Hawk/Falcon getting too close

[Annalyse]

As I left the run this morning and huge hawk or Falcon flew very close to the coop. First it circled but when it saw me it got too close and then flew away. I don’t know if it was a hawk or a falcon I just know the wings were big and the bird itself was big. How can I Repel the bird. I have a fake owl which I just moved so hopefully it helps but we also have a reflective roof so I thought that would help deterrent it. The flock is safe and we also have a rooster who was in the coop and did not see the bird but he also helps

 

[cluckmecoop7]

My runs have been covered with bird netting ever since I started raising chickens 4 years ago. My coop is also kind of under cover of a couple medium sized oak trees. I’ve only had a hawk attack once, and it was stopped by the netting.

You could try hanging shiny CD’s in nearby trees or chimes.

 

[ColtHandorf]

As I left the run this morning and huge hawk or Falcon flew very close to the coop. First it circled but when it saw me it got too close and then flew away. I don’t know if it was a hawk or a falcon I just know the wings were big and the bird itself was big. How can I Repel the bird. I have a fake owl which I just moved so hopefully it helps but we also have a reflective roof so I thought that would help deterrent it. The flock is safe and we also have a rooster who was in the coop and did not see the bird but he also helps

I believe @aart has a handy photo that shows how effective owl decoys are. If the birds are in a secure run with a roof, there's not much you need to worry about.

 

[aart]