I think crows are after my pullets.

[LindsayB]

I was sitting here on the computer and looked out the window to see our coop and run. It is not covered so I have been letting them play during the day and bringing them inside at night. Anyways, I saw something fly over our fence and I just figured it was a dove or something. We have feeders in our backyard. then 2 huge crows/ravens landed on the top of our coop and looked down at my babies. I jumped up and let our german shepherd outside so he would scare them off. I haven't ever heard of crows attacking chickens but I wasn't about to take any chances. Should I be worried? Are they really dangerous?

 

[annie3001]

could you cover the run. i would think one would feel safer about letting your chickens out into a run thats covered.? less stress on you? i know a few people here dont cover their run, not sure really why? i like the security of knowing my chickens are safe.

i have never heard of a crow attacking chickens. perhaps it was a hawk? they are similar in shape and look, until you get alot closer than notice its either a hawk or crow.
big difference.

 

[LindsayB]

Im 100% sure they were crows. I know my animals. We are planning on covering the run. Probably this weekend. I just didn't know if I should be worried about crows.

 

[Sock Puppet]

Ive seen crows eating road kill. So a small little chicken probably looks pretty tasty.

 

[gumpsgirl]

I've had crows try to come after my chicks here, so it doesn't surprise me.

Although they are good for keeping hawks away (they have chased a few off from circling my coops/runs) I can't stand them! They are sneaky and smart so watch them.

 

[silkieroo]

Are you sure it wasn't a raven? i know there known for attacking/eating chicks.

 

[LindsayB]

yes it was a raven. I thought crows and ravens were the same thing?? well they are locked up in the coop now. We are definitely covering the run this weekend

 

[annie3001]

good that your gonna cover the run up and

that they are locked up now!



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[plumberroy]

If you garden or have poultry crows are not your friend sure they run hawks off, but is so they can have chick/eggs for themselves. They are the main predator in a lot of places for game bird chicks. crows are under Migratory bird laws so read up on the law in you area befere you blast them
Roy

 

[littledel]

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how big are your chickens? I have witnessed crows carrying off baby ducks, so a little chick would be no different. I would put some kind of top on the pen or shoot some crows.