Owl Decoys

[fasbendera]

Do they really work? I don't want to put a net over top of my run because it is huge and it would be expensive.

 

[purpletree23]

Sometimes they do. Just make sure the chickens can't see it because they are afraid of owls also. The best thing is a sheltered area such as a bush that the chickens can hide under if they feel threatened.

 

[Happy Chooks]

Mine hasn't worked at all. Even has the bobblehead. Waste of $ for me.

 

[captdave2612]

They work for mice and some birds but most predators could care less. Owls attract crows and crows eat chicks. I don’t think it’s a good idea if you’re just trying to keep predators away.

 

[Big Chicken Little]

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I agree, don't waste your time or money.

 

[Big Chicken Little]

Just a thought you could put up a few whirligigs as the birds above would not like all that movement.

 

[fasbendera]

We have a two trees, and a shrub in the run. Our coop is also on a slight hill so the birds can go under the coop as well. We only have a problem when the birds are small and a Coopers hawk takes them. I have 9 of the 22 new hens. I over order for that reason. I think a chicken tractor for the girls until they are grown up enough that the hawk leaves them alone.
Thanks for the input and saving me the money