Hawk Attack

[David61]

Failed . It tried to reach in the 2x4 wire netted run. 2/3 of the 16 lady's ran into the 6x14 armored coop/run door. The hawk flew up off the ground when i got out there but stayed in a tree just above me while i checked the girls. It was 15 feet away and 15 feet up the tree looking at me. Not afraid, ok then i got something for that. It was still sitting there when i got back but it saw something in my hand and took off before i could use it. I got 12 eggs today and 8-10 a day is par. for this December. I hope my egg production does not drop.
I'll pull antiaircraft duty for a week and down any who come in a no fly zone. My new ground forces are only 5 months old but have already been blooded in battle. She is a big girl @ 50lbs. She has two confirmed rat kills. She was on squeaky tool duty next to my chair when the alarm went off. She was out the door as fast as i was but didn't know what to make of it. She has full access around the coop and run. She is a mighty force now at just 5 months old and when she tops out arould 80lbs next christmas, you better be on Santa's nice list.

 

[Penpal]

Is there a top over the run? If the hawk dives right into the run your mighty snowman will be unable to offer protection. Glad she is proven with rats.

I ran off two different hawks last year using a broom. Scared 'em good. Heard an owl this evening and secured the hoop coop. Thinking about a rat terrier.

 

[JacinLarkwell]

I'll pull antiaircraft duty for a week and down any who come in a no fly zone.

It's illegal to shoot or harass raptors, including hawks.

 

[Predoggg]

She is pretty but not going to be afraid of her.

We had a hawk attach today too and lost a young chicken. Our run is to big to cover. I am always out in the run when I see a hawk and stay there till they fly away. We have our Rottweiler run the chicken run every once in a while.

 

[wrathsfarm]

It's illegal to shoot or harass raptors, including hawks.

That's putting it mildly.
This guy got off easy with just shy of $5k in fines and probation/gun confiscated.
https://www.outdoorlife.com/conservation/michigan-man-shoots-hawks-to-spite-utility-company/

 

[David61]

It's illegal to feed wild animals. SSS
Nobody killed anything. I didn't even get a chance to harass. Lets hope it stays that way. I have done all i can do with fencing, netting and guard dog. I do not feed wild life. And they don't feed on me.
I'm sure it will not been seen around here anymore so no problems.

 

[Penpal]

Many people shoot off guns at the stroke of midnight to celebrate New Year's Day. Many people shoot off guns early because they can't stay up that late.