Hawk Battle

[chickensioux]

WOW

Incredible story. We have had (not so brazen) hawk attacks too and it makes me crazy. Chickies are freaked for hours afterward. Sorry this happened to you and your babies.

 

[stephhassler]

Well, not sure a bb gun will do it for you. I've had issues with a hawk recently. I pelted him with my son's bb gun. I know i hit him because he jumped. He eventually left, but came back the next day. Hubby hit him with a 12-gauge. We actually saw him flip over backwards. We immediately went to find the body and make sure he was dead and wasn't suffering. Can you believe it - there was no body! About a week later he - or someone who looks exactly like him - was back again. Dang hawk got 3 of my birds. Haven't seen him since, though.

BTW, I did check with DNR before bringing out the big gun. I was told it is legal to shoot a hawk if he is killing livestock. I have a photo of him on top of a dead chicken - so if there is ever a question I have proof. Hawks are beautiful and I hate to shoot at them, but I'm also not a chicken restaurant for them.

I have read suggestions of using those plastic owls also - haven't tried it yet though.

 

[Mailpouch]

Wow what a story. My rooster Elvis, a Silver Campine, was attacked by a Norther Harrior a month ago. Was in critical condition but I nursed him back to health, although he is blind in his right eye from the attack. Same story, thought is was ok to free range while I was there.
BTW... I'm new to the forum and will give a proper introduction soon.