Hawk took a bird now they won't

[sourland]

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Because, it has been 2 weeks and they are living under a dark porch. I do understand and I would be afraid as well but my concern is I am not sure this is a healthy life to stay in the dark all the time

I guess I am not wording my thoughts very well

You'll have to admit that hiding under the porch is a lot more healthy than being killed by the hawk. The hawk is probably still patrolling your yard, and they are smart to hide.

 

[Emptywagon2]

We had a close call today. I let my small flock free range during the day with lock up at night. The were all out grazing & my 13 yr old son came running in the house to tell me there was a hawk flying around. I went out to put up the chickens & found the huddled up in some brush...all 4 hens sitting close together & the rooster standing tall near by. Very proud of my Rocky Roo. He is very yound still..just 5 or 6 months old but he is very protective of his girls.