I have 2 buff Orpington. A Cooper’s hawk tried to check my chicks(20 weeks) Any tips on deterring hawks besides the obvious?

[BRAGACK]

Like vodoo tricks or something. I hung cdsall over,they sleep inside our house in a pop up thing right now. They have a house, but i have total anxiety about predators Any tricks? Besides the obvious
Thanks

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
Nope. Just the obvious. Lots of good cover and a good lookout.

 

[swampfox440]

Welcome to BYC!

 

[Grammy60]

Hello and welcome to BYC So happy you have joined our flock.

 

[Fuchsia]

Hello
Welcome to BYC!

 

[cluckmecoop7]

A secure hardware cloth run with netting on top to prevent ariel attacks. Good luck!

 

[janiedoe]

Welcome to BYC!
As stated, a hardware cloth and covered run, is the best way to protect your flock.
A radio on a talk station can help deter hawks, but if the hawks get used to it, it is no longer a deterrent.
I use a radio sparingly, such as if my birds are free ranging and I'm indoors. I still make a point to run outside and check on them frequently.

 

[sourland]

Good morning, and welcome to BYC. Be vigilant. Cooper's hawks are tenacious predators.

 

[Blue Raptor]

Like vodoo tricks or something. I hung cdsall over,they sleep inside our house in a pop up thing right now. They have a house, but i have total anxiety about predators Any tricks? Besides the obvious
Thanks

Welcome to BYC!! At our house, the crows would chase the hawks, fortunately, but other than that, netting, and hardwire, no.

 

[Dr Evy]

Welcome to BYC. We’re so glad you joined!
Good luck!