TSC for the top of my run. We have a lot of hawks here, seen them take large rabbits from the field.