Hawk came after us (them, of course, but I was right there)

[dawnrae]

One girl started clucking like crazy and ran into the house. It was strange behavior bc they haven't really been clucking yet. At 8 weeks old they are still just peeping with an occasional cluck here and there. I was actually carrying one to the house bc I finally noticed it (the hawk) watching from the tree. Then we were "dived-bombed" by the hawk. I was within 3 feet of the other 2 girls. Thank goodness a starling...??? (I think) was nearby and went after the hawk before it got to us - CRAZY!!!

Usually the crows let us know when the hawk is around but they were no where to be found for some reason. What a crazy afternoon.

 

[N&MSchroeder]

Wow, that was close! I bet your heart stopped for a moment. We have hawks in our area too. My chickens are 15 weeks, so I hope they have it figured out that they need to pay attention. My husband assures me that nothing will happen but I have read so many stories here on BYC.

Thanks for sharing and