New hawk repellent idea

[Marie2020]

Hope he scares away the feathered fiends. Would like to get one for my girls.

 

[AngieDawn]

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The things we do to protect our chickens!

We get red tailed and cooper's hawks everyday and have lost 10+ in the past 6 months.
The shiny hawk tape seemed to work for a while, but the attacks started shortly after stringing it around the yard. We tried the owl decoy, bells and other shiny ornaments but nothing worked, so we just bought an air dancer and placed it in the yard a few days ago. It looks ridiculous, but we'll see if it works....*fingers crossed!!*

That would scare my boxer and my chickens but I’m not sure about the hawks!

 

[AngieDawn]

*UPDATE*


*UPDATE*

It has now been almost three months since we placed the air dancer in the backyard. We have gone from daily sightings and numerous losses...to ZERO! I can say, beyond any doubt, it has been the only effective way that has allowed our chickens to remain free-range. 110% recommended!!

I think my neighbors would think I was crazy if I put one of them up
No I take that back. They already think I’m crazy. They

That was our concern initially, too. The chickens were hesitant of it at first. After a day or two, they were scavenging around it like it wasn't there. We also have a Brittany and an Aussie who have never been phased by it!

i was just kidding. My chickens seem to freak out with anything new
A new feeder
Moving something in the coop or run
A new noise
They crack me up.

 

[McChooky]

I figured you must’ve snagged it from a car dealership... you should put it on the roof so it’s even taller! And get him Some wacky waving inflatable arm flailing tube man buddies

im sorry, I would have way too much fun with one of these in my yard

Yes putting it on the roof might work better lol

 

[aart]

@aart where is your owl picture.

In my predator album