I never thought it would happen...R.I.P Onyx

[StarLover21]

Awhile ago we had all but one of our WL killed by racoons. We got some new babies to keep the WL company...they're now 9 wks. I've love them, take them treats constantly, hold them, and am way to overprotective...but I've never thought of hawks. Today I looked outside and there were no chickens in the pen, only a dead one with a hawk over it. I ran outside, and the hawk flew away. I ran into the pen and picked up Onyx. She peeped once and died. .

I loved her so much. R.I.P Onyx...why is it that four chickens, none of them full grown, have been killed this year??? I found Sage in the nestbox, Asha in a neighbors yard, and Buckbeak sheltering between a tree and the fence. I put them in a dog kennel and they're huddled together, shaking. I miss my baby

 

[Hens & Hounds]

I am so sorry for your losses...seems the only way to keep our chickens totally safe is in a covered run there are way too many predators out there unfortunately. I know I have to walk around w/ a rake in my hand & 2 dogs w/ me just to free range 10 birds & its more like work I can't even relax always have to be watching the sky

Hawks are our biggest problem here

again I know nothing anyone can say will make you feel better right now losing a loved pet. My heart goes out to you!

 

[chicmom]

Aww, I've lost a few to hawks too. So sorry!