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GracieGirl415
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- May 27, 2016
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Yes it is the attack happened while they were free ranging. The rest of the flock took cover under a big bush behind the garage and it was a hassle to get them into the coop.
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This happened to my flock, move the food closer. It took two weeks for mine to completely return to normal. They are more wary of hawks now and I haven't lost another touch wood. Although I restricted their free ranging hours as well and got a pair of geese.
Sadly we had this happen too. We ended up covering our entire free range area with netting so that I know they are safe. Here is the stuff we used. Best Choice Products 50' X 50' Net Netting for Bird Poultry Aviary Game Pens I bought it on Amazon.
Since our attack happened in the middle of winter and we couldn't get the net up until spring time I made a scarecrow and put it out where the attack happened. I added some scare tape and used a skirt that I kept open with wood so the girls could hide under it if they needed. It worked amazingly well and it made my chickens feel better right away. They ran straight to it for protection when they were out. You should move it often so the hawks don't get used to it. Hope this helps.
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Hi K.Riggs! I'm new to raising chickens (since April, 2017) and I am curious about your post regarding getting a pair of geese. Are they good protectors for a flock? I know the Canada geese can be very nasty during the breeding season and have seen them chase down man and dog alike with such fearlessness.