Rhodeislandsilkie
Songster
Hey, guys I have a kind of have a problem. About a week ago, I was free ranging the hens when a hawk came and attempted to grab my black naked neck. He/she tried to pick her up, but she was too big thank goodness. So, for the next few days when I free ranged them, I would watch all of them, do a head count every ten minutes and watch the skies for hawks. Whenever, I saw a bird circling the sky I would rush them back to their coop. Well, just yesterday, I was holding the same black naked neck when the same hawk swooped down and tried to take her (again ) I tried swatting him/her away but it scratched me! Then, he flew away. (Don't worry the naked neck is fine now) I don't know if it's a coincidince or the hawk is racist but I'm worried the hawk is going to take her and eat her. Also, I would never do this but killing a hawk in my state is illegal so that is not an option, I tried swatting it away though. If anyone has any tips on how to keep hawks away, it would be very helpful. Thanks in advance!