Over the past few days, I have been a nervous wreck hearing and watching the hawks try some daring maneuvers - and there are many more of them. A red-shouldered hawk tried a dive and bounced off my hawk netting. It was not the little hawks I usually see, it was big - probably a Mom. Even though my chicken yard has hardware cloth sides, with an apron, is hard covered in some areas and has great quality hawk netting roof in other areas, I still worry.
Please remember that we are entering the most dangerous time of the year for predators that want our birds. Our chickens predators are looking for food for their little ones in the spring. Predators that generally hunt when the sun is down will boldly come out during the day if they need to feed their young. Daytime predators also have more mouths to feed. Chickens are at the top of their list. Don't let your guard down, and get your coop and run in good predator proof order.
Please remember that we are entering the most dangerous time of the year for predators that want our birds. Our chickens predators are looking for food for their little ones in the spring. Predators that generally hunt when the sun is down will boldly come out during the day if they need to feed their young. Daytime predators also have more mouths to feed. Chickens are at the top of their list. Don't let your guard down, and get your coop and run in good predator proof order.
