Killer Hawks

[Neggative]

I need some ideas for hawk defense... so far i have had 11 of my full grown hens killed and eaten by hawks. + 2 banty roosters. I've been trying to figure out a way to keep them away but havent found the solution. putting up nets is such a eyesore and i don't think fishing line would work either as they can fly through dense forest at 55-60 mph. some time ,depending on the size of the hawk, they are carried away other times eaten on the spot. I would happily shoot the hawks but its illegal.:-( NEED IDEAS. I'me like

 

[pennyJo1960]

First where do you live and need photos of where your chickens run
there is poultry nets on amazon in all sizes

 

[CoopintheWoods]

I've found that the only way to stop them is to cover the run with netting or wire. It may be an eyesore, but it's well worth it for safer birds.

 

[Neggative]

well the first problem is that my run is a little over a acre so ti would cost a lot of money do cover the hole thing plus it would be such a eye sore. i priced the netting at $100 dollars for a 50'x50' ft net.

 

[HenHouse4Life]

The nets don't look bad in my opinion. We have 3 large runs with netting and thank goodness we do because we have curious and hungry hawks.
Netting or a covered run are your 2 best options....esp since the hawks have already gotten meals from your pens.

 

[pennyJo1960]

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GM76TW2/?tag=backy-20

 

[Neggative]

i think I'm going to put up fishing line if i dont get any better ideas.

 

[Neggative]

i would really like to put up nets but my mom doesn't want that

 

[Skippersnh]

I would keep them locked up until you figure it out or you'll feed more hawks

 

[pennyJo1960]

Fishing line tie yard like to or three feet intervals the birds raptors will not know how to fly through it