I need help. Someone is stalking my chickens

[Lenny loves chickens]

You could buy it some hamsters.

Lol I could....I hate hamsters.

 

[Isadora]

Lol I could....I hate hamsters.

Soon.

Soon.

 

[Banjo20]

Hey guys I usally let my chickens free range however its winter and they want to so bad. But I have an owl that sits in the tree and watches them should I worry? Is there anything I can do to get it to leave?

If you have any wind put up a big wind chime and a flag in the area - They hate it

 

[Bonwell]

You can still let them go outside if you get a movable walk in run that has a top. We live in an area that is FULL of predators and with this type of covered movable runs we have never lost a bird! I do however highly suggest upgrading any chicken wire to 1/2 hardware cloth and upgrading the tiny zip ties for 1 cm, extra strong zip ties. Chicken wire doesn't stop ANY predator! We got ours from Stromberg's Poultry. We have the small size which can easily be moved with 2 women. The medium size needs 2 really strong or preferably 3 people to move. I'm sure the large would take 3-4 people to move, so keep that in mind. We move ours daily to allow grass a rest and grass stays in good condition.

I love Stromberg's!

 

[Stablecoop]

I don't think the owl is not going to leave if it thinks there is a chance of an easy meal. I suggest keeping your chickens confined until it moves on in search of easier prey. I can tell when there is an owl or hawk around because the crows go crazy.

The crows are such tattle tales here too!! I love them.

 

[Stablecoop]

I also agree with that. Even though there myyh chickens lol. I probably am not helping the situation since I give it food in the tree....lol since it stares through my window when I sleep

Wait you’re giving the owl food?

 

[Lenny loves chickens]

Wait you’re giving the owl food?

After I realized it wont leave yes. I know it sounds stupid but it hasn't tried to ling for my chicken in there cage anymore. Plus ots like -10 out so I am sure he is struggling to find food

 

[ludmilla1]

You could buy it some hamsters.

Just don't feed it!!! Hamsters are pets! Just dont feed it so it will look for food elsewhere. Just keep your chickens safe.

 

[SheaLoner]

I would consider getting some firecrackers, set one off under his tree everytime you see him.

 

[raingarden]

Lol I could....I hate hamsters.

https://nypost.com/2022/01/18/hong-kong-to-kill-about-2000-hamsters-over-covid-concerns/