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That is just awful! How scary for your girls!
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We dont have any foxes, but plenty of coyotes. Last year our neighbor lost half her flock to hawks. They found feathers all over, and the chicken in the treeline. Eventually they spotted 3 hawks on the fence and realized thats what had been happening. Looked like a momma and 2 younger hawks.Sounds like a coyote or fox. Be on the lookout, whatever it was will return. So sorry for your loss.
I am thankful i live in an area of lots of open land, very rural area. They are like any other predator they like an easy meal.Hawks/Eagles/Owls in general, do not have the luxury of a drive thru fast food restaurant to feed them. Every moment of their lives, they are hardwired to hunt for their what could very well be their last meal. That's even considering that they even ate anything within the last few days. Only humans consume food with controlled convenience.
Hubby has captured these desperate creatures- super up close, with them showing no fear of mankind. Being bold enough to put up with someone in their close proximity, only shows how bold they have become, with man developing land at record breaking rates as our U.S. resident population explodes. Their hunting grounds are becoming smaller and smaller everyday. So- Backyard Chicken-Mc Nuggets are now on the menu even more nowadays.
I have lost my share of poultry to raptors. I just hatch more.
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Cool vid, she did a good job.Thought it would be cool to share.
...really?! It's just doing like any other predator would when tempted by 'boxed' chickens'. Those chooks are safe tho.This is not acceptable, even if raptors are protected. He is clearly overstepping the bounds of his place in the food chain. It is possible to get a permit to remove a problem raptor, (excepting endangered and eagles). I would call your local ACO, and your state wild life management office, and ask what your options are.
All birds of prey are protected against killing or even harassment...national law. Only large commercial concerns, like fish farms, can get permits.But you have to prove it. UNLESS IF THEY ARE ENDANGERED!!
Any they can open highway tunnels for meat eaters...not to mention the structural damage they can do undermining a building foundation.Groundhogs aren't a threat to chickens, but they can be a threat to chicken feed. They will help themselves given the opportunity.
Groundhogs aren't a threat to chickens... If all that was left were feathers I would suspect a 4 legged critter over a hawk....