- May 2, 2011
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I'm sure this isn't a new question but I'll throw it out there anyways;
8 days ago my 10 hens (barred rock & orpington) were attacked by a very agressive hawk. The rooster got 7 inside, 3 took a beating. All survived. Until then I was getting 5-6 eggs a day. Now I'm getting 0-1. Of course they are traumatized. I don't let them free range anymore - not enough cover in the winter months. They still go out into their covered run area.
How long before they get over this and begin to lay again? Any experiences?
Thanks,
Tom
8 days ago my 10 hens (barred rock & orpington) were attacked by a very agressive hawk. The rooster got 7 inside, 3 took a beating. All survived. Until then I was getting 5-6 eggs a day. Now I'm getting 0-1. Of course they are traumatized. I don't let them free range anymore - not enough cover in the winter months. They still go out into their covered run area.
How long before they get over this and begin to lay again? Any experiences?
Thanks,
Tom